Mental Health Articles A-Z
This eMedTV Web page explains that you should let your doctor know (prior to taking bupropion) if you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant. A woman may take bupropion during pregnancy if its benefits outweigh the risks to her unborn child.
Hostility and confusion are common side effects of bupropion. This eMedTV page also lists rare bupropion side effects, as well as side effects to report to your doctor. Bupropion side affects is a common misspelling of bupropion side effects.
Common bupropion side effects can include nausea, dizziness, and weight loss. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV page also lists rare side effects (such as acne) and serious problems to report to your doctor (like suicidal thoughts or behavior).
Bupropion SR is a prescription medicine used to treat depression and help people quit smoking. This eMedTV article explains how bupropion SR works, highlights its potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
For both depression treatment and smoking cessation, bupropion SR dosing starts at 150 mg once daily. This eMedTV page also lists factors that can affect bupropion SR dosages (such as a person's age) and some general tips on taking the medicine.
Bupropion XL is a prescription medicine that treats depression and seasonal affective disorder in adults. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to affect certain brain chemicals, outlines potential side effects of the medicine, and more.
For many people starting bupropion XL, dosing generally starts at 150 mg, taken once a day. This eMedTV article discusses dosing guidelines for the medication in more detail and provides precautions and tips for those taking the antidepressant.
Bupropion is a medication that is licensed to treat depression. This eMedTV Web page discusses when and how to take this prescription drug, its possible side effects, and alternatives to bupropion. Bupropiran is a common misspelling of bupropion.
Bupropion is a prescription drug that is approved for the treatment of depression. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes how bupropion helps to keep certain chemicals in the brain balanced. Buproprion is a common misspelling of bupropion.
Buspirone is commonly prescribed for the treatment of anxiety. This page from the eMedTV archives explains how the drug works, lists potential side effects, and offers general dosing information. Busiprone is a common misspelling of buspirone.
Buspirone is a prescription medication that is licensed for the treatment of anxiety. This eMedTV resource offers more detail on buspirone and its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects. Busparone is a common misspelling of buspirone.
Buspirone is a drug that can be prescribed for the treatment of anxiety. This eMedTV article explains how buspirone works, offers general dosing information, and lists potential side effects of the drug. Buspiron is a common misspelling of buspirone.
Buspirone is a medicine that is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety. This part of the eMedTV library describes buspirone in more detail, explains how it works to reduce symptoms of anxiety, and offers general dosing information for the drug.
Your healthcare provider can prescribe a buspirone dosage of up to 60 mg per day. As this eMedTV page explains, however, the recommended starting dose is 7.5 mg twice daily. Your healthcare provider will adjust your buspirone dosing only if needed.
Buspirone Hydrochloride (HCl) -- Information
Campral is a prescription medicine that is approved for the treatment of alcohol dependence. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Campral, including information on how it works, tips on when and how to take the drug, and possible side effects.
It is not known if Campral (acamprosate) passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV resource explains what to do if you are taking Campral and breastfeeding or thinking of breastfeeding. This page also covers what to discuss with your doctor.
This eMedTV page discusses the results of animal studies done on Campral (acamprosate) and pregnancy, explaining how the drug may cause certain birth defects. This article also explains why Campral is classified as a pregnancy Category C drug.
Weight changes may be a possible side effect of Campral (acamprosate). This eMedTV page explains that in clinical trials on Campral, weight gain and weight loss were possible side effects. This page also offers tips on how to manage your weight.
The Campral dosage your doctor recommends will take various factors into account. This eMedTV article describes these factors and also provides tips for using this medicine. For most people, the Campral dosage is two tablets taken three times daily.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses Campral. Drug information includes its uses, possible side effects, warnings, drug interactions, and dosing.
This eMedTV article explains that while there are no known Campral drug interactions at this time, interactions may be discovered in the future. This page also explains why Campral is not likely to cause negative interactions with other medicines.
It is possible to overdose on Campral (acamprosate). This eMedTV segment takes a detailed look at possible symptoms that may occur as a result of a Campral overdose, factors that may affect symptoms, and treatment options that are available.
As this eMedTV page explains, some people who take Campral (acamprosate) may experience impotence, a decreased sex drive, or other Campral sexual side effects. This page explains how often these side effects occur and what to do if you develop them.
Diarrhea, nausea, and itching are among the most commonly reported Campral side effects. This page of the eMedTV site provides information on common and rare side effects of the drug, as well as those that should be reported to your doctor.
This eMedTV page explains how Campral is used for treating alcohol dependence in people who have stopped drinking and who are in counseling. This page also lists some of the possible symptoms of alcohol dependence and covers Campral uses in children.
Campral Warnings and Precautions
You should not use Campral if you have severe liver disease. This eMedTV article provides several important Campral warnings and precautions people should be aware of before using the medication, including a list of people who should not take it.
Campral is used to treat alcohol dependence and should only be used after a person has stopped drinking. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of the drug and describes some general precautions. Camprel is a common misspelling of Campral.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Campral is a prescription drug that can treat alcohol dependence. This page offers a brief overview of when and how to use Campral and lists possible side effects. Camprell is a common misspelling of Campral.
Campral is a prescription medicine licensed to treat alcohol dependence. This eMedTV page offers a brief description of Campral, including how it works, dosing information, and possible side effects. Campril is a common misspelling of Campral.
Campral may treat alcohol dependence by balancing certain brain chemicals. This eMedTV article further explains how Campral works, lists possible side effects, and offers a link to more information. Camprol is a common misspelling of Campral.
Chlordiazepoxide and Amitriptyline
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline is a drug that is prescribed to treat depression associated with anxiety. This eMedTV Web page explains how the combination medicine works, offers general dosing information, and describes the effects of the drug.
