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Mounjaro: uses, dosage and side effects
Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist given as a once-weekly injection under th
Wegovy: uses, dosage and side effects
Wegovy contains semaglutide 2.4 mg, a GLP-1 receptor agonist given as a once-weekly injection under the skin a
Saxenda: uses, dosage and side effects
Saxenda contains liraglutide 3 mg and is a GLP-1 receptor agonist licensed for weight management in obesity, a
Sertraline: uses, dosage and side effects
Sertraline is an SSRI antidepressant. It is prescription-only in Ireland and is used for depression, obsessive
Escitalopram: uses, dosage and side effects
Escitalopram is an SSRI antidepressant taken as a daily tablet and prescribed for depression and for anxiety d
Mirtazapine: uses, dosage and side effects
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant taken as a tablet, usually at night, and prescribed mainly for depression, in
Quetiapine: uses, dosage and side effects
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic taken as a tablet and prescribed for schizophrenia and for bipolar dis
Pregabalin: uses, dosage and side effects
Pregabalin is a gabapentinoid used for neuropathic pain, as add-on treatment in epilepsy and for generalised a
Melatonin: uses, dosage and side effects
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland that tells the body it is night. As a medicine it is used