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Klonopin and Pediatric Air Swallowing January 3, 2012 . No Comments
Children under severe psychological duress sometimes develop an involuntary reflex that causes them to swallow large volumes of air. Known as pathologic childhood aerophagia (PCA), this ... Read More
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Effectiveness of Haldol As an Emergency Tranquilizer December 29, 2011 . 2 Comments
In psychiatric emergency settings, the standard treatment for aggressive or agitated behavior during psychosis is an injection of Haldol (haloperidol). A dosage of 5 to 10 mg is typically ... Read More
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Low-Dose Mellaril: Easing Concerns of Cardiac Safety December 27, 2011 . No Comments
At the high end of acceptable dosages, the antipsychotic drug Mellaril (thioridazine) has potentially dangerous cardiac side effects. These side effects include heart disturbances known ... Read More
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Norpramin and Alcoholism: A Rat Study of Depression and Anxiety December 22, 2011 . No Comments
Alcoholism presents unique challenges to physicians and therapists. Chronic abuse of alcohol often leads to the development of mood problems that inevitably complicate the recovery process. ... Read More
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Abilify May Help Schizophrenic Patients Shed Excess Weight December 20, 2011 . No Comments
One of the most discouraging side effects of many antipsychotic drugs is their tendency to create metabolic changes in the patient. These changes generally include weight gain and hormonal ... Read More
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Antidepressants and Spontaneous Abortion: Classifying the Risk December 15, 2011 . No Comments
Many women experience bouts of depression during pregnancy. Likewise, in the weeks following birth, a condition known as postpartum depression is not uncommon. In the past, doctors had ... Read More
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Do Boys with ADHD Focus Better With Music? December 15, 2011 . 21 Comments
Teachers and parents of children with ADHD know all too well how easily these special children can get distracted. The majority of research has shown that children with ADHD focus better ... Read More
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Haldol Administration: More Accurate Assessments Equal Better Targeted Usage December 13, 2011 . No Comments
In critically ill patients, delirium is not uncommon. The stress of serious illness or injury has profoundly negative impacts on one’s psychological well-being. According to the University ... Read More
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Hyperactivity: A Common Side Effect of Luvox in Young Patients December 8, 2011 . No Comments
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mood problems, regardless of age or demographics. Children and adolescents experience anxiety and depression at a significant rate, although ... Read More
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Lexapro and Depression in Older Adults December 6, 2011 . 1 Comment
Depression among older adults is an often-overlooked health crisis. Studies show that more than half of all people older than 60 diagnosed with depression fail to respond to initial treatment ... Read More
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Inderal: Preventative Measure for Liver Disease Patients? December 1, 2011 . No Comments
Damage to the stomach lining is a common consequence of the liver disease cirrhosis. Inadequate blood flow to the liver causes arteries feeding the mucus membranes to become dilated. The ... Read More
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Norpramin Eases Withdrawal from Nicotine Addiction November 29, 2011 . No Comments
Tobacco use is one of the greatest public health burdens in the world. In the developing world, the problem is especially severe, as health education and disease prevention programs are ... Read More
