Medical Treatments for Phobias
If you have been diagnosed with a phobia, you may wonder how it can be treated medically. Look here for information on visiting your doctor and treating your phobia with medication.
Suicide Risks and SSRIs
SSRIs have been in the news in recent years due to a potentially increased risk for suicide in those who take them. The FDA now requires a black box warning on all antidepressants that delineates this risk in those under age 25. Read on for more information.
SSRIs have been in the news in recent years due to a potentially increased risk for suicide in those who take them. The FDA now requires a black box warning on all antidepressants that delineates this risk in those under age 25. Read on for more information.
How SSRIs Work
SSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. These powerful antidepressants are sometimes prescribed for phobias due to their ability to control serotonin, which is a brain chemical that affects mood. Read on for more information on how they work.
SSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. These powerful antidepressants are sometimes prescribed for phobias due to their ability to control serotonin, which is a brain chemical that affects mood. Read on for more information on how they work.
Side Effects of SSRIs
Like any medication, SSRIs carry a risk of side effects. Although for most people these are minor, it is important to discuss any unusual symptoms with your doctor. Read on for information on some of the most common.
Like any medication, SSRIs carry a risk of side effects. Although for most people these are minor, it is important to discuss any unusual symptoms with your doctor. Read on for information on some of the most common.
SSRIs and Phobias
SSRIs are a popular means of treating social phobias. They may also be prescribed in tandem with other treatments for agoraphobia and specific phobias. Read on for detailed information about this class of antidepressants.
SSRIs are a popular means of treating social phobias. They may also be prescribed in tandem with other treatments for agoraphobia and specific phobias. Read on for detailed information about this class of antidepressants.
Serotonin Syndrome and SSRIs for Phobias
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially serious condition that is caused by an oversupply of serotonin in the brain. Although it is not generally caused by even a high dosage of SSRIs, it could be triggered by combining SSRIs with certain other drugs. Read on to find out more.
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially serious condition that is caused by an oversupply of serotonin in the brain. Although it is not generally caused by even a high dosage of SSRIs, it could be triggered by combining SSRIs with certain other drugs. Read on to find out more.
Medication Options for Phobias
If you have been diagnosed with a phobia, you will have a few choices for treatment. One popular option is medication. Provided here is a look at some popular phobia medications.
If you have been diagnosed with a phobia, you will have a few choices for treatment. One popular option is medication. Provided here is a look at some popular phobia medications.
Seeing the Doctor for a Phobia
If you suspect that you may have a phobia, your first step may be to call your family doctor. Provided here is information on what to expect.
If you suspect that you may have a phobia, your first step may be to call your family doctor. Provided here is information on what to expect.
What Are Some Ways to Prepare to See the Doctor About My Phobia?
If you think you might have a phobia, your family doctor can help. Preparing for the appointment will save you time and energy in the doctor's office and help ensure an accurate diagnosis. Find out here what you should do to prepare.
If you think you might have a phobia, your family doctor can help. Preparing for the appointment will save you time and energy in the doctor's office and help ensure an accurate diagnosis. Find out here what you should do to prepare.
What Can I Expect When I See the Doctor for a Phobia?
Wondering what to expect when you see the doctor about your phobia? Here is a look at what should happen.
Wondering what to expect when you see the doctor about your phobia? Here is a look at what should happen.
What Are Some Potential Questions to Ask the Doctor About a Phobia?
A great way to be a part of your own treatment is to ask questions of your doctor. Here are a few questions that may be important.
A great way to be a part of your own treatment is to ask questions of your doctor. Here are a few questions that may be important.