SSRIs can impact your thermoregulation. That can mean more sweat and misery on hot days. As someone who’s lived in Phoenix ...

Some antidepressants can worsen the effects of hot weather. Here’s what a doctor wants you to know and how to keep yourself ...

Both phentermine and St. John’s wort can increase serotonin levels in the brain. Using them together could cause a higher level of serotonin, leading to an increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

Sertraline is contraindicated with MAOI drugs, meaning they should never be used together. Additionally, at least 14 days should pass between stopping an MAOI and starting sertraline (and vice versa) ...

FYI: The use of sertraline with other SSRIs could lead to an increased risk of a life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome, according to the book StatPearls.

Most of us have heard of serotonin being referred to as the “feel-good” hormone, and some of us will be familiar with a group of drugs called SSRIs used for the treatment of depression.

SSRIs include drugs like sertraline (Zoloft) and fluoxetine (Prozac), and SNRIs include drugs like desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) and duloxetine (Cymbalta). Serotonin syndrome is a medical emergency ...

Lexapro is one of the most recognizable drug names of our modern era. Escitalopram, a less recognizable term, is the generic ...

Learn how different types of antidepressants like SSRIs, SNRIs, and MAOIs help manage depression. Get insights on choosing the right antidepressant for your needs.

What non-SSRI antidepressants or non-SSRI anxiety meds are out there? We’ll talk not only about alternatives to SSRIs but the ...