Review of bupropion use in the management of major depressive disorder »
Bupropion is presumed to be a dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and is an effective antidepressant. It is available as three oral formulations: (i) bupropion immediate release (IR) [Wellbutrin] administered three times daily; (ii) bupropion sustained release (SR) [Wellbutrin SR] administered twice daily; and (iii) bupropion extended/modified release (XR) [Wellbutrin XL /Wellbutrin XR ] administered once daily. [...]
How to prevent Candida when on acne treatment »
This is an important video if you’re taking antibiotics or the pill to treat your acne.
General information about Zopiclone (Somnosan, Imovane, Zimovane, Zopinox) »
Zopiclone (pronunciation perhaps IPA: /?z?p?klo?n/), sold as Somnosan, Imovane, Zimovane and Zopinox in Europe and Canada, and as the eszopiclone analogue Lunesta in the United States, is a novel hypnotic agent used in the treatment of insomnia. Zopiclone is a controlled substance in the United States, Canada and some European countries, and may be illegal [...]
“Prozac (fluoxetine) revolution” - Introduction of antidepressants in USA »
At one time or another, almost every teen may appear to be depressed. Usually, the depression is slight and goes away with time. But some kinds of depression need medical intervention. With such an intervention, writing a prescription for Prozac (fluoxetine) or some other antidepressant drug (Figure 1.1) has become the first order of business. [...]
13 things your pharmacist won’t tell you »
What to bear in mind the next time you visit the pharmacy counter. 1. Don’t try to get anything past us. Prescriptions for painkillers or sleeping aids always get extra scrutiny. 2. We’re not serving fries in here. I’d think twice about using a drive-through pharmacy. Working there distracts us-not a good thing when it comes to [...]
9 more things your pharmacist isn’t telling you »
More secrets from behind the drug counter. 1. Don’t put up with the silent treatment. Pharmacists are required by law in most states to counsel patients and answer their questions. If your pharmacist seems too busy to do talk with you, take your business someplace else. 2. An over-the-counter version might do the trick. You may just [...]
Natural (herbal) medicine: A necessity for good health »
We are in the midst of a revolution in our nation’s health care.We live in an era when there are more office visits to complementary and alternative medicine practitioners than to primary care medical doctors. The public has demanded safer, less expensive, and more nonsuppressive therapies to prevent disease and restore their health.We have come [...]
Oral contraceptives studied in acne »
Oral contraceptives generally contain an estrogen (most commonly ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin. In their early formulations, oral contraceptives contained over 100 mg of estrogen. In these and higher doses, estrogens themselves can suppress sebum production. Estrogens also act on the liver to increase the [...]
Alprazolam (Xanax, Xanor, Tafil) »
Definition of Alprazolam (Xanax, Xanor, Tafil) Alprazolam is a tranquilizer. It belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. In the United States alprazolam is sold under brand name Xanax. Purpose of Alprazolam (Xanax, Xanor, Tafil) The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved alprazolam to treat anxiety, panic disorder, and anxiety associated with depression. Occasionally [...]
Hoodia finds life after Unilever »
Phytopharm, the UK start-up Unilever dumped in November after spending more than ?20m euros in a failed attempt to develop a hoodia-based weight management product, says it is in discussions with major food and food supplements players about the South African fruit extract. Some of the potential partners were “of a similar profile to Unilever” but [...]