How Antabuse Works in Alcoholism Treatment. Disulfiram (Antabuse) is used as a supplementary treatment for alcoholism. In combination with alcohol disulfiram causes the so-called antabuse reaction, which in mild cases, manifests small indisposition in the severe – a feeling of heat, throbbing headache, feeling of lack of air and dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, sweating, chest pain, palpitation, hypotension, [...]
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Why does the drug Strattera is recommended in European and international standards of treatment of ADHD? The only drug for the treatment of ADHD, not related to stimulants, and non-addictive; Affects the pathogenetic mechanism of ADHD – lack of key neurotransmitters in the brain structures; Affects all symptoms that can occur both at school and [...]
One of the newer drugs, Clonidine for ADHD, has recently hit the headlines because of the controversy caused by deaths of four children who had been given this drug. The fact is that Clonidine is given to children with ADHD because they are trying to get over the side effects of the other psychostimulants which [...]
How does Catapres (Clonidine) work? Catapres (Clonidine) decreases heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that the blood can flow easily. It decreases the levels of certain chemicals found in the patients blood causing the arteries to widen and enabling normal heart beat. The effect is lowered blood pressure. FDA approves the medicine for [...]
Bupropion is an antidepressant. Bupropion is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. At least one brand of bupropion (Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects. Bupropion May also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I [...]
Prescription drugs should be affordable, safe, and easy to obtain. Unfortunately, millions of people in the US are without health or prescription drug coverage. This makes it very difficult or impossible for some to obtain their medicine. This jeopardizes their health. Nonetheless, some online pharmacy companies have responded to the critical need of people. In [...]
