Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, were the third class or generation of antidepressants developed. They are now the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications. They are ...

You may be surprised if your healthcare provider recommends an antidepressant for chronic pain. Is this because she believes you are depressed? Or can antidepressants help with pain even for people ...

The world of depression treatment options is vast, varied and confusing at times. So many antidepressant medications, so many types of therapy, so many acronyms and so much information.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, were the third class or generation of antidepressants developed. They are now the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications.

Other common side effects of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs include: continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea specific antidepressants to treat insomnia ...

Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) demonstrate distinct and riskier driving behaviors than those without MDD.

An excessive initial dose of antidepressant medication can cause ... The adage, "start low and go slow" is a prudent guideline for the elderly when the goal is to maximize compliance and minimize ...

Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The ...

Seniors may not operate their smartphones as adroitly as their grandkids, but they aren’t just sitting around pining for the days of rotary dial phones. Social media has, in particular ...

"Our findings suggest that there may be an advantage to targeting antidepressants selectively to the gut epithelium, as systemic treatment may not be necessary for eliciting the drugs' benefits ...

Many drugs commonly prescribed to the elderly have anticholinergic properties ... have replaced the highly anticholinergic tricyclic antidepressants. These positive advances in the form of ...

In psychotherapy, you speak in a private setting with a trained therapist. Depression in the elderly can worsen the problems associated with aging. It isn’t always easy to diagnose, but proper ...