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If you have liver or kidney disease, check with your doctor before taking inositol supplements. This eMedTV article discusses inositol safety in more detail and offers tips on how to find a reliable manufacturer for your specific inositol product.
Potential side effects of inositol include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and headache. As this eMedTV resource explains, while most inositol side effects are fairly minor, some are potentially serious and may require immediate medical attention.
Inositol Supplement Informaiton
On this eMedTV Web page, we discuss Inositol supplements. Information includes whether it works (and for what), if it is safe, dosing, possible drug interactions, and more.
Theanine supplements are used for various conditions, but a common question is, "Is theanine safe?" This eMedTV Web page explores the safety of theanine. Warnings and precautions on who may not be able to safely take the supplement are also included.
Kava is an herbal supplement that is often used for treating anxiety, stress, and other conditions. This eMedTV page further explains what kava is used for, explores the effectiveness of the supplement, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Until more information is available, you should not take kava while breastfeeding. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at kava and breastfeeding, and explains why "natural" products may not be as safe as many people think.
It is currently not known whether kava is safe for use during pregnancy. This segment from the eMedTV Web site includes more information about kava and pregnancy, and explains why the supplement may not be safe for pregnant women.
At this time, researchers have not established a safe and effective kava dosage. This eMedTV article includes kava dosing information that was obtained from clinical studies and offers tips for choosing a reputable manufacturer for kava supplements.
Many medications, too many to list, may cause significant kava drug interactions. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, kava is likely to increase the blood levels of other medicines, which can increase your risk of side effects.
This eMedTV Web segment discusses Kava extract. Information includes whether it works (and for what), if it is safe, dosing information, and possible drug interactions.
Red eyes, dizziness, and shakiness are potential symptoms of a kava overdose. This page from the eMedTV archives offers a more complete list of symptoms that may occur as a result of an overdose and explains what treatment options are available.
People with depression or liver disease may be at a higher risk for problems when taking kava. This eMedTV resource offers other kava safety warnings and precautions, and lists potential side effects or problems that may occur with this supplement.
Potential side effects of kava include dry mouth, red eyes, and dizziness. As this eMedTV page explains, while some kava side effects are merely bothersome, others are serious and require immediate medical attention (such as signs of liver damage).
L-tryptophan is an amino acid that supposedly helps with several conditions, such as depression and ADHD. This eMedTV page lists other benefits and offers some general precautions of L-tryptophan. L-triptophan is a common misspelling of L-tryptophan.
L-tryptophan is an amino acid that is used for various conditions, such as depression and PMS. This eMedTV article further explains what L-tryptophan is used for, explores its effectiveness, and describes the serious safety concerns of the supplement.
L-tryptophan is claimed to be beneficial for treating several conditions, such as depression, PMS, and ADHD. This eMedTV segment describes other possible L-tryptophan benefits and explains how this amino acid might work for various conditions.
A safe and effective L-tryptophan dosage has not yet been established for any use. This article from the eMedTV site offers general L-tryptophan dosing information and includes tips for finding a reputable manufacturer for L-tryptophan supplements.
L-Tryptophan Drug Interactions
Antidepressants, MAOIs, and triptans are among the medicines that may negatively interact with L-tryptophan. This eMedTV page discusses these and other L-tryptophan drug interactions, and describes the complications that these interactions can cause.
You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop serious side effects of L-tryptophan. This eMedTV Web page outlines serious and bothersome L-tryptophan side effects, and describes the dangerous conditions this amino acid can cause.
L-tryptophan supplements are often used for insomnia, anxiety, and depression. This eMedTV Web segment looks at L-tryptophan, including whether it works, if it is safe, warnings, precautions, dosing, and side effects.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Librium to treat anxiety or alcohol withdrawal. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at Librium, including information on its uses, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Librium addiction is more likely if the medicine has been taken for a long period of time or in high doses. This eMedTV resource explains some of the symptoms of Librium withdrawal and describes ways of dealing with a Librium addiction.
This eMedTV article explains that it is typically recommended that you not drink alcohol while taking Librium. This page also outlines some of the dangers and risks of combining alcohol and Librium (such as memory problems and drowsiness).
It is not known if Librium passes through women's breast milk. However, as this eMedTV page explains, if you are taking Librium and breastfeeding at the same time, be sure to watch for any side effects in your child (such as extreme drowsiness).
As this eMedTV page explains, it is generally considered unsafe to take Librium during pregnancy, because the drug may increase the risk of birth defects. This article offers an in-depth look at Librium and pregnancy.
This eMedTV resource explains that the recommended starting Librium dosage for treating alcohol withdrawal is 50 mg to 100 mg per day. This page also discusses Librium dosing for anxiety in children and adults, and offers tips on taking the medicine.
