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Get Informed - Zoloft Side Effects

Zoloft is the most common brand name for the chemical Sertaline, a drug classed as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).  Other SSRIs include Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram (Celexa), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paroxetine (Paxil), and Escitalopram (Lexapro).  Zoloft is produced today by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, and is also marketed under the brand names Lustral, Apo-Sertal, Gladem, […]

Before Using Downers….

This article is for informational purposes only.  We at Mental Health Learning do not endorse or recommend the use of “downers”.  Seek professional treatment before using any drugs and do some research to understand any medication that is prescribed to you and be aware of the many side effects. 
Downers are a group of drugs […]

Understanding Lexapro

Lexapro is the brand name for the chemical Escitalopram, a drug classed as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).  Other SSRIs include Fluoxetine (Prozac), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paroxetine (Paxil), Citalopram (Celexa), and Sertaline (Zoloft).  Lexapro is produced today by the Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck, and is marketed under the brand name Cipralex in Europe.  Lexapro is […]