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Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you
Medicine options to treat depression include SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants, MAOIs and other drugs.
Antidepressants: Safe during pregnancy?
Medicines often are important for treating depression while pregnant. Weigh the risks and benefits with your health care team.
Antidepressants: Get tips to cope with side effects
Side effects may include nausea, weight gain, drowsiness, insomnia, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, anxiety or sexual side effects. Learn how to cope.
Antidepressants: Another weapon against chronic pain
Antidepressants are a staple in the treatment of many chronic pain conditions, including arthritis, nerve damage, headache and low back pain.
Antidepressants for children and teens
Antidepressants are often effective in treating depression and anxiety in children and teenagers, but there are some risks. Learn more.
Antibiotics: Are you misusing them?
The overuse of antibiotics creates antibiotic-resistant germs. Protect yourself and others by using antibiotics wisely.
Anti-seizure medications: Relief from nerve pain
Anti-seizure drugs designed to treat epilepsy often are used to control nerve pain associated with diabetes, shingles, and other types of nerve damage.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Learn how these medicines help you manage high blood pressure and improve your heart health.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers
Learn how these medicines help lower blood pressure and what other health conditions they can treat.
Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes — What's best?
Confused about which angina treatment — stents, medicine or lifestyle changes — to choose? Find out more.
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