Articles related to "Medications"
New Medication or Treatment?
When your health care practitioner prescribes a new medication or treatment there is a series of things you need to do to ensure you get the optimum benefit.
medications • outcomes • health status • new medications or treatment • understand your medications
When your health care practitioner prescribes a new medication or treatment there is a series of things you need to do to ensure you get the optimum benefit.
medications • outcomes • health status • new medications or treatment • understand your medications
Taking Thyroid Medicine Properly
How you take your thyroid medication is an important part of treating your disease. Follow these simple tips for taking your thyroid medication properly.
taking thyroid medication properly • thyroid medication resources • timing your thyroid medication dosage around food • informing your physician of other medications and • monitor your dietary intake with your thyroid medi
How you take your thyroid medication is an important part of treating your disease. Follow these simple tips for taking your thyroid medication properly.
taking thyroid medication properly • thyroid medication resources • timing your thyroid medication dosage around food • informing your physician of other medications and • monitor your dietary intake with your thyroid medi
Children's Cold Medicines Warnings
Children under the age of 6 may be at risk and children under the age of two are difinitely at risk in the use of OTC cold and cough medications.
cough and cold medications • otc meds • over the counter medications • medications for children • fatalities in children from cough and cold medicin
Children under the age of 6 may be at risk and children under the age of two are difinitely at risk in the use of OTC cold and cough medications.
cough and cold medications • otc meds • over the counter medications • medications for children • fatalities in children from cough and cold medicin
Infant Cold Medicine Recall
An FDA panel has found cold and cough medications to be ineffective in children. For kids, treating colds the old-fashioned way is best.
fda panel recommendations • infant medication recall • ineffective medicine • banned childrens cold medicine ingredients • over the counter cold medication
An FDA panel has found cold and cough medications to be ineffective in children. For kids, treating colds the old-fashioned way is best.
fda panel recommendations • infant medication recall • ineffective medicine • banned childrens cold medicine ingredients • over the counter cold medication
Anti-epileptic Medication and Birth Defects
Birth Defects and Seizures
health • disorders • epilepsy • birth defects • seizures
Birth Defects and Seizures
health • disorders • epilepsy • birth defects • seizures
GERD Treatment and Medication
GERD treatment focuses on symptom relief through acid reflux medication and an acid reflux diet. Natural treatment for acid reflux can also relieve GERD symptoms.
acid reflux cure • acid reflux treatment • gerd treatment • acid reflux medication • acid reflux diet
GERD treatment focuses on symptom relief through acid reflux medication and an acid reflux diet. Natural treatment for acid reflux can also relieve GERD symptoms.
acid reflux cure • acid reflux treatment • gerd treatment • acid reflux medication • acid reflux diet
Instilled Medications
Drugs placed directly into the bladder can reduce pain.
dmso • heparin • cystistat • catheter • drugs
Drugs placed directly into the bladder can reduce pain.
dmso • heparin • cystistat • catheter • drugs
Medication, Personality & Suicide
What do we know about the effectiveness of drug therapies used in the treatment PD suicidal behavior? Dr. Robert Cardish sums it up.
personality disorder suicide • borderline pd self-destruction • pd suicidal behavior • personality disorder medication • antisocial pd suicidality
What do we know about the effectiveness of drug therapies used in the treatment PD suicidal behavior? Dr. Robert Cardish sums it up.
personality disorder suicide • borderline pd self-destruction • pd suicidal behavior • personality disorder medication • antisocial pd suicidality
Medications and their Web Sites
Medication is so essential to the treatment of schizophrenia. You would expect web sites devoted to each medication but pharmaceutical companies are not allowed to market prescription products to the public. This column surveys some of the sites sponsored by pharmacuetical companies.
medication • schizophrenia • web sites • antipsychotic • atypicals
Medication is so essential to the treatment of schizophrenia. You would expect web sites devoted to each medication but pharmaceutical companies are not allowed to market prescription products to the public. This column surveys some of the sites sponsored by pharmacuetical companies.
medication • schizophrenia • web sites • antipsychotic • atypicals
Medications for Crohn's Disease....Prednisone
Part one in a series of articles on the different medications avaliable and commonly used to treat Crohn's Disease.
crohns • medication • prednisone • colits • illnessess
Part one in a series of articles on the different medications avaliable and commonly used to treat Crohn's Disease.
crohns • medication • prednisone • colits • illnessess
The Great Medications Scare
The debate over whether we should medicate our kids has intensified into a fierce political controversy and a class action lawsuit. Lost in the political and legal posturing are the facats.
