Archive for the 'Antidepressants' Category

Giving pain medications to children

Giving your child medications, even over-the-counter medicines, should always be carefully monitored by your doctor.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions before you give any pain medication to your child:

If a person younger than age 18 has the flu or chickenpox, never give the person aspirin, which could lead to a rare but [...]

Taking an antidepressant? Do NOT stop suddenly!

If you want to stop taking an antidepressant, it’s important to speak with your doctor first, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. The doctor may recommend weaning your body off the medication gradually.
People who stop an antidepressant too quickly may trigger a host of symptoms that doctors call antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Symptoms may include:

Anxiety.
Feelings [...]