Chlordiazepoxide and Amitriptyline Dosing
Most people start with a chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline dosage of three to four tablets daily. This eMedTV article contains other chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline dosing information, including tips for when and how to take the drug.
Citalopram is a medication that can be prescribed to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV page offers more details on citalopram and its dosage information, effects, and potential side effects. Citalapram is a common misspelling of citalopram.
Citalopram is an antidepressant that is licensed to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV article explains how citalopram works, discusses its effects, and offers dosage information for the drug. Citalipram is a common misspelling of citalopram.
Citalopram is a drug that is used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV page explains how citalopram works to reduce depression symptoms, describes the effects of the drug, and lists possible side effects to look out for.
For many people starting citalopram, dosing generally starts at 20 mg. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses citalopram dosing guidelines in more detail and provides precautions and tips for taking the antidepressant.
Side effects of citalopram include dry mouth and nausea, among other things. This eMedTV page lists other side effects of the drug and provides a link to more information. Citalopram side affects is a common misspelling of citalopram side effects.
Common citalopram side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and insomnia. This eMedTV page describes other common side effects to look out for and also lists rare problems, as well as serious side effects of citalopram that require medical attention.
When a person stops using citalopram abruptly, withdrawal symptoms may occur. This eMedTV segment explains how a citalopram withdrawal may be prevented and lists possible withdrawal symptoms that may occur, such as headache, anxiety, or agitation.
Clozaril is often prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia. This segment of the eMedTV library explores some potential side effects of the drug and offers general dosing information. Closaril is a common misspelling of Clozaril.
Clozaril is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of schizophrenia. This portion of the eMedTV library describes the drug in more detail and offers general precautions for those taking it. Closiril is a common misspelling of Clozaril.
Clozaril is a prescription drug approved to help manage symptoms of schizophrenia. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of the drug, including information on how it works, tips on taking the medication, and potential side effects.
The recommended starting Clozaril dosage to treat schizophrenia is 12.5 mg, taken once or twice daily. This eMedTV Web page explains what to expect as you begin your Clozaril treatment and offers some tips on when and how to take the medication.
This eMedTV page explains that Clozaril drug interactions can occur when the medication is combined with certain antibiotics or blood pressure medications, among other things. This page also describes the problems that these interactions can cause.
While most people tolerate Clozaril without problems, side effects are possible. This eMedTV article provides lists of common and rare Clozaril side effects, as well as side effects that should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider.
Clozaril is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and reduce the risk of recurrent suicidal behavior. This eMedTV segment explains these Clozaril uses in greater detail and also discusses giving the drug to children and off-label uses.
Clozaril Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at several Clozaril warnings and precautions people should be aware of before taking the medication. This page also explains things to discuss with your healthcare provider prior to starting treatment.
The only people who need to be concerned about the dangers of phenylalanine are those with PKU. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains why this is the case and why otherwise normal, healthy adults do not need to be worried about phenylalanine.
Desyrel is a prescription drug that is used to treat depression in adults. This page of the eMedTV library further describes the drug and its effects, potential side effects, and dosing information. Deserel is a common misspelling of Desyrel.
Desyrel is a prescription drug that is licensed for treating depression in adults. This page on the eMedTV site briefly describes the drug, including dosing information, effects, and possible side effects. Deseryl is a common misspelling of Desyrel.
Desvenlafaxine is a prescription medication used for treating depression. This eMedTV Web page describes desvenlafaxine in more detail, including information on its uses, effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
The recommended desvenlafaxine dosage for people with depression is 50 mg per day. This page from the eMedTV library covers desvenlafaxine dosing in more detail and discusses the potential risks of stopping the drug abruptly.
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Drug Info
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription drug desvenlafaxine succinate. Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, uses, and drug interactions.
Desyrel is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat depression in adults. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works and briefly covers its dosing information and possible side effects.
The suggested Desyrel dosage for adults who are first starting treatment for depression is 150 mg daily. This eMedTV resource offers more dosing information, including an explanation of when and how to take the medication.
Medications that may potentially cause Desyrel drug interactions include diclofenac, digoxin, and quinidine. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with Desyrel and describes the possible consequences.
Common Desyrel side effects may include headache, nausea, and fatigue. As this eMedTV page explains, although most side effects are mild and don't require medical attention, tell your doctor if you develop panic attacks, hallucinations, or anxiety.
Desyrel is commonly used for the treatment of depression in adults. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works and also lists possible off-label Desyrel uses, such as the treatment of insomnia or anxiety.
Desyrel Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV page lists important Desyrel warnings and precautions to be aware of, including potential side effects that may occur and existing conditions your healthcare provider should know about. For example, Desyrel may cause low blood pressure.
Dexmethylphenidate is a prescription medication used for the treatment of ADHD. This eMedTV resource explains how dexmethylphenidate works and when and how to take it, and also covers dexmethylphenidate strengths, dosing tips, and overdose symptoms.
Because dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant, it is often abused. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains some of the possible health consequences of dexmethylphenidate abuse, such as an irregular heartbeat or dangerously high body temperatures.
This eMedTV page explains that the starting dexmethylphenidate dose for people new to methylphenidate is 2.5 mg twice daily. This page also covers other dexmethylphenidate dosing tips, including dosing for people who have taken methylphenidate before.
Dexmethylphenidate Extended-Release
Dexmethylphenidate extended-release is a prescription medicine that is approved to treat the symptoms of ADHD. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works, lists some potential side effects, and gives tips on when and how to take the drug.
Dexmethylphenidate Extended-Release Dosing
As this eMedTV resource explains, for adults who are new to methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate extended-release dosing starts at 10 mg once daily. This page also lists the dosages for other people taking this drug, as well as some general dosing tips.
Dexmethylphenidate Extended-Release Info