Mental Health Articles A-Z
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Prolixin is only available as a generic because the brand-name version is no longer manufactured. This eMedTV segment describes the various versions of generic Prolixin that are available, as well as the different strengths of the medicine.
Currently, Serzone is only available in generic form. This part of the eMedTV library offers information on the drug companies that manufacture generic Serzone tablets and lists the various strengths available for the generic drug.
Generic Surmontil is available in two strengths (25 mg and 50 mg) and is manufactured by Actavis USA. This eMedTV page describes generic Surmontil in more detail and explains how it compares to brand-name Surmontil.
While brand-name Thorazine is no longer being produced, generic Thorazine is still available. This page on the eMedTV site lists the various strengths of generic Thorazine that are available, as well as the companies that manufacture the medicine.
There are currently two strengths of generic Vivactil available. This article from the eMedTV archives talks more about the generic versions of Vivactil, including information on how they compare to the brand-name drug.
This eMedTV segment explains that generic Xanax XR is currently available in several different strengths. This page also describes how the FDA has assigned an "AB" rating to generic Xanax XR, meaning it is equivalent to the brand-name medication.
Ginseng is a supplement commonly used for stimulating the immune system and improving mental function. This eMedTV page lists other benefits of ginseng and explores the effectiveness of the supplement. Gensang is a common misspelling of ginseng.
Ginseng supplements are often used for improving mental function and memory. This eMedTV resource describes some of the other possible benefits of ginseng and explores its effectiveness. Genseng is a common misspelling of ginseng.
Ginseng is an herbal supplement used for stimulating the immune system and improving mental functioning. This eMedTV Web page explores other possible benefits and lists a few potential side effects. Gensing is a common misspelling of ginseng.
People often take ginseng to improve mental functioning and overall mental health. This eMedTV page describes the effects of ginseng, explores its effectiveness, and lists some of its possible side effects. Ginisang is a common misspelling of ginseng.
Ginseng is believed to stimulate the immune system and improve mental health and functioning. This eMedTV segment explores the effects of ginseng and explains what side effects may occur with the supplement. Ginsang is a common misspelling of ginseng.
Ginseng is an herbal supplement often used to enhance memory and mental function. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses some of the benefits of ginseng, explains how it works, and explores the safety and effectiveness of these products.
Very little information is currently available about the use of ginseng in breastfeeding women. This eMedTV article offers more information on ginseng and breastfeeding, and explains whether the supplement appears to be safe for breastfeeding women.
In general, pregnant women should avoid ginseng, especially during the first trimester. This eMedTV resource provides more information on ginseng and pregnancy, and explains what problems may occur if the supplement is used by pregnant women.
Although there is no standard ginseng dosage, 200 mg daily appears to be a reasonable dose. This part of the eMedTV Web site provides more information on ginseng dosing and offers tips for finding a reliable manufacturer for ginseng supplements.
Diabetes medications and blood-thinning medicines could cause ginseng drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page lists other drugs that may interact with ginseng supplements and describes the potential problems that may occur with these interactions.
Heart palpitations, low blood sugar, and mania are possible symptoms of a ginseng overdose. This eMedTV resource explores other potential effects of an overdose and describes the steps that may be taken to treat an overdose of ginseng supplements.
On this eMedTV Web page, many topics about ginseng root supplements are discussed. This includes information on what they might work for, whether they are safe, dosing, side effects, and warnings.
Ginseng may theoretically decrease your ability to form blood clots. This eMedTV article lists other side effects or problems that may occur with ginseng. Safety warnings and precautions on who may not be able to take ginseng safely are also included.
Ginseng is a popular herbal supplement used for improving mental functioning and overall mental health. This eMedTV segment covers other benefits of the supplement and lists possible side effects that may occur. Ginsing is a common misspelling of ginseng.
Glutamine is an amino acid that is found in many foods and available as dietary supplements. This eMedTV segment discusses possible glutamine benefits and explores the effectiveness of the supplement. Glutamin is a common misspelling of glutamine.
Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that is sometimes used in dietary supplements. This eMedTV segment covers some of the possible benefits of glutamine, discusses its effectiveness, and explores the safety of supplementation.
It is generally considered a good idea to avoid glutamine (L-glutamine) supplements while breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at glutamine and breastfeeding, and explains whether the drug is safe for breastfeeding women.
Glutamine (L-glutamine) supplements may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This portion of the eMedTV site provides more information on glutamine and pregnancy, and explains why dietary supplements may not be safe for pregnant women.
A standard glutamine dosage has not been established yet. This article from the eMedTV archives discusses glutamine dosing in more detail and offers information on how to best determine a safe and effective glutamine dosage.
Lactulose, seizure medications, and chemotherapy medicines may cause negative glutamine drug interactions. This eMedTV article further explains what may happen when these products interact with glutamine supplementation.
It is currently not known exactly what to expect with a glutamine (L-glutamine) overdose. This eMedTV Web page explores some of the potential effects of a glutamine overdose and explains what treatment options are available.
Studies have reported no significant side effects with glutamine supplementation. This page from the eMedTV Web site describes some of the problems that have been reported with the supplement and lists theoretical side effects to be aware of.
Glutamine Supplement Information
This eMedTV Web segment discusses the supplement glutamine. Information includes whether it works (and for what), if it is safe, dosing, side effects, and overdose information.
Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that is available in the form of dietary supplements. This eMedTV article describes glutamine in more detail and lists possible benefits of the supplement. Glutemine is a common misspelling of glutamine.
