It's common knowledge that antidepressants are an established and accessible treatment for depression, but it's not always clear how long patients should stay on these medications — and what role ...

Many commonly prescribed drugs have surprising other uses. Jan 10, 2011 -- Prozac is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants, but according to a new study, it also shows great promise in the ...

The best strategy for stopping antidepressants is for patients to slowly taper off their medication while also receiving psychological support, researchers have concluded.1 The Italian research team’s ...

An antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests ...

Brain zaps are one of many symptoms you may have if you stop taking an antidepressant medication. They can feel like electrical flashes in your brain. You also might get one if you take your medicine ...

More cats and dogs are being prescribed meds for compulsive behavior and anxiety Feb. 10, 2012— -- Psychiatric medications such as Prozac are being prescribed more often to man's best friend to ...