Antifungal medicines
Antifungal medicines are used to treat fungal infections, which most commonly affect your skin, hair and nails. You can get some antifungal medicines from a pharmacy without needing a GP…
Alternatives – Antidepressants
Several treatments can be used instead of antidepressants for treating depression and other mental health conditions. Talking therapies Cognitive behavioural therapy Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy…
Side effects – Antidepressants
The side effects of antidepressants can cause problems at first, but they generally improve with time. It's important to continue treatment, even if you're affected by side effects, as it will…
Dosage – Antidepressants
When prescribing antidepressants, a GP usually selects the lowest possible dose thought necessary to improve your symptoms. This approach is intended to reduce the risk of side effects. If this…
Cautions – Antidepressants
There are several important things to consider when taking antidepressants. You should discuss these with a GP or mental health professional. Interactions with other medicines Antidepressants can react unpredictably with other medicines,…
Uses – Antidepressants
The main use for antidepressants is treating clinical depression in adults. They're also used for other mental health conditions and treatment of long-term pain. In most cases, adults with moderate to severe…
Overview – Antidepressants
Antidepressants are a type of medicine used to treat clinical depression. They can also be used to treat a number of other conditions, including: obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) generalised anxiety disorder…
Side effects-Anticoagulant medicines
A possible side effect of anticoagulants is excessive bleeding (haemorrhage), because these medicines increase the time it takes for blood clots to form. Some people also experience other side effects. Excessive bleeding Signs…
Considerations-Anticoagulant medicines
If you're prescribed anticoagulants, always follow the instructions of your GP or another healthcare professional. Some of the main issues you'll need to consider while taking your medicine are outlined…
Dosage-Anticoagulant medicines
Your doctor or nurse should tell you how much of your anticoagulant medicine to take and when to take it. If you're unsure how to take your medicine, check the…
