For many depression patients, the two main therapeutic options for their mental disorders have been selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive behavioral therapy. However, due to the side effects of SSRI antidepressants and the costs for therapy, more patients are seeking alternative treatment options for their depression. According to Reuters, many patients are now reconsidering their mode of treatment due to the harmful repercussions of antidepressant intake ranging from its side effects to the inconveniences of settlements and litigation.
Especially with the link of Paxil and pregnancy, many pregnant patients are specifically concerned with the matter. Various researchers have supported the benefits of holistic treatments and other programs such as music therapy, exercise program, dietary program, homeopathy and acupuncture for depression treatment.
SSRI antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft have gained notoriety among its long-time users because of reported injuries and complaints arising from their intake of the medication. Paxil, for example was issued a "black box" warning the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of the following contraindications:
1. Cardiovascular and respiratory complications such as ventricular septal defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), ventricular septal defect describes one or more holes in the wall that separates the right and left ventricles of the heart. On the other hand, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is actually a mark of a heart defect and possible heart failure. It is a neonatal ailment which causes the infant some circulatory problems characterized by some breathing difficulties, dizziness and fainting.
2. Suicidal behavior among children and adolescent users belonging to the age bracket of 18 to 24.
Many studies have verified that around 850,000 lives per year is lost because of suicide due to depression. About 121 million people worldwide are believed to be suffering it. Depression remains the world's most leading cause of disability. Those that have access to treatments go for antidepressants.
3. Birth defects among infants whose mothers have taken Paxil during the first three months of pregnancy.
Birth defects are those which affect the newborn baby because of developmental abnormalities of the fetus during the period of gestation. In the United States, around 120,000 infants are born with birth defects each year and approximately one out of 33 babies are born suffering from it. But most alarming is the fact that one out of five infant mortality causes have been attributed to birth defects, the most common of which are cleft palate, Down Syndrome and spina bifida.
Especially with the link of Paxil and pregnancy, many pregnant patients are specifically concerned with the matter. Various researchers have supported the benefits of holistic treatments and other programs such as music therapy, exercise program, dietary program, homeopathy and acupuncture for depression treatment.
SSRI antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft have gained notoriety among its long-time users because of reported injuries and complaints arising from their intake of the medication. Paxil, for example was issued a "black box" warning the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of the following contraindications:
1. Cardiovascular and respiratory complications such as ventricular septal defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), ventricular septal defect describes one or more holes in the wall that separates the right and left ventricles of the heart. On the other hand, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is actually a mark of a heart defect and possible heart failure. It is a neonatal ailment which causes the infant some circulatory problems characterized by some breathing difficulties, dizziness and fainting.
2. Suicidal behavior among children and adolescent users belonging to the age bracket of 18 to 24.
Many studies have verified that around 850,000 lives per year is lost because of suicide due to depression. About 121 million people worldwide are believed to be suffering it. Depression remains the world's most leading cause of disability. Those that have access to treatments go for antidepressants.
3. Birth defects among infants whose mothers have taken Paxil during the first three months of pregnancy.
Birth defects are those which affect the newborn baby because of developmental abnormalities of the fetus during the period of gestation. In the United States, around 120,000 infants are born with birth defects each year and approximately one out of 33 babies are born suffering from it. But most alarming is the fact that one out of five infant mortality causes have been attributed to birth defects, the most common of which are cleft palate, Down Syndrome and spina bifida.
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