Question 1

what anti-depressant also has an appetite suppressant in it?

Accepted Answer

See below: Though not approved as an appetite suppressant, buproprion will work as one in addition to being an anti depressant.

Question 2

my doctor prescribed effexor (venlafaxine) 37.5 as an appetite suppressant. can it be used as an appetite suppressant since it's an anti depressant?

Accepted Answer

No : I have never used it as an appetite suppressant , unless se you eat when you are anxious and he is trying to decrease your anxiety !!!!

Question 3

my boyfriend has been taking depressant for 15 years and will his condition and madication affect his future baby's health? thank you very much.

Accepted Answer

Not: It shouldn't. Although depression might run in the family, meaning: genetic factors play important roles in the development of major depression disorder.

Question 4

what are alcohol's depressant effects?

Accepted Answer

A couple things: First, alcohol is actually a drug and has sedating properties. Not only that, if one drinks too much, it is actually possible to be poisoned and to stop breathing. Those could be considered depressant effects. Also, excessive alcohol use over time, may lead to someone having a depressed mood. Too much alcohol can adversely affect all organs in the body (except the kidneys). Good question.

Question 5

are all cannabinoids either a cns depressant?

Accepted Answer

No: They are not considered depressants.  They work (like many drugs) via pre-synaptic inhibition of GABA activity which unlocks a myriad of activity including Dopamine (euphoria) orexin (which increases appetite) as well as endorphins.

Question 6

what anti depressant is best?

Accepted Answer

Which is best: To determine the best antidepressant is to assess which specific one(s) would be best for you.  That requires a thoughtful evaluation by a psychiatrist usually, though sometimes your pcp will initiate the prescription process.  Sometimes you will not respond best to the initial one and need adjustments, depending on your situation and response, side effects, etc.

Question 7

is heroin a depressant or stimulant?

Accepted Answer

Depressant: Heroin is a central nervous system depressant.  It slows down brain function and respiratory activity.  Body temperature, respiratory rate, and blood pressure drop.  Heart rate can become irregular.  The person may lapse into a coma or die in overdose.

Question 8

is heroin a stimulant or a depressant?

Accepted Answer

Depressant: While all opioids (drugs like opiates - heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, Methadone etc) are depressants, in people who are dependent on them, they are also often energizing.  People in withdrawal are often very tired and lethargic, and getting more opioid may make them more stimulated and awake.  Long-term withdrawal from heroin is often marked with severe low energy, fatigue and depression.

Question 9

is there an anti-depressant that is safe for glucauma?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma antidepress: Yes. Many of the antidepressants can be safely used with glaucoma. Some of them include wellbutrin, (bupropion) prozac, celexa, possibly lexapro. Always include your psychiatrist and your ophthalmologist in the decision.

Question 10

is diphenhydramine a stimulant or depressant?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: It is actually an antihistamine.  It is also used as a hypnotic (sleep aid).  However, many people do not respond to it in this manner and one of the side effects is aggitation.

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