Amantadine is a medication that was originally developed as an influenza drug and is now primarily used to counteract the side effects of medication for Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used to treat certain mental health conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, treatment-resistant dep...
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Side Effects Caused by Psych Medications Psych meds can cause a wide array of side effects, depending on the individual and what kind of medication is being taken. According to Steven Siegel, MD, PhD, chair of the department of psychiatry and the behavioral sciences at the Keck School of Med...
[Read: How to Manage Medication Side Effects in Kids] Irritability and Mood Changes “Irritability while on medication can be a side effect of the drug or a sign that a child may have another disorder,” says Dickson. When meds wear off, some children “rebound” with irritability and a ...
- Unsure if a symptom is linked to your medication? How You Pill’s Side Effect Tracker provides possible side effects based on FDA prescribing data, helping you quickly determine if your meds may be the cause. Log Your Side Effect Symptoms ...
CBD can temporarily block the regular function of these enzymes, causing some drugs in the system to break down more slowly. Thus, it can increase the amount (and potency) of these medications in the system, as well as the risks of possible side effects and medication interactions. Moreov...
Sertraline(Zoloft) is a medication prescribed for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Side effects include skin rash, constipation, upset stomach, lo...
Other side effects include: Involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts called tardive dyskinesia; high blood sugar (hyperglycemia); increased cholesterol and triglycerides; weight gain; increases in prolactin levels; a drop in white blood cell count; a decrease in blood pressure...
Coping with Atypical Antipsychotic Side Effects By Jane Collingwood ~ 3 min read Atypical antipsychotics are widely believed to be better tolerated in adults than first-generation, or typical antipsychotics, and more likely to be taken long-term. They are less likely to cause tremors and other ...
5. What are the side effects associated with ADHD medications for children? Stimulants can cause a range of side effects, notably appetite suppression and weight loss. But these effects tend to be transient, recent studies suggest. “Eighty percent of children who take stimulants experience some...