Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Confusion, depression, sleep disturbances Frequency not reported: Paradoxical excitation/excitation, agitation, increased energy, restlessness, nervousness, euphoria, anxiety, hallucinations, insomnia, irritability[Ref]Cardiovascular Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Palpitations, hypotension, ...
Over the short term, meta-analyses show a mild to moderate treatment effect in quantitative and subjective measures of sleep [5, 6]. However, in practice, patients may be taking these medications for over a year or more. There are concerns about prescribing benzodiazepines because of potential ...
What's good for the heart is good for the brain, so make sure you keep your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels under control. If behavior change is not enough, medication may be necessary. Quality sleep is also essential. Work with a health care provider to address any i...
Medication TypeSymptom AddressedExamplesSleep AidsInsomniaMelatonin, OTC sleep aidsPain RelieversHeadaches, muscle painIbuprofen, acetaminophenAnti-Anxiety MedicationsSevere anxietyBenzodiazepinesAntidepressantsSevere depressionSSRIs, SNRIs Managing cannabis withdrawal effectively requires a combination of supportive care...
Most patients do not discuss nonprescription medication use with their providers and many physicians will not specifically ask about herbal supplements. It is important for emergency physicians to be aware of the potential for herbal supplements to contribute to acute liver injury and be able to ...
pressure can lead to emergency situations that will require immediate medical attention, such as heart attacks, strokes, sudden loss of kidney function, and even cognitive issues such as memory loss. Regularexercise can help lower blood pressurebut when this doesn’t work long term medication is ...
habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleeping medication, and daytime dysfunction. The sum of scores for these components yields one global score, ranging from 0 to 21, where higher scores represent poorer sleep quality [17]. A general score of 5 serves as a cut-off, distingu...
The term “vicarious trauma” may often be used to describe a phenomenon among therapists and counselors working with survivors of trauma. However, the condition may also affect those working or volunteering in fields such as: Law enforcement ...
But, I've got to tell you, after reading about the National Institute of Aging's ongoing calorie-restriction experiment known as CALERIE (Comprehensive Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy)--I'm rethinking this whole calorie-restriction scene! This is not excruciating or...
Late-life depression is a common, chronic and recurring disorder for which guidelines recommend long-term therapy. The safety and efficacy of duloxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) were evaluated using data from elderly patients (age ≥ 65 years; n = 101) who participate...