Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Lexapro and Zoloft work by increasing serotonin levels to treat mood ...

In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are ...

Sertraline vs. placebo was safe in patients with HF and depression, but did not provide greater reduction in depression or improved CV status, study results suggested. The Sertraline Against ...

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Selecting patients for treatment of depression with psychiatric drugs may be aided by the use of brain scans to predict their effectiveness, according to a pair of recently published studies.

For people with depression and other mental health issues, medication can offer welcome relief. One drug commonly used to treat depression is sertraline (Zoloft). If your doctor gives you this ...

Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant, is effective for treating moderate to severe depression in children and adolescents, researchers are reporting today. The study, the largest to test one ...

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