Mental Health Articles A-Z
The recommended dose of perphenazine for treating schizophrenia is 4 mg to 8 mg three times daily. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of perphenazine dosing guidelines, and also includes information on when and how to take the medicine.
Phenelzine is an older medication commonly used to treat depression. This segment of the eMedTV archives describes the drug in more detail and offers information on how it works, potential side effects that may occur, and dosing information.
Most people who start depression treatment with phenelzine take 15 mg three times a day. This article on the eMedTV Web site offers more information on phenelzine dosing and provides precautions and tips for those taking the medication.
As an essential amino acid, phenylalanine is vital to the formation of proteins. This eMedTV page describes phenylalanine supplements in more detail, explaining the conditions they may help treat, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Phenylalanine and Breastfeeding
This page of the eMedTV library takes a look at the issues surrounding phenylalanine and breastfeeding. It offers things to consider before trying these supplements and explains why it might be best to wait until after a child is weaned.
This article on the eMedTV site provides a discussion on phenylalanine and pregnancy. While a normal dietary intake is safe for most pregnant women, this article explains why women with a certain medical condition will need to watch their intake.
The body uses phenylalanine for the building of proteins. Phenylalanine supplements, as this eMedTV Web page explains, are claimed to help with several different conditions. These phenylalanine benefits are discussed in detail in this article.
While there is a recommended phenylalanine dosage when obtaining this important amino acid through food, as this eMedTV article explains, there are no dosing recommendations for supplements. This article explains why this is currently the case.
Phenylalanine Drug Interactions
Taking some drugs in combination with phenylalanine could cause potentially negative interactions. This eMedTV segment lists the medicines that can lead to phenylalanine drug interactions and describes the problems that could occur as a result.
While a phenylalanine overdose is not likely to cause problems in normal, healthy adults, as this eMedTV page explains, it will cause problems in people with a specific medical condition. Possible treatment options for an overdose are also described.
Because phenylalanine is often obtained from the diet, side effects typically don't occur. However, as this eMedTV resource explains, phenylalanine side effects could occur with supplements or in people with certain medical conditions.
Phenylalanine Supplement Information
This eMedTV Web page explores phenylalanine supplements. Information includes whether it works (and for what), if it is safe, dosing, side effects, and benefits.
Phenylalanine is a naturally occurring amino acid important for human nutrition. This eMedTV resource provides a brief overview of phenylalanine and includes a link to more in-depth information. Phenylanine is a common misspelling of phenylalanine.
Precautions and Warnings With Alprazolam
Alprazolam may cause depression or worsen preexisting depression in some people. As this eMedTV article explains, there are many other alprazolam warnings and precautions, including important information on who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Amoxapine
Do not take amoxapine if you have recently had a heart attack. This eMedTV page lists other people who should avoid the drug and offers more precautions and warnings with amoxapine, including a list of possible side effects that may occur.
Precautions and Warnings With Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine Extended Release
This eMedTV article describes some precautions and warnings with amphetamine-dextroamphetamine extended release, including potential drug interactions and pregnancy risks. This article also discusses who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Budeprion SR
This eMedTV page covers several precautions and warnings with Budeprion SR, such as the safety of taking Budeprion SR while pregnant and the risk of liver damage in some people taking the drug. This page also explains who should not take Budeprion SR.
Precautions and Warnings With Buproban
Buproban can raise the risk of suicidal behavior or seizures in some people. This eMedTV page discusses other precautions and warnings with Buproban, such as the safety of taking Buproban while pregnant and people who shouldn't take the drug at all.
Precautions and Warnings With Bupropion
Among the precautions and warnings with bupropion listed on this eMedTV page are possible drug interactions, the safety of taking bupropion while pregnant, and the risk of liver damage or suicidal thoughts or behavior in some people taking this drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Bupropion SR
This eMedTV page examines bupropion SR warnings and precautions, such as an increased risk of developing seizures, potential allergic reactions, and the possibility of high blood pressure. This page also covers who should not take bupropion SR.
Precautions and Warnings With Bupropion XL
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at several precautions and warnings with bupropion XL, such as potential drug interactions, the risk of seizures, and possible liver damage. This page also lists who should avoid taking the antidepressant.
Precautions and Warnings With Buspirone
Before taking buspirone, let your healthcare provider know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This eMedTV article discusses other precautions and warnings with buspirone, including a list of people who should avoid taking the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Chlordiazepoxide and Amitriptyline
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline is a controlled substance and has the potential to be abused. This eMedTV page includes more precautions and warnings with chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline, and lists other problems that may occur with the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Citalopram
People with liver or kidney problems may need to take a lower dose of citalopram. This eMedTV Web page contains more precautions and warnings with citalopram, lists possible side effects to look out for, and explains who should not take the medicine.
