9th September, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
An omphalocele is a birth defect which is the protrusion or herniation of your abdominal organs into your umbilicus (belly button). The protruding abdominal organs are covered with a thin membrane and they are easily seen from the outside. Though there is a no known definite cause, a variety of factors have been identified as a risk factor for this birth defect including the use of antidepressants at the time of pregnancy. The incidence of this birth defect is more likely doubled if antidepressant medications are taken at large doses. One study was made and stated that OTC painkillers can lessen the efficacy of antidepressants and that might explain why some taking them also increases their dose for their antidepressants. Continue reading Read More
30th August, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
Zoloft is an antidepressant that belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drug class. Positive outcome are almost always paired up with negative one but users will try to avoid the latter. Drug effectiveness depends largely on the patient taking it. The efficacy of the drug can be altered if patient is taking in other drugs and alcohol while taking Zoloft. Continue reading Read More
30th July, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that occurs at birth. This condition is marked with a narrowed aorta, the artery responsible for bringing nourished blood throughout the body. This condition is relatively common and it takes up 5 to 8 percent of all congenital heart defects. It may occur as an isolated defect or may be accompanied by other heart conditions such as ventricular septal defect. There is no definite cause for this condition but it has been associated with taking Zoloft during pregnancy. Also, the use Zoloft increases the risk of autism in children who are born to women who were under Zoloft therapy during pregnancy. Continue reading Read More