Treatments for ADHDtypically involve medication, education, training and counseling. A combination of these options is often the most effective treatment. These treatments can relieve many symptoms of ADHD, but ADHD is a lifelong condition that can be managed, but not cured. Stimulant medications, s...
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Someone may try to stop drinking, but once they experience withdrawal, they drink again. Researchers have been working on finding ways to use medication to support this process. Hope for Recovery A recent study showed that there is one medication, prazosin, that significantly helped people with w...
Explain the health effects and purpose of water in body fluids. What are the side effects of medication for treating high cholesterol? List three health risks of underweight. How does cigarette smoke affect the respiratory system? What diseases have an impact on the respiratory system? What sympto...
Medication for Withdrawal A detox center can provide medications to ease withdrawal symptoms. Individuals who avoid treatment may not have access to these resources. For example, during alcohol withdrawal, physicians may administer Valium and Ativan. The dosage is contingent on the severity of the wit...
You may wonder if alcohol or marijuana use will affect your ADHD medication regimen. Studies found that severe side effects are uncommon when you take stimulants such as methylphenidate, dexamphetamine (DexedrineSpansule, ProCentra, Zenzedi), oratomoxetine(Strattera) by mouth and drink alcohol. Bu...
If you've ever taken prescription painkillers, antidepressants or certain antibiotics, chances are you've seen that familiar warning label: "Do Not Drink Alcoholic Beverages When Taking This Medication." Many over-the-counter medicines, including antihistamines, decongestants and cough syrup, can also...
See your doctor.If you’re worried that you can’t stop drinking or that your depression is getting worse, talk to your doctor. They can help you with some medication or help you find a therapist. If you have alcoholdependence, it can be unsafe to suddenly stop drinking. Talk to your ...
Knowing which of the eight common medication classes below may interact harmfully with alcohol, and what side effects may occur as a result, could go a long way toward helping you to enjoy a happier and healthier holiday season. Be sure to consult your pharmacist or doctor if you have addit...
Older people do not break down medicines as quickly asyounger people, and are often onmore than one medication. Older people also are more sensitive to the effects of medications acting on the brain and will experience more side-effects, such as dizziness and falls. Women and people with smal...