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antidepressantAny drug used to relieve symptoms in depressive illness. The main groups are the selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the tricyclic antidepressants (TCADs), and the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). They all act by altering chemicals available to the central nervous system. All may produce serious side effects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Concerned that antidepressants might be accumulating in fish, Melissa M. Dr Ryan said literature did not provide evidence that tricyclic antidepressants were effective in teenagers and children, despite benefits for adults being well-documented. William Dudley edits Antidepressants (0737719516, $34. |
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