No, They are prescription only medications.
2007-01-26 23:50:54
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answer #1
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answered by toietmoi 6
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No. Antidepressant prescribing is as much an art as a science. The wrong antidepressant for a person's specific presentation can in fact increase suicidal risk at worst, or have no effect at best.
If you need support with your mood then make an appointment with your GP who will spend time exploring how you are feeling and may refer on to the mental health services.
2007-01-27 07:54:31
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answered by Litmus180 3
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normally no. thing is different antidepressants have very different effect on different people. i got one prescription which did nothing but give me cramps, and the second lot just made me sleepy and irritable. for such reasons, they're available only thrugh prescription, most of the time. even if u can get them over the counter, they won't work the same for all people.
2007-01-27 08:59:16
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answer #3
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answered by implosion13 4
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No. The only kind available over the counter would be St John's Wort, an herbal anti-depressant.
2007-01-27 07:55:40
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answered by rosecitylady 5
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No, If your suffering from depressinon it may not be clinical. Mine was environmental. My doctor told me to move out the family home and id notice a big improvement. I still feel down and have doubts about life but it was the best thing I ever did.
If it is clinical your gp should do other investigations just to make sure that you dont have any underlying problems that are causing depression or anxiety. this might sound stupid but depression can be a way of slowing you down because you are doing to much, expe cting big things to happen instanly. or that you just dont know where you want your life to go. you May just want time to yourself. I know that sometimes you just dont want to get out of it. But when you have resolved the easiest issue the others become even easier.
2007-01-27 15:44:37
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answered by Hybrid 2
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Thankfully, anti-depressants are only available on prescription; hopefully then, only after a thorough medical diagnosis.
Beware! St. John's Wort is an herbal medicine, but it too has bad side-effects, when used wrongly.
Hope you feel better soon.
2007-01-27 07:58:35
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answered by Anonymous
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St Johns Wart
2007-01-27 07:51:43
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answered by Alicat 6
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Yes - good family videos, books etc. will help relieve depression.
Look for the good in the world and appreciate it. Look and you will see that there are many worse off than you. Try to help some of those who are worse off - it'll do you good to see the problems of others.
2007-01-27 07:58:45
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answered by RICHARD G 2
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i was also going to suggest st johns wort but i have also read that the vitamin B5 can really help relieve stress and depression. some drs have the patients take this vitamin first before prescribing drugs.
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Vitamin B5 - pantothenic acid - is required for
Vitamin B5 plays an important role in the secretion of hormones, such as cortisone because of the role it plays in supporting the adrenal gland. These hormones assist the metabolism, help to fight allergies and are beneficial in the maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and nerves.
Pantothenic acid is also used in the release of energy as well as the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates. It is used in the creation of lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones and hemoglobin.
Some are of the opinion that pantothenic acid is also helpful to fight wrinkles as well as graying of the hair.
Deficiency of vitamin B5
With Vitamin B5 in short supply symptoms like fatigue, headaches, nausea, tingling in the hands, depression, personality changes and cardiac instability have been reported.
Frequent infection, fatigue, abdominal pains, sleep disturbances and neurological disorders including numbness, paresthesia (abnormal sensation such as "burning feet" syndrome), muscle weakness and cramps are also possible indications that this nutrient is in short supply.
Biochemical changes include increased insulin sensitivity, lowered blood cholesterol, decreased serum potassium, and failure of adrenocorticotropin to induce eosinopenia.
Dosage
The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.
No recommended dosage but 10 - 100 mg is indicated.
Toxicity and symptoms of high intake
It does not appear to be toxic in high dosage, although diarrhea, digestive disturbances and water retention have been reported on dosage exceeding 10 g a day.
Taking 1,500 mg a day over an extended period may cause sensitivity to the teeth.
Best used with
It is most effective when taken with the B group vitamins, Vitamin A, vitamin C and Vitamin E
When more may be required
People under stress, prone to allergies, consuming alcohol or eating too many refined foods might develop a shortage of this vitamin.
Enemy of vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid can be lost in cooking - particularly with roasting or milling, as well as when exposed to acids like vinegar, or alkali such as baking soda. It is also destroyed to a large degree in canning.
Other interesting points
Do not add soda to the water when cooking vegetables - it will destroy the pantothenic acid.
Food sources of vitamin B5
Beef, brewer’s yeast, eggs, fresh vegetables, kidney, legumes, liver, mushrooms, nuts, pork, royal jelly, saltwater fish, torula yeast, whole rye flour, and whole wheat.
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Millenium 2000 - Slimming and weight-loss capsules
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HOpe you feel better! SD
2007-01-27 07:57:13
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answered by SD 6
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No, plenty of substitutes available, best contact your doctor for support and advice.
2007-01-27 16:07:38
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answered by lynn a 3
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No, but you could go to a health shop and get some St. John's Wort. If you do please do not take this with any other medicine.
2007-01-30 16:24:56
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answered by tinkerbell34 4
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