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Published: 23.04.2005.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Depression and Treatment', 1.
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Although these alternative treatments are not as popular as anti-depressants they are very beneficial to everyone. Although Prozac and Paxil are the top treatments of depression, many people find their side effects to be disturbing. Cardiovascular problems are one side effect in which people experience change in blood pressure or heart rate. In addition gastrointestinal upset causes nausea, diarrhea, constipation or vomiting. Also, neurological difficulties include confusion, hallucination, numbness and seizures. Significant weight changes are also another side effect. Lastly, sedation, which is where a patient experiences anxiety, sleep disturbance and agitation, is another side effect of anti-depressants (Relieving).…

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