Pain is a very real problem for the many people who daily endure chronic and acute symptoms. Seeking out pain medications to treat this pain and be able to maintain daily activities is not necessarily a bad thing. However, drug seeking behavior is a term often used to describe the manipulative and tell-tale signs of ... Read More
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Drug Profile: Mirtazapine
Updated 10/17/2024 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 ... 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
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
What the New Science of PGx Means for Mental Health Treatment
When used by healthcare providers to prescribe certain medications, the new science of non-invasive pharmacogenetic testing, or “PGx,” can show genetic markers that reveal how these medications may interact with patients. PGx uses a simple cheek swab to analyze gene variants for genes that may predict responses to ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Dilaudid and Valium
Drug interactions are nothing new. People have experienced the various side effects of taking medications since drugs were first prescribed. That's why all prescription medications are required to carry warning labels and instructions about the distinct types of interactions, what to expect in the form of side effects, ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Tramadol and Ativan
Ativan and Tramadol are two fairly common prescription medications that you may find together in your medicine cabinet at some point. While Tramadol is typically prescribed to manage symptoms of physical pain, Ativan is commonly prescribed for managing anxiety. Tramadol is an opioid and Ativan is a benzodiazepine. ... Read More
SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome – What Everyone Should Know
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors — or SSRIs — can be an incredible help for people diagnosed with depression. They're also considered very safe, with little potential for abuse because of their long-term effects. But while this is true, just like with other drugs, taking SSRIs isn't completely risk-free. When a ... Read More