Precautions and Warnings With Desvenlafaxine
You should not take desvenlafaxine if you are allergic to venlafaxine (a similar medication). This eMedTV segment provides other precautions and warnings with desvenlafaxine, including more information on who should not use this medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Dexmethylphenidate
This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at some of the precautions and warnings with dexmethylphenidate, including the safety of taking the drug while pregnant and potential drug interactions. This page also covers who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Dexmethylphenidate Extended-Release
This eMedTV segment takes a look at several precautions and warnings with dexmethylphenidate extended-release, including the safety of taking the drug while pregnant and potential drug reactions. This page also lists people who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Elavil
Among the precautions and warnings with Elavil covered on this eMedTV page are possible drug interactions, conditions to tell your doctor about before taking Elavil (like schizophrenia), and the safety of taking the medicine while nursing or pregnant.
Precautions and Warnings With Haloperidol
Taking haloperidol can cause dangerous side effects or increase the risk of seizures in some people. This eMedTV resource discusses other precautions and warnings with haloperidol, including a list of people who should not take the drug at all.
Precautions and Warnings With L-Tryptophan
You may not be able to take L-tryptophan if you have certain health conditions (such as kidney disease). This eMedTV page further explores other L-tryptophan safety precautions, including what to tell your doctor before using the amino acid.
Precautions and Warnings With Lisdexamfetamine
Using lisdexamfetamine can increase the risk of seizures or cause vision problems. This part of the eMedTV archives describes other precautions and warnings with lisdexamfetamine to be aware of, and explains who should not take the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Lorazepam
Lorazepam can cause psychological and physical dependence in some people. This eMedTV segment discusses several precautions and warnings with lorazepam, including information on who should avoid the drug and whether it's safe to take it while pregnant.
Precautions and Warnings With Loxapine
Loxapine may affect your ability to drive a car and increase your risk of seizures and liver damage. This eMedTV selection covers several precautions and warnings with loxapine and also explains those who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Maprotiline
Before starting maprotiline, be sure to let your doctor know if you've recently had a heart attack. This eMedTV page offers other important precautions and warnings with maprotiline, including possible side effects that may occur.
Precautions and Warnings With Methamphetamine
Some precautions and warnings to be aware of with methamphetamine concern taking the drug with a MAOI. This eMedTV resource highlights other precautions and warnings with methamphetamine, such as those concerning its addictive nature.
Precautions and Warnings With Mirtazapine
This eMedTV segment examines several precautions and warnings with mirtazapine, including the risk of low blood pressure, potential drug interactions, and the danger of taking the drug while pregnant. This page also lists who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Molindone
Taking antipsychotic medications like molindone may increase your risk of seizures. This eMedTV resource contains a list of other precautions and warnings with molindone to be aware of, including information on who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Oxazepam
Oxazepam is probably not safe for use during pregnancy. This section of the eMedTV library discusses other precautions and warnings with oxazepam, such as the safety of taking oxazepam if you are breastfeeding or have liver or kidney disease.
Precautions and Warnings With Paliperidone
Paliperidone can cause a life-threatening irregular heart rhythm called QT prolongation in some people. This eMedTV page provides more precautions and warnings with paliperidone, such as the safety of taking the drug while pregnant or nursing.
Precautions and Warnings With Perphenazine
Taking perphenazine can cause liver damage or eye problems when used for long periods of time. This eMedTV resource discusses other precautions and warnings with perphenazine, and outlines those who should not take the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Phenelzine
This resource on the eMedTV Web site lists important precautions and warnings with phenelzine that people taking it should be aware of. For example, people who have congestive heart failure should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Quetiapine XR
Quetiapine XR can potentially increase your risk of seizures and can cause cataracts. This part of the eMedTV library discusses other important precautions and warnings with quetiapine XR, including information on who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With the Methylphenidate Patch
Using the methylphenidate patch can increase one's risk of seizures. This eMedTV page covers other precautions and warnings with the methylphenidate patch to be aware of, such as those concerning its potential effect on heart rate and blood pressure.
Precautions and Warnings With the Selegiline Transdermal Patch
The selegiline transdermal patch can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in some people. This eMedTV article covers other precautions and warnings with the selegiline transdermal patch (for example, potential drug interactions).
Precautions and Warnings With Thiothixene
Thiothixene can potentially increase your risk of seizures, liver damage, or eye damage. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses a number of other precautions and warnings with thiothixene, including information on who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Tranylcypromine
Be sure to check your blood sugar often if you're taking tranylcypromine with diabetes medications. This eMedTV segment offers other precautions and warnings with tranylcypromine, including information on who should not take the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Varenicline
Before taking varenicline, make sure to let your doctor know if you have kidney disease or any allergies. This eMedTV segment includes other precautions and warnings with varenicline and also offers information on those who should not take the drug.