Antipsychotics are a large class of drugs used to treat mental health conditions. They're most often used for treating schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, but they have many off-label uses in the United States. Psychosis disorders affect roughly 0.4% of adults worldwide, yet nearly 1.7% of American adults ... Read More
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Drug Profile: What Are Antipsychotics?
The Surprising Effects of Taking Antihistamines for Anxiety and Depression
Updated September 22, 2023 Doctors sometimes prescribe a drug for use outside of its listed purposes, especially if it looks safe and they believe it will be effective. This off-label use is common with many classes of drugs. That includes antihistamines, which have emerged as a promising way to treat short-term ... Read More
What’s ‘Falling into a K-Hole’ Like on a High Dose of Ketamine?
What does a K-hole feel like? This overview on ketamine breaks down everything you should know about this intense narcotic. LSD (acid) and magic mushrooms (psilocybin) are well known for their psychedelic properties, but they aren't the only drugs people use recreationally to achieve a trip-like state. Ketamine, ... Read More
Drug Profile: Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that's commonly sold under the brand name Remeron. If you're struggling with depression that's further complicated by anxiety or insomnia, your doctor may suggest trying mirtazapine to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. However, when it's prescribed for the first ... Read More
Drug Profile: Cyclobenzaprine
The skeletal muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine is available under the name Flexeril. It's used to treat short-term pain and discomfort arising from muscle injuries, such as sprains, strains, and spasms. When used alongside physical therapy and rest, Flexeril is very effective. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... Read More
What Are The Dangers of Mixing Cold Medicine and Alcohol?
Abusing cold medications by combining them with alcohol can be dangerous, but it doesn't always happen intentionally. Sometimes a person taking cold medicine will drink alcohol, not realizing it could lead to a negative drug interaction. Unfortunately, some people combine alcohol and cold remedies on purpose to achieve ... Read More
How Weed Can Cause Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Ongoing research investigating the health benefits of marijuana indicates that cannabis may help reduce symptoms of neurological or autoimmune conditions. In addition, chemotherapy patients suffering from nausea and vomiting often use medicinal cannabis for its anti-emetic properties. However, evidence also suggests ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Alcohol and Anxiety Medication
Drug interactions are an important public health topic. That is because the effects of combining certain drugs and substances can be harmful, even leading to addiction and because many people are unaware of the risks and dangers of such combinations. Two drugs that, when used in combination, can cause potentially risky ... Read More