Glutamine is an amino acid that is often found in various foods and dietary supplements. This eMedTV page describes the effects of glutamine and explains when glutamine supplementation may be beneficial. Glutimine is a common misspelling of glutamine.
Glutamine is an amino acid that is available as a dietary supplement. This eMedTV resource describes the other sources for glutamine and lists some of the benefits of using glutamine supplementation. Glutomine is a common misspelling of glutamine.
Haloperidol is a drug used to treat several conditions, such as psychotic disorders and behavior problems. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works and lists factors that may affect your dose. Haliperidol is a common misspelling of haloperidol.
Haloperidol is a prescription medication that is used to treat psychotic disorders and behavior problems. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of haloperidol, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Haloperidol (Haldol) Drug Information
As this eMedTV page explains, haloperidol dosing usually starts at 3 mg to 5 mg two to three times daily for adults with severe symptoms. This page lists factors that can affect the dosage your doctor prescribes, as well as tips on taking the drug.
How to Take Chasteberry (Vitex)?
As this eMedTV page explains, it is a good idea to follow the instructions on the label of your particular chasteberry product. This page further explains how chasteberry (vitex) is taken and discusses why there is no standard dosage of this supplement.
Iloperidone is a medication approved to treat schizophrenia. This article from the eMedTV Web library provides a complete overview of the drug, including information on how this antipsychotic medicine works, dosing guidelines, side effects, and more.
For people with schizophrenia, the recommended starting dosage of iloperidone is 1 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page outlines some of the factors that may affect your dose and explains why the dosage is slowly increased over a period of several days.
On this eMedTV Web page, the prescription drug iloperidone is discussed. Information includes its dosing, side effects, warnings, and precautions.
The antidepressant imipramine comes in two forms -- imipramine hydrochloride and imipramine pamoate. This eMedTV article discusses the differences between the two products and explains what the drugs are used for.
Imipramine (Tofranil, Tofranil PM)
This eMedTV page provides an overview of imipramine alternatives for the treatment of depression. Some of these alternatives include other antidepressants (such as Prozac), "talk therapy," electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and alternative therapies.
Breastfeeding while taking imipramine can cause low amounts of the drug to be passed to the nursing baby. This eMedTV article discusses research findings on imipramine and breastfeeding, and explains the possible risks involved.
Dry mouth is a common side effect of imipramine. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses imipramine and dry mouth in more detail, offers tips for dry mouth relief, and explains what your doctor may recommend if dry mouth doesn't improve.
This eMedTV Web page explains that if you're taking imipramine and pregnancy occurs, you should let your doctor know. A pregnant woman may take imipramine if its benefits to her and the fetus outweigh the possible risks.
As with all antidepressants, there may be an increased risk of suicidal behavior while taking imipramine. This eMedTV page discusses imipramine and suicide in more detail and contains a list of possible signs of suicidal behavior to look out for.
Weight gain may potentially occur with the use of imipramine. This eMedTV Web page discusses imipramine and weight gain in more detail and lists common lifestyle changes that your doctor may recommend to help with any weight gain.
This eMedTV Web page lists imipramine overdose symptoms (such as vomiting and blue skin) and treatment options (including fluids through an IV) -- and explains that you should seek immediate medical attention if you have overdosed on imipramine.
Imipramine Sexual Side Effects
Sexual side effects of imipramine may include changes in libido and impotence. This part of the eMedTV archives describes these imipramine sexual side effects in more detail and discusses what your doctor may recommend if they occur.
Imipramine withdrawal symptoms may include headaches, nausea, and malaise. As this eMedTV segment explains, if you are discontinuing imipramine use, your healthcare provider may wean you off of the drug slowly to help prevent withdrawals.
Imipramine is a prescription drug that is used to treat depression in adults. As this eMedTV page explains, it is available as two different products -- imipramine hydrochloride and imipramine pamoate. Imiprimine is a common misspelling of imipramine.
This eMedTV article explains that imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant that is available in two different products. This page discusses some of the differences between these two products. Impramine is a common misspelling of imipramine.
Information About Manic Depression
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Inositol is a dietary supplement that is claimed to be useful for treating various conditions. This eMedTV article discusses other possible inositol benefits and explores the effectiveness of this product. Inosital is a common misspelling of inositol.
Inositol is a dietary supplement used to treat a variety of different conditions. This eMedTV Web page explores various inositol uses, discusses the safety and effectiveness of the supplement, and describes potential side effects that may occur.
It may not be safe to take inositol supplements while breastfeeding. This page on the eMedTV site offers a more in-depth look at inositol and breastfeeding, including information on whether the naturally occurring molecule passes through breast milk.
There is not enough information available to recommend inositol supplements for pregnant women. This eMedTV page includes more information about inositol and pregnancy, and discusses the potential risks of using the supplement while pregnant.
Inositol is claimed to be useful for many uses, but none of these are supported by scientific evidence. This eMedTV segment discusses some of the supposed inositol benefits and explains whether the supplement should be used in children.
An effective and safe inositol dosage has not been established at this time. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains what inositol doses are commonly used in clinical studies and offers other important dosing information for the dietary supplement.
Divalproex, valproic acid, and lithium are some of the medicines that may interact with inositol. This eMedTV Web page lists specific products that may cause inositol drug interactions and describes the potential problems that may occur.
Nausea and vomiting may occur as a result of an inositol overdose. As this eMedTV page explains, however, very little is known about the possible effects of an inositol overdose, and it is not known if an overdose of the supplement is even possible.
