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Weight Loss Drugs for Medication-Induced Weight Gain

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Weight Loss Drugs for Medication-Induced Weight Gain By Amanda Johnson with Emeran Mayer, MD Psychoactive medication are often the only option for patients living with mental illness, in particular in situations where there is an increased risk of self-harm. Antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics (also referred to as anti-anxiety medication), and mood stabilizers have all been proven …

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Are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Harming Your Gut?

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Are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Harming Your Gut? By Jill Horn Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of pharmaceuticals highly effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety. As the name suggests, this type of antidepressant medication acts on the serotonergic system. After serotonin’s release into the synapse from certain nerve endings or …

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