Health Tip: Don't Suddenly Stop Taking an Antidepressant
If you want to stop taking an antidepressant, it's important to speak with your doctor first, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. The doctor may recommend weaning your body off the medication gradually.
People who stop an antidepressant too quickly may trigger a host of symptoms that doctors call antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Symptoms may include:
* Anxiety.
* Feelings of depression or sadness.
* Moodiness and irritability.
* Tiredness.
* Headaches and dizziness.
* Nausea and vomiting.
* Diarrhea.
If an antidepressant is causing an unpleasant side effect, your doctor may opt to lower your dose or prescribe a different type of antidepressant altogether.
Health Tip: Coping With Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects millions of women, commonly after childbirth.
The National Women's Health Information Center lists these non-surgical options to help control urinary incontinence:
* Perform Kegel exercises designed to make your pelvic muscles stronger.
* Set a schedule for emptying your bladder, instead of waiting until you have to go. Slowly increase the amount of time between trips to the bathroom.
* Maintain a healthy body weight, as excess weight can strain the bladder and surrounding muscles.
* Limit or avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol.
* Biofeedback may help you learn to better control the bladder and surrounding muscles.
* Prescription medication may help control some types of incontinence. Talk with your doctor about whether medication may work for you.
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