Antidepressant use in psychiatry and medicine: importance for dental practice

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Dentists should ask all their patients if they are taking antidepressants. In a survey of 1,800 dental patient records, 381 of the patients (21%) were taking an antidepressant. Over half were taking an antidepressant that can produce xerostomia, or dry mouth. Sixty-seven percent were taking an antidepressant that can cause low blood pressure when the patient changes position.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics

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Periodontitis may affect antibiotic effectiveness

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According to scientists at the Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Finland, periodontitis influences the effectiveness of antibiotics used for preventing cardiovascular events.

Finland, Cardiovascular Preparations, Usage, Risk factors, University of Helsinki, Cardiovascular agents, Periodontitis

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Age Effects on Antidepressant-Induced ManicConversion

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Antidepressant usage can precipitate mania in vulnerable children, particularly in those aged 10 to 14.

United States, Children, Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Bipolar disorder

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