During this time, the levels of antidepressant therapy and psychotherapy used to achieve remission are maintained. If, after six months, there is no relapse, medication might be discontinued gradually over several weeks. The continuation phase of treatment could last six to 12 months. Maintenance ...
Antidotes are medications administered to counter the effects of poisons and drugs, and also to treat certain diseases. Other antidotes are medications that are not categorized into any specific classes of antidotes. Other antidotes include several drugs which work in unique ways to neutralize the har...
Despite being the best defence of the right to self-medication to date, Flanigan's Pharmaceutical Freedom leaves a number of practical questions unanswered. For example: how should information be made accessible to consumers? How should con- sumer's competence be assessed for behind the counter ...
as a side effect in some men, opens up arteries in thebrain'slining and causes excess pressure) and big things like heart attacks. The possibility of heart attacks is one reason why Viagra is a prescription drug rather than an over-the-counter drug like aspirin. A doctor needs to understan...
Prescription painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone (better known by the brand names Percocet and Vicodin, respectively) can cause dizziness, drowsiness, impaired motor control and risk of overdose when taken with alcohol, as can prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids. Regular use of ac...
Chlorpheniramine is an over-the-counter medication used to relieve symptoms of colds and allergies including sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes. Common side effects of chlorpheniramine include central nervous system depression, sedation ranging from mild drowsiness to deep sleep (most frequent)...
opens up arteries in thebrain'slining and causes excess pressure) and big things like heart attacks. The possibility of heart attacks is one reason why Viagra is a prescription drug rather than an over-the-counter drug like aspirin. A doctor needs to understand your medical history and make ...
Add a drug to check interactionsAdd Popular FAQ Does Benadryl help with or cause anxiety? One of the most common side effects with Benadryl is drowsiness, but in some people it can have the opposite effect, known as paradoxical excitation. Instead of feeling sleepy, ...
Atenolol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol, which could increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking this medicine. ...
In Pharmaceutical Freedom Professor Flanigan argues we ought to grant people self-medication rights for the same reasons we respect people’s right to