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clomipramine (Anafranil)

clomipramine (Anafranil)

What is the dosage for clomipramine? : Treatment with clomipramine should be started at the lowest recommended dose and increased slowly based on patient response to minimize the risk for side effects. Clomipramine tablets are better tolerated when administered with meals. Which drugs or supplements interact with clomipramine? Patients starting treatment with clomipramine should consult […]

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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Risperdal (risperidone)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Risperdal (risperidone)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Risperdal (risperidone): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and Risperdal (risperidone) are different types of antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia. Haloperidol is also used to treat acute psychosis and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s syndrome. Risperidone is also used to treat bipolar mania and autism. A brand name for haloperidol is […]

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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Xanax (alprazolam)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Xanax (alprazolam)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Xanax (alprazolam): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and Xanax (alprazolam) are used to treat different types of psychiatric disorders. Haloperidol is used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s syndrome. Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. A brand name for haloperidol is Haldol. […]

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Trees an Oasis of Mental Well-Being

Trees an Oasis of Mental Well-Being

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, July 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — City dwellers who live on tree-lined streets might be happier and healthier for it, a large new study suggests. The study, of nearly 47,000 urban residents, found that those who lived in areas shaded by tree canopy reported less psychological […]

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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Thorazine (chlorpromazine)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Thorazine (chlorpromazine)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Thorazine (chlorpromazine): What’s the difference? Haloperidol and chlorpromazine are antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia and acute psychosis. Haloperidol is also used to treat tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s syndrome. Chlorpromazine is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder and severe behavioral problems in children. Chlorpromazine is also […]

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Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Zyprexa (olanzapine)

Haldol (haloperidol) vs. Zyprexa (olanzapine)

What are the side effects of haloperidol and olanzapine? Haloperidol The most common side effects associated with Haldol are: extrapyramidal effects (sudden, often jerky, involuntary motions of the head, neck, arms, body, or eyes, muscle stiffness, akathisia, Parkinsonism), dizziness, hyperactivity, tiredness, and nausea. Other important side effects are: Haldol may cause a condition called “orthostatic […]

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How ‘tickling’ the ear could prevent age related disease

How ‘tickling’ the ear could prevent age related disease

New research suggests that using controlled electric currents to stimulate certain parts of the ear could readjust the body’s metabolic balance, thus reducing the risk of age related health problems. Can ‘tickling’ the ear with electric stimuli improve health later in life? Scientists from the United Kingdom believe that it can. Vagus nerve stimulation is […]

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clozapine (Clozaril, Fazacio ODT, Versacloz)

clozapine (Clozaril, Fazacio ODT, Versacloz)

What is clozapine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Clozapine is an anti-psychotic medication that works by blocking receptors in the brain for several neurotransmitters (chemicals that nerves use to communicate with each other) including dopamine type 4 receptors, serotonin type 2 receptors, norepinephrine receptors, acetylcholine receptors, and histamine receptors. Unlike traditional anti-psychotic […]