Antidepressant

...the lead North American investigator analysing tests of the drug. Women who took the drug flibanserin when it was being tested as an anti-depressant said it didn't help them beat the glums, but did give them "an increase in libido that...

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...of quality sleep, and staying connected socially. Antidepressants were provided if patients felt it necessary. Patients who were already taking antidepressants could have their dose changed or could switch to another medication, and...

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The drug works directly on the brain's pleasure zones A drug that failed tests as an antidepressant is being hailed as "Viagra for women" after surprising but not unpleasant side effects. In three separate trials, the drug flibanserin...

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...which was originally designed to treat heart problems, flibanserin was formulated with another purpose in mind. It was created as an anti-depressant but those taking part in trials said it did nothing to boost their mood but did wonders...

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Washington, Nov 17 : Flibanserin, originally an anti-depressant, has shown promise in treating low libido among women, according to results from three separate clinical trials. These trials were the first ever to test a therapy that works...

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A drug that failed the test as an anti-depressant could find a new use as the female "Viagra", say scientists. The drug, flibanserin, had a disappointing effect on mood but did wonders for women's flagging sex drive, researchers found.

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(Credit: Simple Insomnia/Flickr) Flibanserin, a drug originally designed to fight depression, turns out to be an ineffective antidepressant but a highly effective libido booster in women who report low sex drives, according to results...

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A Maryland senator has asked the Pentagon for information on how many troops in war zones have been prescribed antidepressants while they were deployed. Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin sent a letter Tuesday to Defense Secretary Robert...

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Find out what to do -- and why -- before giving up on an antidepressant. Antidepressants are designed to boost mood and relieve sadness, but for some patients, their side effects fuel another emotion: frustration. Just ask Maryland...

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By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies whose mothers used antidepressants during pregnancy visit the doctor more often and have higher risks of certain health problems than other children their age, a new study suggests. The...

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