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St. John's Wort Better than SSRI for Moderate to Severe Depression
A study published in The British Medical Journal found that a herbal extract of St. John's wort was at least as effective as Paxil(R) (paroxetine) and had fewer side effects in patients with moderate to severe depression.
Feb 11, 2005
Provigil (modafinil) Counteracts SSRI Side Effects
Provigil ® (modafinil) not only counteracted the excessive fatigue and somnolence experienced by some patients on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but also improved mood and quality of life in this patient group, according to a preliminary study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Oct 23, 2004