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Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin rash that is linked to celiac disease. This eMedTV article explains how a gluten-free diet can be useful in treating dermatitis herpetiformis. Not everyone with celiac disease develops this condition.
Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. This eMedTV selection provides a brief description of the condition and includes a link to more detailed information. Derpression is a common misspelling of depression.
| Derzeit verfügbare Therapien gegen Multiple Sklerose |
Multiple Sklerose ist zwar nicht heilbar, aber es gibt viele Möglichkeiten, die Krankheit zu therapieren.
| Description of a Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal) Surgery |
This interactive video clip explains what will happen during a myomectomy.
| Description of a Vaginal Hysterectomy Surgery |
This video clip describes the specifics of a vaginal hysterectomy surgery.
| Description of Postpartum Bitubal Ligation |
This video clip offers a detailed description of what happens during postpartum tubal ligation.
Desyrel is a prescription drug that is used to treat depression in adults. This page of the eMedTV library further describes the drug and its effects, potential side effects, and dosing information. Deserel is a common misspelling of Desyrel.
Desyrel is a prescription drug that is licensed for treating depression in adults. This page on the eMedTV site briefly describes the drug, including dosing information, effects, and possible side effects. Deseryl is a common misspelling of Desyrel.
Desipramine is a prescription drug that is commonly used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV page describes desipramine in more detail, including an explanation of how it works and a list of potential side effects that may occur.
There are many alternatives to desipramine, including psychotherapy and other medications. This eMedTV page describes desipramine alternatives in more detail, including some other drugs commonly used to treat depression (like SSRIs and SNRIs).
Taking desipramine while breastfeeding could possibly harm the nursing baby. This eMedTV resource discusses desipramine and breastfeeding in more detail and explains the importance of talking to your doctor about nursing while on the drug.
If you are taking desipramine and dry mouth occurs, you can try sipping water or sugarless drinks often. This eMedTV Web page discusses desipramine and dry mouth in more detail and offers other tips for helping with a dry mouth.
If you are taking desipramine and pregnancy occurs, let your doctor know. As this eMedTV page explains, there have been some reports of desipramine withdrawal effects (such as a fast heart rate) in newborns exposed to the drug during pregnancy.
There may be an increased risk of suicidal behavior during treatment with desipramine. This eMedTV Web page further discusses desipramine and suicide, and explains who may be at a higher risk of suicidal behavior while