Safest Antidepressant and Anti-Anxiety Drugs WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Safest Antidepressant and Anti-Anxiety Drugs
In general, most antidepressants, such as Prozac, Paxil, and other SSRIs are safe. Side effects for these medications may include insomnia, agitation, sleepiness, nausea and headaches.1 The FDA has warned that there may be an increased risk of suicide caused from antidepressants, though this is still controversial.2 Short-term randomized clinical trials found that there are no completed suicides in these studies, according to psychiatrists.
Fast Facts:
- Sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) are the best antidepressants for breastfeeding women.3
- An estimated 50 to 60 percent of individuals respond to antidepressants within the first two weeks of treatment.1
- Talk with your doctor about which medication is best for you.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Medical College of Wisconsin: Anti-Depressants Generally Safe
- ↑ ScienceDaily: Antidepressants Safe For Children And Adolescents, Analysis Suggests
- ↑ WebMD: Mom's Antidepressants Are Safe for Nursing Infants
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: The Safest Antidepressants, The Safest Anti-Anxiety Drugs, The Safest Medications for Anxiety, The Safest Medications for Depression, Safe Antidepressants, Safe Anxiety Medications, The Safest Antidepressant and Anti-Anxiety Drugs
- Last update: Sep. 24, 2009
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