depression • bipolar • adhd • ritalin • ritalin lawsuit
The debate over whether we should medicate our kids has intensified into a fierce political controversy and a class action lawsuit. Lost in the political and legal posturing are the facats.
depression • bipolar • adhd • ritalin • ritalin lawsuit
The Use of Medication in Treating Schizophrenia
Medication is the foundation of recovery in schizophrenia but the number of appropriate medications available is dependent on a number of factors varying with that particular patient.
medication • antipsychotics • conventional • atypical • risperidone
Medication is the foundation of recovery in schizophrenia but the number of appropriate medications available is dependent on a number of factors varying with that particular patient.
medication • antipsychotics • conventional • atypical • risperidone
The Uses of Steroid Medication
Corticosteroid drugs are used extensively in medicine. Sensible use requires knowledge of their considerable benefits and their known side-effects.
uses of steroids • effects of sex hormones • effects of androgens • effects of oestrogens • sport and anabolic steroids
Corticosteroid drugs are used extensively in medicine. Sensible use requires knowledge of their considerable benefits and their known side-effects.
uses of steroids • effects of sex hormones • effects of androgens • effects of oestrogens • sport and anabolic steroids
Birth Control and Epilepsy
Effectivness of Birth Control and Anti-epileptic Drugs
women • epileptic seizures • antiepileptic medications • birth control pills • effectiveness
Effectivness of Birth Control and Anti-epileptic Drugs
women • epileptic seizures • antiepileptic medications • birth control pills • effectiveness
COPD Research
Research into methods of controlling or reversing the effects of COPD
copd • research • treatment • medications
Research into methods of controlling or reversing the effects of COPD
copd • research • treatment • medications
Emergency Alert for Arthritis Sufferers
A common arthritis medication has been recalled due to contamination with a heart medication which could cause life threatening complications.
public health • medications • safety • recall • etodolac (lodine®) capsules
A common arthritis medication has been recalled due to contamination with a heart medication which could cause life threatening complications.
public health • medications • safety • recall • etodolac (lodine®) capsules
Is This What We Want?
The new role of the psychiatric profession as dispensers of medications seems to be an arrangement we are quite happy with, but is it what we really want?
depression • psychiatry • antidepressants • medications • loren mosher
The new role of the psychiatric profession as dispensers of medications seems to be an arrangement we are quite happy with, but is it what we really want?
depression • psychiatry • antidepressants • medications • loren mosher
Remicade? Should I try it or not?
Remicade is a new drug used for Crohn's Disease, it comes with much joy and many questions. Read some personal stories I have found and learn a little more about this treatment.
crohns • colitis • remicade • medications • intestinal
Remicade is a new drug used for Crohn's Disease, it comes with much joy and many questions. Read some personal stories I have found and learn a little more about this treatment.
crohns • colitis • remicade • medications • intestinal
Special Places, Special Kids
Great vacations don't just happen. Travel with a child with a disability can be challenging, but not impossible.
disabled • handicapped • special needs • routine • medications
Great vacations don't just happen. Travel with a child with a disability can be challenging, but not impossible.
disabled • handicapped • special needs • routine • medications
STIGMA: APPROACHING WELLNESS IN SPITE OF IT ALL
Many mental health consumers have witnessed a barrage of news stories and dramas depicting mental illness in an unfavorable light over the past month or so. Because these shows were frightening to many viewers, stigma seems to be on the increase in the aftermath. What can we do? We can try to change it--but by proving those who stigmatize wrong. In groups, we might choose to start a bipolar band or direct or act in a bipolar play. We may even start a bipolar softball team. But as individuals, we can make a far greater contribution. Read about some current trends in mental health policy and then learn the importance of looking towards wellness by reading how one nurse found her own path toward balance and was able to reach her potential. By striving toward less extreme behavior, we can better steer clear of the mental health and criminal justice systems, and at the same time, rebuild our lives through healthy habits, taking meds, avoiding alcohol, caffeine and drugs, and taking advantage of social skills and illness and behavioral management resources.
institutionalization • stigma • media • jail • commitments
Many mental health consumers have witnessed a barrage of news stories and dramas depicting mental illness in an unfavorable light over the past month or so. Because these shows were frightening to many viewers, stigma seems to be on the increase in the aftermath. What can we do? We can try to change it--but by proving those who stigmatize wrong. In groups, we might choose to start a bipolar band or direct or act in a bipolar play. We may even start a bipolar softball team. But as individuals, we can make a far greater contribution. Read about some current trends in mental health policy and then learn the importance of looking towards wellness by reading how one nurse found her own path toward balance and was able to reach her potential. By striving toward less extreme behavior, we can better steer clear of the mental health and criminal justice systems, and at the same time, rebuild our lives through healthy habits, taking meds, avoiding alcohol, caffeine and drugs, and taking advantage of social skills and illness and behavioral management resources.
