• Viagra and Similar Drugs Could Help Combat Sexual Side Effects from Anti-Depressant Medications

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    March 29, 2011

    For many men and women taking antidepressants, a side effect commonly reported across both genders is sexual dysfunction. If the problem is severe enough, many will stop taking their medications – which could have very dangerous consequences.

    Research is exploring ways to counter the sexual side effects caused by anti-depressants, specifically SSRIs – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors – that account for the vast majority of approximately 180 million U.S. prescriptions to treat depression. Viagra (sildenafil), used in a study of women taking SSRIs for depression, showed results suggesting the drug prescribed for male erectile dysfunction could be helpful for women who cannot reach orgasm or have low sexual response toward arousal. Continue Reading


     

  • Sleep Aids Linked to Bizarre Side Effects, Including Sleep Driving

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    March 24, 2011

    Strange and life-threatening behaviors have been linked to popular prescription sleep aids, as well as significant allergic responses, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ask manufacturers to step up their on-label warnings and make sure patients are fully aware of possible side effects.

    Recent cases include people getting out of bed and driving their car, with no recollection of the event later – as well as dangerous allergic responses to sleep-inducing drugs like Lunesta, Retoril and Ambien. Continue Reading


     

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