antidepressants
Coverage of antidepressants in the Nexus archive.
- Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
Certain medications for heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney issues can impair the body's ability to manage heat, increasing risks of dehydration, overheating, and severe health complications during heatwaves. Experts advise continuing medication use but emphasize proactive cooling measures like air conditioning, hydration, and avoiding sun exposure.
- Federal prisons must provide hormones sought by trans inmates
Federal prisons are required to provide hormones to transgender inmates. The government previously argued that changing medical consensus justified using psychotherapy and antidepressants instead of hormone treatment for trans inmates.
- Antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study finds
A study suggests that antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as pain relief alternatives to opioids in emergency departments. The research reviewed non-opioid medications available at San Francisco General Hospital and analyzed existing medical literature to identify potential options for treating pain without opioids' addictive risks.
- Single infusion of controversial drug changed severe depression symptoms within hours, study finds
A study reviewed 26 clinical trials involving over 1,100 patients, finding that a single ketamine infusion significantly reduced severe depression symptoms within four hours and lowered suicidal thoughts within 24 hours. The analysis suggests ketamine may offer rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression, though it carries risks like dissociation and nausea.
- Antidepressant Maker Seaport Raises $255 Million in Upsized IPO
Seaport, an antidepressant manufacturer, raised $255 million in an upsized IPO. The article also mentions BioTech USA Kft., a European food supplement manufacturer, and its production facility in Hungary.
- Health chiefs issue urgent recall for antidepressants prescribed to millions due to manufacturing error: 'Seek medical advice immediately'
Health authorities have issued an urgent recall of antidepressants prescribed to millions due to a manufacturing error. Patients are advised to seek immediate medical advice as a precaution.
- Antidepressant Drugmaker Seaport Seeks $212.4 Million in US IPO
Seaport, an antidepressant drugmaker, is seeking $212.4 million through a U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The company aims to raise capital as part of its expansion plans in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Common IBS medications linked to higher risk of death in major study
A 20-year study of over 650,000 Americans with IBS found that common treatments like antidepressants and antidiarrheal drugs were linked to a small but increased risk of death over time. The findings raise concerns about the long-term safety of these medications.