by Dr Sanjiv Khanse | Drugs and Supplements
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) were among the first antidepressants to be developed for treating depression and other mental disorders like Parkinsonism. They were hugely popular in the late fifties, sixties and the seventies. Their popularity began to wane when... by Dr Sanjiv Khanse | Drugs and Supplements
MAOIs or monoamine oxidase inhibitors are among the earliest drugs developed for use in the treatment of depression, particularly atypical depression. They rolled out of the laboratory soon after the tricyclic antidepressants. MAOIs came to be used widely as... by Dr Sanjiv Khanse | Drugs and Supplements
SSRIs, short for serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors, are one of the most widely prescribed depression medications that are well tolerated and have the least side effects. Most people do not experience any adverse outcome but some do. The majority of these side... by Dr Sanjiv Khanse | Drugs and Supplements
SSRIs, full form selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications for depression to overcome its symptoms. Depression can be a terrible thing to have. It causes you to feel extremely sad and miserable most of the day... by Dr Sanjiv Khanse | Drugs and Supplements
St. John’s wort, a herb, gained prominence due to its uses in many conditions. It is most well known for its therapeutic effect on mental health conditions, notably mild to moderate depression. St John’s wort is a flowering, plant species also known by the... by Dr Sanjiv Khanse | Drugs and Supplements
Choosing the right antidepressant becomes very crucial and should best be left to the experts. Besides the efficacy, it is important to evaluate and judge the safety of the medication especially in the teenagers, the young adults, and the elderly. Additionally,... 