institutionalization • stigma • media • jail • commitments
Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Part I
Established treatments for the illness, including therapy and medications.
anorexia • therapy • medications • family • treatment
Established treatments for the illness, including therapy and medications.
anorexia • therapy • medications • family • treatment
Two Heights: Two Worlds - Your Life Held in a Pill's Worth
Anticonvulsants, to someone with seizures, are the equivalent of life preservers to a sailor. You need to educate yourself on what the latest medical breakthroughs for your case are so you can tell your doctor. Your perspective on coping techniques when your life is not perfect is critical.
education on brain research • coping techniques • epilepsy medications • perspective • quality of life
Anticonvulsants, to someone with seizures, are the equivalent of life preservers to a sailor. You need to educate yourself on what the latest medical breakthroughs for your case are so you can tell your doctor. Your perspective on coping techniques when your life is not perfect is critical.
education on brain research • coping techniques • epilepsy medications • perspective • quality of life
When Crohn's get you down
Here are some suggestions for dealing with depression and Crohn's Disease
crohns • depression • medications • illness
Here are some suggestions for dealing with depression and Crohn's Disease
crohns • depression • medications • illness
Adventurous Seniors Packing Lists
Got Toilet Paper? Photocopy of Passport? Hand Sanitizer? From AARP, CDC Come Tips for Senior Travelers on What to Pack in Carry-on Luggage Besides Clothes and Toiletries
purell hand cleanerr • deet insect killer • sunscreen • upset stomach medication • painkillers
Got Toilet Paper? Photocopy of Passport? Hand Sanitizer? From AARP, CDC Come Tips for Senior Travelers on What to Pack in Carry-on Luggage Besides Clothes and Toiletries
purell hand cleanerr • deet insect killer • sunscreen • upset stomach medication • painkillers
Are We Over-Medicating Our Kids?
Depression these days is feeding on our young, but are we taking the easy way out?
depression • children • antidepressants • zoloft • prozac
Depression these days is feeding on our young, but are we taking the easy way out?
depression • children • antidepressants • zoloft • prozac
Copaxone for Multiple Sclerosis
Copaxone, or glatiramer acetate, is a disease-modifying medication for multiple sclerosis. Unlike interferon drugs, Copaxone is a synthetic compound.
copaxone • glatiramer acetate • disease-modifying drugs • multiple sclerosis • ms
Copaxone, or glatiramer acetate, is a disease-modifying medication for multiple sclerosis. Unlike interferon drugs, Copaxone is a synthetic compound.
copaxone • glatiramer acetate • disease-modifying drugs • multiple sclerosis • ms
Diabetes Linked to Alzheimer's
Diabetes is now linked to Alzheimer’s disease and studies report that a person with Type 2 diabetes is twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
diabetes • alzheimer's • link • diabetic medication • help alzheimer's patients
Diabetes is now linked to Alzheimer’s disease and studies report that a person with Type 2 diabetes is twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
diabetes • alzheimer's • link • diabetic medication • help alzheimer's patients
Dopamine Upregulation
The human brain compensates for conventional antipsychotics by increasing the number of D2 receptors, which has serious implications when people stop taking their medication.
medication • antipsychotics • atypicals • dopamine • d2 receptors
The human brain compensates for conventional antipsychotics by increasing the number of D2 receptors, which has serious implications when people stop taking their medication.
medication • antipsychotics • atypicals • dopamine • d2 receptors
Heart Failure Meds
Maybe you should be taking cheaper heart medication. A new study suggests that one of the oldest and least expensive medications could keep you out of the hospital.
heart disease • medication • big pharma • cheaper • hospital stay
Maybe you should be taking cheaper heart medication. A new study suggests that one of the oldest and least expensive medications could keep you out of the hospital.
heart disease • medication • big pharma • cheaper • hospital stay
Highs and Lows: Beyond Kaleidoscopes and Dark Glasses
Article on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia lists URLs for support and encouragement in daily life with mental illness. Includes profiles on two individuals with mental illness and their descriptions of problems with diagnosis, medication, and traditional treatments.
