Tag Archives: antidepressants

The ‘extreme’ side-effects of antidepressants

Posted on 10/24/2016 by wames

BBC news article, By Lesley Ashmall (BBC Victoria Derbyshire programme), 19 October 2016: The ‘extreme’ side-effects of antidepressants Claire Hanley says she tried to take her own life twice after taking antidepressants People who say their lives have been ruined by … Continue reading →

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Neuropathic pain treatments

Posted on 11/09/2015 by wames

Opinion statement abstract: Neuropathic pain is notoriously variable in its severity and impact on patients, as well as in its response to treatment. Certain therapies for neuropathic pain have better evidence for their use; however, it is apparent that although … Continue reading →

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Review of interventions for CFS

Posted on 09/30/2015 by wames

Review abstract: Introduction: Chronic fatigue syndrome affects between 0.006% and 3% of the population depending on the criteria of definition used, with women being at higher risk than men. Methods and outcomes: We conducted a systematic overview, aiming to answer … Continue reading →

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Adverse effects of antidepressants greater than reported

Posted on 03/12/2014 by wames

Abstract Background In the context of rapidly increasing antidepressant (AD) use internationally, and recent reviews raising concerns about efficacy and adverse effects, this study aimed to survey the largest sample of AD recipients to date. Methods An online questionnaire about … Continue reading →

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