depressant (redirected from Depressants)

depressant /de·pres·sant/ (de-pres´ant) diminishing any functional activity; an agent that so acts.

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cardiac depressant  an agent that depresses the rate or force of contraction of the heart.

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de·pres·sant (d-prsnt)

adj.

Tending to lower the rate of vital physiological activities.

n.

An agent, especially a drug, that decreases the rate of vital physiological activities.

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depressant

[dipres′ənt]

Etymology: L, deprimere, to press down

1  adj, (of a drug) tending to decrease the function or activity of a system of the body.

2  n, such a drug, for example, a cardiac depressant, central nervous system depressant, or respiratory depressant.

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depressant (dēpres´nt),

n a medicine that diminishes functional activity.

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depressant

1. diminishing any function or activity.

2. an agent that retards any function, especially a drug that acts on the central nervous system to depress activity at all levels by stabilizing neuronal membranes. CNS depressants, e.g. barbiturates and inhalational anesthetics, are used as sedatives, hypnotics and anesthetics.

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depressant

Pharmacology An agent that depresses neuromuscular activity Examples Benzodiazepine, chloral hydrate, chlordiazepoxide, chlorpromazine, ethchlorvynol, gamma hydroxybutyrate, methaqualone, phenobarbital, secobarbital

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Patient discussion about Depressants.

Q. how am i supposed to deal with depression?

A. I was diagnosed as bipolar when I was 14. I have struggled with failed marriages, deaths, losing my kids, drug addiction and childhood abuse....that would make anyone depressed, right? But you have to understand that most people that are depressed don't even know it. They think this is just the way things are and death is the only relief. But you have made the biggest step towards your treatment and that is admitting that you are depressed and need some help. I would definitely try to find a support group. I know going to that first meeting can seem like the first day at a new school but believe me everyone in that room has been right were you are right now. Learn from others mistakes and triumphs. Take what you need and leave the rest. The last thing is you might want to talk to your Dr. Maybe an antidepressant would help. I have come to terms with the stigma my illness sometimes brings. But I also know it is an illness just like any other disease. Good luck things will get better.

Q. What is the likelihood of my depression returning? I have a history of severe depression. My mom is very against medication and counseling, and reluctantly allowed me to go on the lowest dosage of zoloft. It helped, but now she wants me to go off of it and stop going to my doctor. My fear is that my depression will return. What are the chances of my depression returning, and how can I handle it if and when it does?

A. Thanks y'all. It's really comforting to know that at least someone cares... and that I am not the only one going through such a thing.
So really - thanks!

Q. I was diagnosed with depression and have taken a whole host of antidepressants. I’m Mark, 29 years old male. I was diagnosed with depression and have taken a whole host of antidepressants. My eyes are extremely blurry, I’m worrying about that. Does this side effect go away with time, or is it permanent while on medications?

A. If you've got blurrly vision becuase of a medication, you need to go see that doctor who prescribed it, and see if there is another medication that won't have side effects for you. I know everyone is different.

Welbutrin made me itch all over and the doctor changed me to something else.

The trouble with depression medication, is that its not so wise to decide by yourself to stop taking it. That's well documented.

With blurry vision, that could be unsafe for driving and can affect your work and daily activity. There are alternative medications. The side effects for one patient may not be there for others.

You can look up side effects of your particular medication on the internet right now. You might be able to find out more helpful info.
Maybe your dosage is not right?? That's doctor stuff... Go see your doctor ASAP.