Depression

(Carrick Pharmacy News) When the temperature and the time change, a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) sets in for many people. But you don’t have to wait for the summer to stop feeling SAD. Read on to learn more about SAD and what you can do about it. What Is SAD? Seasonal …

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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Levels of a particular protein in the blood of people with depression may predict how well antidepressants will work. That’s according to a new study that looked at C-reactive protein (CRP), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (antidepressant drugs called SSRIs) and depression outcomes in more than 900 patients. Past research has found a …

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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Depression affects millions of Americans. Here’s what you need to know. Depression is more than just a feeling of “being sad” for a few days. And depression can happen to anyone. What Is Depression? When a sad mood lasts for a long time and interferes with normal, day-to-day living, you may be …

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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a new medication to treat depression. This medication is found under the brand name Auvelity which consists of dextromethorphan HBr and bupropion HCl.  In fact, it is the first of its kind in that it works on the N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. Auvelity is approved to treat adults with major …

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