Sleep medications and seizure medicines are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Librium. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at these and other Librium drug interactions, including information on the side effects that can result.
Symptoms of a Librium overdose can include slow reflexes, confusion, and a coma. This portion of the eMedTV library describes the symptoms that may occur if you take too much Librium, and explains some of the treatment options that are available.
Side effects of Librium can include drowsiness, confusion, and coordination problems. This eMedTV segment highlights these and other Librium side effects, including information on which side effects you should immediately report to your doctor.
Librium is used for treating alcohol withdrawal and anxiety. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at Librium uses, including its use in children and off-label uses of the drug (such as treating insomnia).
Librium Warnings and Precautions
Librium can cause depression or can lead to a psychological or physical dependence on the drug. This eMedTV Web page highlights other Librium warnings and precautions to be aware of, including a list of people who should not take Librium.
A Librium withdrawal can lead to symptoms such as hallucinations, depression, and memory loss. This eMedTV page discusses the danger of suddenly stopping Librium and explains the importance of talking with your doctor before you stop taking Librium.
Lisdexamfetamine, which is only available by prescription, is used to treat ADHD in children and adults. This eMedTV page takes a look at lisdexamfetamine, providing information on how it works, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
For people who are starting ADHD treatment with lisdexamfetamine, dosing usually starts at 30 mg. This eMedTV article offers other lisdexamfetamine dosing guidelines and tips, including directions on when and how to take the medication.
Decreased appetite, insomnia, and headaches are among the common side effects of lisdexamfetamine. This eMedTV page identifies other possible lisdexamfetamine side effects, including some serious side effects that you should report to your doctor.
Lorazepam is a prescription drug that is used for anxiety treatment. This selection from the eMedTV archives takes a quick look at how the drug works and also provides a link to more information. Lorazapam is a common misspelling of lorazepam.
Alcohol and narcotics are among the drugs that can potentially interact with lorazepam. This eMedTV page focuses on drug interactions with lorazepam. Lorazapam drug interactions is a common misspelling and variation of drug interactions with lorazepam.
A few common side effects of lorazepam include weakness, dizziness, and unsteadiness. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects and provides a link to more information. Lorazapam side effects is a common misspelling of lorazepam side effects.
Lorazepam is a drug that is licensed to treat anxiety. This selection from the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at lorazepam, including information on its uses, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the recommended starting lorazepam dose for anxiety is lorazepam 1 mg two to three times daily. This article lists factors that can affect lorazepam dosing, as well as tips on how to take the drug.
Sedation, dizziness, and weakness are a few common lorazepam side effects. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at the common and uncommon side effects of lorazepam, including side effects that require immediate medical attention.
This eMedTV article discusses lorazepam, a drug that is used to treat anxiety. This article offers a brief overview of the drug and provides a link to more detailed information. Lorazepan is a common misspelling of lorazepam.
Dizziness, weakness, and unsteadiness are some of the common side effects of lorazepam. This eMedTV Web page lists several side effects that can occur while taking this drug. Lorazepan side affects is a common misspelling of lorazepam side effects.
Lorazepam, a drug used to treat anxiety, is thought to work by affecting a certain chemical in the brain. This eMedTV resource takes a brief look at this medication and its possible side effects. Lorazipam is a common misspelling of lorazepam.
Lorazepam is a drug that is used for the treatment of anxiety. This selection from the eMedTV library discusses how the drug works, lists possible side effects, and provides a link to more information. Lorezapam is a common misspelling of lorazepam.
Side effects of lorazepam can include constipation, weakness, and unsteadiness. This eMedTV page includes a list of side effects that may occur during treatment with this drug. Lorezapam side effects is a common misspelling of lorazepam side effects.
Lorazepam is a prescription drug that is used to treat anxiety. This eMedTV article describes how lorazepam works, lists some common side effects of the drug, and provides a link to more information. Lorezepam is a common misspelling of lorazepam.
This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of lorazepam, a drug that is used to treat anxiety. This article provides a list of possible side effects, as well as an explanation of how the drug works. Lorzepam is a common misspelling of lorazepam.
Loxapine, a prescription antipsychotic medication, is used to treat schizophrenia. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of the drug, including in-depth information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
The recommended starting dose of loxapine is 10 mg twice daily (or up to 25 mg in severe cases). This eMedTV Web page discusses the factors that will affect your loxapine dosing and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
Manic depression is a legitimate, long-term illness that requires management throughout a person's life. This eMedTV article briefly describes the condition and links to more information. Manic depresion is a common misspelling of manic depression.
People suffering from manic depression experience radical shifts in mood, energy, and ability to function. This eMedTV resource discusses the cycles associated with the condition, including symptoms of manic episodes and depression episodes.