Antidepressants can help you chat up that girl, finish that screenplay and stop watching endless reruns of The Office every night before bed. In short, they’re great for humankind. For some ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Lexapro and Zoloft work by increasing serotonin levels to treat mood ...

In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are ...

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In a report published in PLoS ONE, a journal published by the Public Library of Science on April 18, the researchers showed that Zoloft accumulates in the cell membranes of baker’s yeast cells and ...

Sertraline (as HCl) 20mg/mL; contains alcohol 12%. Dilute just before administering in 4oz water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice. Give once daily (AM or PM). PD, PTSD, SAD: ...

Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs. By Christina Caron Antidepressants are among the most prescribed medications in the United States. This is, in part, ...

It’s not uncommon for people with depression to experience sexual problems, such as diminished desire, difficulty with arousal, or issues with performance. That can happen for several reasons. Not ...

Megan, 35, started experiencing this when she began taking sertraline, a popular SSRI, three years ago. “It’s basically decimated my libido,” she tells SELF. “It’s pretty frustrating. I am currently ...

A “deprescribing” movement is building up in the psychiatry field, aimed at helping patients reduce or stop their medications ...