Editor’s note: Dr. Jill Grimes is author of “The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything From Hangovers to Homesickness.” Grimes has more than 30 years of ...

She was prescribed Aropax, an antidepressant that contains selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Aropax helps to control mood and is typically prescribed for people who suffer from ...

Although medications in this class are called antidepressants, they have effects that go beyond stabilizing a depressed mood. Antidepressants have been shown to affect many aspects of the body, ...

The specialist has just published a book that reviews the benefits and risks of medications for mental illnesses ...

The FDA is recalling thousands of bottles of duloxetine, the generic form of Cymbalta, due to high levels of a cancer-causing chemical found during manufacturing. The recall, announced on ...

You may be surprised if your healthcare provider recommends an antidepressant for chronic pain. Is this because she believes you are depressed? Or can antidepressants help with pain even for people ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide recall of thousands of bottles of antidepressants. These bottles were found to contain levels of a potentially cancer-causing ...

Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking antidepressant medications? What about using weed? What will happen if I skip a dose of my medicine so I can drink at a party? Are any over-the-counter ...

Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants, but these meds come with a hefty list of possible side effects, including ...