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Revisions to Product Labeling [These changes should be made to the box warning at the beginning of the package insert.] DRUG NAME Suicidality and Antidepressant Drugs Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in … Continue reading →

Two Goals you might start with are getting well and staying well. Start by asking yourself these questions? What am I like when I am feeling / doing well? ___________________________________________________________________________. What are the things that help me maintain or regain … Continue reading →

Mental Illness and the Family: Finding the Right Mental Health Care For You[/size] If you or someone you know may benefit from a counselor or mental health center, here are some questions and guidelines to help you find the right … Continue reading →

Mental illness in the family is Hospitalization Necessary: Of the 5.4 million people who sought mental health treatment in 1990, less than 7% required hospitalization. More than half of those who needed inpatient-care had schizophrenia, one of the most severe … Continue reading →

Read the Medication Guide that comes with you or your family member’s antidepressant medicine. This Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines. Talk to your, or your family member’s, healthcare provider about: … Continue reading →

FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA reporting mental health drug ziprasidone (Geodon) associated with rare but potentially fatal skin reactions Safety Announcement [12-11-2014] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the antipsychotic drug ziprasidone (marketed under the brand … Continue reading →

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MY PERSONAL experience with Geodon is it can cause major muscle spasms I am now on a med in the same class called Saphris it is not affecting me as the Geodon did what happen with the Geodon is that … Continue reading →

Get the facts: Your options: Take medicines for panic disorder. Don’t take medicines. Try home treatment and counselling to deal with your symptoms. Key points to remember Two types of medicines work well for treating panic attacks. Benzodiazepines can help … Continue reading →

Despite its huge impact on health and society, depression is still stigmatized and neglected worldwide, and it should receive more attention, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “On a global scale, [the burden of depression] is greater … Continue reading →