[…] is carbamazepine and what does it treat? Carbamazepine is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar 1 disorder (also known as manic depression) as well as for epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania. Symptoms of depression include: • […]
[…] Some people taking benzodiazepines for sleep have experienced various behaviors while they we re asleep/not fully awake, such as sleep driving, making phone calls, and preparing or eating food. The individuals have no memory of the events when they awaken. Signs of feeling depressed or low mood, thoughts of harming or killing yourself, or […]
[…] lisdexamfetamine are prescription medications that are used to treat individuals with attention -deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). • Lisdexamfetamine is also used to treat moderate to severe binge eating dis order. • Dextroamphetamine, immediate release amphetamine sulfate and amphetamine mixed salts can be used to treat narcolepsy. • Dextroamphetamine and immediate release amphetamine sulfate can […]
[…] is approved for the treatment of partial seizures. Oxcarbazepine may also be helpful when prescribed "off -label" for nerve pain or as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder. "Off- label" means that it hasn’t been approved by the Food a nd Drug Administration for this condition. Your mental health provider should justify his or […]
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[…] that these changes are small, and children may catch- up with growth over time, therefore should not be a concern for most children. Height, weight, a nd eating habits should be discussed before treatment starts and regularly during treatment. If you are concerned about a child's growth, discuss oth er possible treatments with your […]
[…] it treat? Dexmedetomidine is an alpha -2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It is approved for the acute treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar I or II disorder. Symptoms of agitation may be mild, moderate or severe and recommended doses differ based on symptom severity, liver function, and age. What is the most important […]
[…] • Alcohol dependence • Social anxiety Prazosin • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) nightmares Topiramate • Alcohol dependence • Weight gain caused by antipsychotic medication • Binge eating disorder • Bulimia Trazodone x Insomnia W HAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OFF-LABEL USAGE OF M EDICATIONS 2 How does a doctor decide to use a […]
[…] genes : Medication What is it usually used for? Medicati ons used to treat psy chiatric or neurologic conditions Amitriptyline (Elavil®) Depression, migraines Aripiprazole (Abilify®) Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder Atomoxetine (Strattera®) ADHD Carbamazepine (Tegretol®) Epilepsy, bipolar disorder Citalopram (Celexa®) Depression, anxiety Tramadol (Ultram®) Pain Venlafaxine (Effexor XR®) Depression, anxiety Medications used to treat other conditions […]
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