The medications doctors prescribe most often for schizophrenia are called antipsychotics. They ease symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. These drugs work by changing how yourbrainuses chemicals such asdopamineand serotonin. These chemicals affect mood, movement, and the way you respond to expe...
an FDA-approved generic drug: • Is chemically the same • Works just as well in the body • Is as safe and effective • Meets the same standards set by the FDA The main difference between the reference brand drug and the generic equivalent is that the generic often costs much less...
People often bounce their legs, shift from one leg to the other, or cross and uncross their legs. Dystonia. These are uncontrollable muscle spasms and can be painful. Dystonia tends to happen within the first 2 to 5 days of starting an antipsychotic. Typically, a body part fixes into an...
During a manic episode, you might take actions that have long-term effects on your well-being. Examples include reckless sexual behaviors (which carry the risk of sexually transmitted illnesses) or unwise financial decisions. You may become aggressive, damaging property or hurting yourself or someone...
Ditching the S.A.D. is often a step that many of us must take not only to lose weight, but also to feel better, and in some cases, minimize or eliminate the attack on the immune system. SomeHashimoto’s and hypothyroidism dietsthat have been helpful include the Body Ecology diet, the...
Many symptoms of bipolar disorder impact emotional well-being, so psychotherapy can often be helpful. Therapy sessions should take place with trained mental health professionals who can help identify when your moods are changing, triggers that lead to depressive or manic episodes, and skills to cope...
Joseph's University in Philadelphia, suggests that the 'Z' in Zyprexa is doing double-duty, claiming that it's a letter that both expresses control and sounds high-tech, as is 'x.' This, proclaims its name is the latest in technology, ready to take control of the antipsychotic market--...
I often refer to GABA as the brain’s “natural Valium”. However, since Valium and other anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) medications in the benzodiazepine class of drugs bind to GABA receptors, one could also refer to Valium as “unnatural GABA”. ...
“Clozapine is a very effective medication that isn’t often used until the third round of trials, but for someone who’s a teenager and who’s had already two or three trials, using Clozaril is often a good idea.” Hunt toldThe Vergethat it would be “unusual” for someon...
Manysymptoms of bipolar disorderimpact emotional well-being, so psychotherapy can often be helpful. Therapy sessions should take place with trained mental health professionals who can help identify when your moods are changing, triggers that lead to depressive or manic episodes, and skills to cope ...