Encyclopedia: Depressant
Depressant is a chemical agent that diminishes the function or activity of a specific part of the body . The term is used in particular with regard to the central nervous system . Alcohol is the most common example of a depressant. Many depressants acting on the CNS do so by increasing the activity of a particular neurotransmitter known as gamma-aminobutyric acid , although other targets such as the NMDA...
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Regulation of anti-depressant drugs urged
Monday, October 13, 2008 By Imtiaz Ali Karachi Speakers at a seminar on mental health organised by the Pakistan Association for Mental Health at the Jinnah Medical and Dental College on Sunday in connection ......
Oct 12, 2008
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What is the correct way to stop taking Anti-depressant and other psychiatric medications?
I am on all of the following for treatment of depression: Lexapro Risperdal (0.5 mg) - I'm...
I am on all of the following for treatment of depression: Lexapro Risperdal (0.5 mg) - I'm...
In consultation with the doctor that prescribed them if you can trust him or her. In consultation with some other doctor if you cannot trust that one anymore. ...
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