QD dosing
QD is an abbreviation of the Latin words quaque diem, which mean once
daily. This is how doctors and pharmacists indicate that medicines
should be taken once a day, every day.
Reabsorption
When a substance that has been circulating in the body is taken up
by the organs or cells.
Relapse
When the symptoms of a person's medical condition (such as depression
or anxiety) reappear following a period of improvement. Relapse of
depression or GAD can be caused when a person stops taking his or
her medicine because he or she feels better.
Remission
Complete or partial disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a medical
condition.
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
SSRIs are a class of antidepressant medicine. They work by increasing
the level of serotonin in the brain, which is believed to help
relieve the symptoms of depression.
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter that is believed to influence mood. SSRIs help
relieve the symptoms of depression by increasing the available supply
of serotonin in the brain.
Somnolence
Prolonged drowsiness or sleepiness.
Symptoms
Physical or emotional indications that an illness is present. Symptoms
are a very important indicator of depression and anxiety, and patients
who are being treated for either condition should learn to recognize
all of its symptoms.
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