Glimepiride works in the same manner as glipizide, but is not typically combined with metformin as there is an increased risk of hypoglycemia when they are used together. Glimepiride is a once-daily medication and should be taken with the first main meal of the day. The drug works best when...
Few neurological diseases have received as much attention and investment in research as Parkinson's disease. Although great strides have been made in the development of agents to treat this neurodegenerative disease, none yet address the underlying problem associated with it, the progre...
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Three new dopamine agonists (cabergoline, pramipexole, ropinirole) have been put on to the market within the past months to treat patients with Parkinson's disease. Like any marketed dopamine agonists, the new compounds bind to the D2-like receptors. Pramipexole and ropinirole appear to be quite...
Increasing dopamine levels can help treat many illnesses, including Parkinson's disease, depression, and ADHD, and may also...
Dopamine, another central nervous system neurotransmitter, has also been shown to be activated in the brain after placebo administration to patients with Parkinson’s disease.However, even when patients know they are receiving a placebo, there may be beneficial effects.A...
Eye allergiesrelease histamine into the eyes, which leads to swelling, irritation, itchiness and sometimes twitching. Most allergies are caused by agents such as pollen and dust. However, a new cleaning product such as contact lens solution or makeup remover in your regime can often be the case...
Gritty eyes are often described as the sensation of having sand in the eye. They are often associated with dry eyes and can be caused by a variety of factors.
except for epilepsy. Epidiolex Is a prescription CBD oil that was FDA approved in June 2018 for two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and Dravet syndrome. Other trials are underway investigating the benefits of CBD for Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, diabetes,...
Read our helpful guide on dry eye syndrome. Discover how the condition is caused, which signs and symptoms to look out for and how you should treat it.