Well: Antidepressant May Ease Hot Flashes of Menopause
Venlafaxine, or Effexor, was as effective as estrogen for the relief of the hot flashes and night sweats of menopause. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - May 28, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Antidepressants Estrogen Menopause Body Fat Dad medicine and health Well Woman Source Type: news
Well: Antidepressant May Ease Hot Flashes of Menopause
Venlafaxine, or Effexor, was as effective as estrogen for the relief of the hot flashes and night sweats of menopause. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Antidepressants Estrogen Menopause Body Fat Dad medicine and health Well Woman Source Type: news
Well: Antidepressant May Ease Hot Flashes of Menopause
Venlafaxine, or Effexor, was as effective as estrogen for the relief of the hot flashes and night sweats of menopause. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - May 28, 2014 Category: American Health Authors: By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Antidepressants Estrogen Menopause Body Fat Dad medicine and health Well Woman Source Type: news
Antidepressant Eases Menopause-Related Symptoms, Study Finds
Effexor nearly as good as estrogen therapy for reducing hot flashes, night sweats, researchers state (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Antidepressant Eases Menopause-Related Symptoms, Study Finds
Effexor nearly as good as estrogen therapy for reducing hot flashes, night sweats, researchers report
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antidepressants, Menopause, Women's Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Venlafaxine vs. Estrogen Therapy for Night Sweats and Hot Flashes
A new research study from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) that compares low-dose oral estrogen and low-dose non-hormonal venlafaxine hydrochloride extended release (XR) to placebo were both found effective in reducing the number of hot flashes and night sweats reported by menopausal women. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - May 28, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Female Health Source Type: news
SNRI Equal to Hormones for Hot Flush Tx
(MedPage Today) -- A low dose of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor venlafaxine (Effexor) appeared roughly as good as hormonal therapy to ease hot flushes in menopause, a randomized trial showed. (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - May 27, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Low-Dose Estrogen and Venlafaxine Similarly Effective for Menopausal Symptoms (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Low-dose estradiol and venlafaxine are both effective treatments for vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women, a JAMA Internal Medicine study finds.Some 340 peri- or postmenopausal women with bothersome vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - May 27, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Hot flashes/night sweats solutions: Estrogen therapy vs. Venlafaxine
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) A new research study from Brigham and Women's Hospital that compares low-dose oral estrogen and low-dose non-hormonal venlafaxine hydrochloride extended release to placebo were both found effective in reducing the number of hot flashes and night sweats reported by menopausal women. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 26, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Good quick review of bupropion toxicity, but . . . whole bowel irrigation? Seriously??
2.5 out of 5 stars
Bupropion Abuse and Overdose. Stall N et al. CMAJ 2014 Apr 28 [Epub ahead of print]
No abstract available online
This one-page précis is part of CMAJ‘s “Five Things To Know About _______” series. The key points include:
Bupropion blocks reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, and also blocks the action of acetylcholine at nicotinic receptors.
Burpropion is abused recreationally for its mild cocaine-like “high.”
Routes of bupropion abuse include snorting, ingestion, and intravenous injection.
Brupropion lowers the threshold for seizures, which may be delayed as long as ...
Source: The Poison Review - May 9, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical abuse bupropion overdose seizures Source Type: news
Meds Don't Help Anymore
Tortoiseshell on our forum asked the following question:
I feel it is time for me to change meds or add something to the current meds.
I am currently on Pristiq 100mg/day and Lamictal 200 mg/day. Increasing the dose didn't help, but worsened the side effects. These meds worked relatively well for me for 3 years until last September I had very emotionally difficult situation and got into destructive relationship. It threw me back again. Since then I haven't been able to enjoy myself and life despite of going to counseling weekly. Just not getting better.
I am seeing my psychiatrist next week. She is very flexi...
Source: About.com Depression - April 22, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Toxicity from phenibut, a legal over-the-counter baclofen analogue
3 out of 5 stars
Phenibut, the appearance of another potentially dangerous product in the Univted States. O’Connell CW et al. Am J Med 2014 Apr 5 [Epub ahead of print]
Reference
This short case report describes a 25-year-old man who was brought to the emergency department after being found with decreased mental status and responsiveness.
On arrival at the hospital, his vital signs were stable and pulse oximetry 100% on room air. He was minimally responsive to painful stimuli. Neurological exam was non-focal and head CT unremarkable. A roommate reported that the patient had been taking 1.5 grams of “Phenibut...
Source: The Poison Review - April 22, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical baclofen GABA agonist legal high noofen phenibut sedative Source Type: news
Internet Use May Help Prevent Depression in the Elderly
While many elderly people are at risk for increased depression due to feelings of loneliness and isolation, a new study indicates that using the Internet could help ameliorate these feelings and prevent depression in this population.
The study followed thousand of retired Americans for a period of six years, finding that depression could be reduced by over 30 percent in those who use the Internet.
According to Sheila Cotten, the Michigan State University professor in charge of the study, this "very strong effect" has to do with the fact that elderly people are able to stay in touch with others and not feel so lonely.
To...
Source: About.com Depression - April 21, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Pfizer Recall Of Effexor Due To Potential Contamination
Pharmaceutical company, Pfizer has asked for a recall of Effexor (venlafaxineHCI), antidepressant medication, after claims of potential contamination. (Source: Pharmaceutical Online News)
Source: Pharmaceutical Online News - March 12, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Pfizer Recalls Three Lots Of Extended-Release Capsules
Pfizer announces nationwide recall of two lots of Effexor XR 150 mg extended-release capsules and one lot of Greenstone's Venlafaxine HCI 150 mg extended-release capsules (Source: PharmaManufacturing.com)
Source: PharmaManufacturing.com - March 11, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
