Mental Health: Medications
Anorexia Nervosa - Medications
09/25/07, HealthwiseThere are no medicines to treat anorexia nervosa. But if you are depressed or anxious, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant medicine. Antidepressant medicine is most proven for treating bulimia.2 For more information, see
Bulimia Nervosa - Medications
10/04/07, HealthwiseMedicines such as antidepressants may reduce the frequency of the binge-purge episodes of bulimia. They may also be used to treat other mental health problems, such as depression, that often occur along with bulimia. And you may n
Loxapine
02/13/04, HealthwiseCall your doctor immediately if you experience uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs.
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Ziprasidone
09/11/08, HealthwiseStop taking ziprasidone and call your doctor right away if you feel dizzy or light-headed, have a fast or pounding heartbeat, or if you faint. This could be signs of a serious heart rhythm problem.
Should I try an SSRI for premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
06/19/08, HealthwiseFor as long as you have a menstrual cycle and ovulate, your hormone-producing endocrine system has powerful, cyclic effects on your body. While some women barely notice these effects, up to 80% of women normally have one or m
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