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How Effective Is Saffron In Treating Depression?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2016
Question: How effective is saffron in treating depression. If not, what antidepressant can be used other than Prozac that does not have sexual side effects
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bupropion, mirtazapine.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM.
Saffron alone is not much effective in treating depression. There are not much research studies on this regard.

Antidepressants like bupropion and mirtazapine are free of sexual side effects. As these are prescription drugs, kindly consult your doctor.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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How Effective Is Saffron In Treating Depression?

Brief Answer: Bupropion, mirtazapine. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. Saffron alone is not much effective in treating depression. There are not much research studies on this regard. Antidepressants like bupropion and mirtazapine are free of sexual side effects. As these are prescription drugs, kindly consult your doctor. Hope this helps. Thanks.