Antidepressant medications are primarily used in the treatment of major depression and anxiety. They work by gradually changing the balance of certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters.

world's most effective weight-loss treatment. The drug, Bupropion, is designed to treat depression, but when given to clinically obese women they rapidly shed pounds. Now the British drug company ...

Pharmacogenetic studies are often subdivided into studies concerned with pharmacokinetics and those concerned with pharmacodynamics of antidepressant medications. Pharmacokinetics refers to the ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been forced to recall thousands of bottles of the antidepressant medication ...

This paper reviews recent findings on the pharmacogenetics of antidepressant drugs and future clinical applications. Ultimately, these studies should lead to the use of genetic testing to guide ...

Genetics may play a role in how likely you are to get depression or anxiety. But they’re not the whole story. If you think a drug you're taking might be causing your depression, you may be right.

Editor’s note: Dr. Jill Grimes is author of “The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything From Hangovers to Homesickness.” Grimes has more than 30 years of ...

University at Buffalo neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into ...

There is a wide array of psychotherapies, mind-body practices, and medications avaiable to treat depression. So why are ...

Therapists aren't prescribers, but should discuss medication experiences in detail. It can be vital to fighting side effects ...

The DVLA has warned that motorists on certain medications may have to stop driving altogether - or face a £1,000 fine and ...