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antidepressant medication side effects
antidepressant medication side effects .The word ‘antidepressant’ implies an agent acting against depression; hence it is the treatment of choice for those with a diagnosis of depression. However, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence recommends antidepressants should not be used for people suffering from mild to moderate depression; therapeutic interventions should instead be […]
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ecstasy side effects short term/long term
Ecstasy (‘Es’) Ecstasy usually comes in tablet form and is swallowed. After about 20–30 minutes it produces a relaxed, euphoric state, a heightened perception of surroundings and a feeling of understanding and acceptance of others. This lasts for 2–4 hours. Tolerance does occur but physical dependence is not thought to. Many tablets sold as ecstasy […]
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stimulants side effects urine
Stimulant drugs include a mphetamine, cocaine and crack cocaine. Some amphetamine and amphetamine-like drugs are legally produced and used therapeutically. For example, dexamphetamine (dexedrine) and methylphenidate (ritalin) are, somewhat controversially, used for the management of children with attention deficit disorder. In the past amphetamine was prescribed as an appetite suppressant and in the treatment of […]
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benzodiazepines side effects on the body
Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for their therapeutic effects in relieving anxiety and promoting sleep. They can also be used as a muscle relaxant and an anti-convulsant. Diazepam, temazepam and nitrazepam are examples. Benzodiazepines are most commonly available in tablet form but when misused may be injected (after crushing). Tolerance develops to both therapeutic and non-therapeutic […]
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Cannabis Side Effects
Cannabis (there is still uncertainty as to what type of drug cannabis is – Drugscope advises that it can be termed both a cannaboid and a hallucinogen) is frequently in the news and the subject of debate in terms of the relationship between its use and mental illness. Its use is more widely acceptable socially […]
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Side Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This is the technical name forthe much-feared ‘shock’ therapy. There is no doubt that ECT is often given to people who do not need it. It may also sometimes be given without anaesthesia, which is unacceptable,unethical practice. Despite these incidents of bad practice, the fact remains that that ECT is one of […]
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Side effects of antipsychotics
Side effects Typical antipsychotics are sometimes classified, in the British National Formulary for example, by their side-effect profi le. This is dependent on their propensity to act not only as an antagonist at dopamine D2 receptors but at other dopamine receptors and other types of receptors such as alpha-1 adrenaline, H1 histamine and M1 acetylcholine […]
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What if there are side-effects?
First, make sure that the complaints really are side-effects. For example, someone may say that shehas felt tired since starting the medicine, but sympathetic questioning may show that thesymptoms were present even before the medicine was started and are therefore likely to be a resultof the illness. In such cases, reassure the person by pointing […]
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