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Navane Not Suggested for Delirium February 14, 2012 . No Comments
Delirium is a symptom of an underlying injury or mental condition characterized by changes to perception, confusion, and inability to pay attention. Elderly people are more likely to experience ... Read More
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Poison Control: What Is the Toxic Dose of Abilify? February 9, 2012 . 2 Comments
Abilify (aripiprazole), manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb, was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002. An antipsychotic medication, Abilify has shown noteworthy ... Read More
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Adderall and Heart Attack Risk February 7, 2012 . No Comments
Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) is one of the preferred treatment options for adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The medication works by increasing ... Read More
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To B or Not to B: B Vitamins and Depression February 2, 2012 . 4 Comments
National statistics for the prevalence of adult depression vary but suggest that at least 15% of all adult Americans have had at least one depressive episode in their lives. Depression ... Read More
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Dexedrine and Other Stimulants Cannot Undo Effects of Sleep Deprivation February 2, 2012 . No Comments
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) is typically prescribed to children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This medication stimulates parts of the brain necessary ... Read More
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Treating Irritability in Young People with Autism: Can Abilify Help? January 31, 2012 . No Comments
Autism is the general term for a spectrum of developmental disorders that begin in early childhood. People with this disorder may have difficulty socializing, understanding emotional cues, ... Read More
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Preventing Unnecessary Prescription of Xanax: A Possible Intervention January 26, 2012 . No Comments
As a potent anti-anxiety medication, Xanax (alprazolam) has become one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for the treatment of panic disorder in adults. However, there are unique risks ... Read More
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Orally Disintegrating Risperdal Improves Compliance January 24, 2012 . No Comments
Compliance with an attending physician’s prescriptions is a strong predictor of a positive outcome. For patients with severe schizophrenia, mistrust of doctors and medications is often ... Read More
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Ativan and Drug-Assisted Interviews January 19, 2012 . No Comments
Episodes of amnesia are common with many psychiatric disorders. Intense anxiety or guilt can generate mental blockages, protecting the individual from stressful memories or ideas. Traumatic ... Read More
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Anxiety and Asthma in Children January 17, 2012 . No Comments
Somewhat surprisingly, anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric condition in children and adolescents. As many as 20% of young people experience some degree of anxiety. ... Read More
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Xanax Based on Cognitive Style January 10, 2012 . No Comments
Roughly translated, cognitive style encompasses an individual’s approach to the world and all of its stimuli. It’s the set of mental tools and preconceived notions that each individual ... Read More
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Effects of Dexedrine Can Be Reduced With Strattera January 6, 2012 . 3 Comments
Amphetamine abuse and addiction is a serious and growing public health issue throughout the United States. Addiction inevitably leads to rising health costs, lost productivity, broken families, ... Read More