a neurotransmitter that inhibits the activity of many parts of the brain. It is believed that too much activity can lead to anxiety. By enhancing the response to GABA, clonazepam inhibits activity in the brain and relieves the short-term symptoms...
The effect of blood pressure-lowering medications may be enhanced when taken with either ziprasidone or risperidone (Risperdal). These medications may decrease the effectiveness of levodopa/dopamineagonists. Increased drowsiness may occur if these drugs are combined with other CNS depressants. Carbamazepine...
If a medication does not work, it is helpful to be open to trying another one. A study funded by NIMH found that if a person with difficult-to-treat depression did not get better with a first medication, chances of getting better increased when the person tried a new one or added a s...
The second finding we were able to show is that of the second-generation agents, clozapine [Clozaril], amisulpride, risperidone [Risperdal] and olanzapine [Zyprexa] were significantly better than the first-generation agents." The researchers reported statistically significant effect siz...
(such as haldol or risperdal)), with participants being required to respond yes / no to each category. This was followed by a more general question “Did you take any type of prescription medicine in the past 12 months for problems with your emotions, substance use, energy, concentration, ...
(Risperdal) is an antipsychotic, recognizedthat the order did not make senseand questioned the nurse, who confirmedthat Risperdal is what she heardthe physician say. Not satisfied with theanswer, the pharmacist insisted on clarifyingthe order directly with the physician—which revealed that the order...
Ziprasidone (Geodon) should not be used with other drugs known to cause prolongation of the QT interval, such as thioridazine and chlorpromazine. The effect of blood pressure-lowering medications may be enhanced when taken with either ziprasidone or risperidone (Risperdal). These medications may decre...