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Paroxetine in Pregnancy – Why not?

Med Ed 101

If you are a healthcare professional, inevitably, questions about the use of antidepressants in pregnancy come up in clinical practice. Why is paroxetine generally avoided in pregnancy? The primary reason that paroxetine is avoided in pregnancy is that it has demonstrated fetal risks.

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Psychedelics, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding

The Spirit Pharmacist

No high-quality data is available to guide our understanding of the benefits and risks of psychedelic use during pregnancy. However, there are some good reasons to discuss psychedelic use in pregnancy or breastfeeding. My aim was to review medical literature regarding psychedelics and pregnancy and report the results.

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Methocarbamol vs. tizanidine: Differences, similarities, and side effects

The Checkup by Singlecare

While both medications aim to relieve muscle tension, they work differently and are appropriate for different muscle conditions. Methocarbamol works in the body by depressing the central nervous system (CNS), brain, and spinal cord to produce muscle-relaxing effects, although it doesnt have a direct impact on the muscles themselves.

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Phentermine vs. Ozempic: Differences, similarities, and which one is better for you

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ozempic is classified as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. It is FDA approved to help control blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. It is also FDA approved to lower the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (such as heart attack, stroke , and death) in adults with both Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. 15 to 37.5

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The OCD and Hashimoto’s Connection

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I knew that I was overly stressed due to being new to my profession, and I was a Type A personality and a perfectionist but I didnt feel like any of that was related to why I felt unwell with the many physical symptoms I had pointed to (and that were ignored) during my exam! These dreams can be very liberating! Antidepressants!

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How long does it take for Prozac to work?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Here’s why. There are a few theories as to why Prozac can take so long to work, but it likely has to do with the way it affects your levels of serotonin. Following its rise in popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s, Prozac (fluoxetine) emerged as the most widely recognized antidepressant. How long does Prozac take to work?

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