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Major Depressive Disorder Drugs Causing Dry Skin

  • Posted on September 3, 2011 at 12:59 am

Treating MDD

Antidepressants and drugs used to treat major depressive disorder all have side effects. One of the common reactions is dry skin, dry mouth, and rash. In some cases, this can be an indication of toxicity. So be careful to notice any changes and consult your physician or mental health provider.

  • Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) is an antidepressant
  • Lexapro (antidepressant also called Escitalopram)
  • Effexor, Effexor XR (Venlafaxine
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine)
  • Lamictal (lamotrigine)
  • REMERON (mirtazapine)

What Is Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms

  • Insomnia
  • Depression
  • Irritability especially in adolescents or children
  • Drastic change in weight when there is no dieting involved
  • Low energy
  • Feeling worthless
  • Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
  • Thoughts of suicide
  • Slowed behavior
  • Not related to another disorder
  • Lost of interest in activities

What Causes Major depressive disorder

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Can Diabetes Cause Dry Skin

  • Posted on June 7, 2010 at 7:35 pm

One of the first warning signs of diabetes may be dry skin. This is especially important in Diabetics because of high glucose levels that rob the skin of moisture particularly on the elbows, legs and feet. Once dehydration occurs cracking, peeling and infection can follow. Infections are high risk if occurring on the feet because diabetics often have nerve damage (loss of sensation) and cannot tell when blisters or wounds occur. That is why it is necessary for diabetics to pay close attention to and frequently inspect the condition of the feet and properly address any wounds that occur. Poor circulation will further add to the problem because sweat glands do not function at all or are to slow. Sweating that would normally help keep the skin moist do not occur often enough to prevent drying.

What is Diabetes Mellitus? It is the inability to produce or process insulin properly. There are three types of diabetes.

  1. Type I – failure to produce insulin
  2. Type II – inability to use insulin properly, deficiency may also be present (often connected to genetics and overweight). This type of diabetes more common in African Americans, Asians, Native Americans and Latinos.
  3. Gestational Diabetes – A form of temporary diabetes appearing in the second trimester and disappearing after the birth of the baby. Those most at risk for this form of diabetes are moms over 35 years of age. Family history of type II diabetes and those with high blood pressure. Also at risk are those mothers who in previous pregnancies delivered children over 8.5 lbs.

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