mental illness • schizophrenia • bipolar disorder • support • medication
Article on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia lists URLs for support and encouragement in daily life with mental illness. Includes profiles on two individuals with mental illness and their descriptions of problems with diagnosis, medication, and traditional treatments.
mental illness • schizophrenia • bipolar disorder • support • medication
Huntington's Behavioral Issues
Cognitive/ Emotional problems in Huntington's disease patients can cause behavioral issues for caretakers. Some techniques can help the situation.
huntington's disease • hd • behavioral problems • dementia • aggression
Cognitive/ Emotional problems in Huntington's disease patients can cause behavioral issues for caretakers. Some techniques can help the situation.
huntington's disease • hd • behavioral problems • dementia • aggression
IMPORTANT RECALL and Safer Cigarette Update
An Urgent Recall of Arthritis Medicine and an update on the quest for a safer cigarette are featured in this article.
copd • emphysema • lung disease • heart disease • breathing
An Urgent Recall of Arthritis Medicine and an update on the quest for a safer cigarette are featured in this article.
copd • emphysema • lung disease • heart disease • breathing
Insight and Compliance - Shaping the Future
Lack of insight and noncompliance with medication intensify the destructive potential of schizophrenia and can cause severe disability in an individual. A reflection on the causes of these factors points out the beenfits to be gained from first psychotic episode programs and optimal treatment with atypical medication.
schizophrenia • insight • compliance • noncompliance • psychotic
Lack of insight and noncompliance with medication intensify the destructive potential of schizophrenia and can cause severe disability in an individual. A reflection on the causes of these factors points out the beenfits to be gained from first psychotic episode programs and optimal treatment with atypical medication.
schizophrenia • insight • compliance • noncompliance • psychotic
Involuntary Confinement: What You Should Know
What do you know about involuntary confinement? Have you or someone you know ever been confined? Will you ever need to be confined? Read about this controversial topic here.
confinement • mental illness • mental health • psychology • medication
What do you know about involuntary confinement? Have you or someone you know ever been confined? Will you ever need to be confined? Read about this controversial topic here.
confinement • mental illness • mental health • psychology • medication
Is The World is Coming to an End Soon?
I wonder if schizophrenia didn't have a profound infulence on my thinking long before I was obviously psychotic. Is the world going to end in environmental catastrophe caused by overpopulation or are things "getting better all the time", like the Beatles said.
schizophrenia • environmental catastrophe • medication • adolescence
I wonder if schizophrenia didn't have a profound infulence on my thinking long before I was obviously psychotic. Is the world going to end in environmental catastrophe caused by overpopulation or are things "getting better all the time", like the Beatles said.
schizophrenia • environmental catastrophe • medication • adolescence
License to Kill
Everyone should remain aware that undergoing medical treatment involves real and extreme risks to the patient which are not shared to any significant degree by those doctors and other medical personnel to whom one entrusts one's life. Through negligence, oversight, or unavailable human error, medical mistreatment can kill with relative impunity. Therefore, it behooves the consumer of medical care to retain responsibility and control. In particular, people with sleep apnea live at risk of lethal interactions with the medical system, of which they should remain always aware.
malpractice • mistreatment • fatality • iatrogenic • apnea
Everyone should remain aware that undergoing medical treatment involves real and extreme risks to the patient which are not shared to any significant degree by those doctors and other medical personnel to whom one entrusts one's life. Through negligence, oversight, or unavailable human error, medical mistreatment can kill with relative impunity. Therefore, it behooves the consumer of medical care to retain responsibility and control. In particular, people with sleep apnea live at risk of lethal interactions with the medical system, of which they should remain always aware.
malpractice • mistreatment • fatality • iatrogenic • apnea
Major Depression - Part Two
Major Mental Depression Part 2...coping with depression, treatment, medication and outlook
depression • coping • treatment • outlook • medication
Major Mental Depression Part 2...coping with depression, treatment, medication and outlook
depression • coping • treatment • outlook • medication
Medicare Plan D
Medicare Part D is only 50% subscribed due to confusion over eligibility and coverage.
medicare plan d • medicare drug plan • medication assistance plans • social security • covered drugs
Medicare Part D is only 50% subscribed due to confusion over eligibility and coverage.
medicare plan d • medicare drug plan • medication assistance plans • social security • covered drugs
Mental Illness Awareness Week
MIAW is a Canadian public education program to fight the stigma of mental illness. The theme this year is "Working With Mental Illness", which unfortunately does not include many of the people with schizophrenia. Let's hope we aren't forgotten.
miaw • mental illness • schizophrenia • medication • stigma
MIAW is a Canadian public education program to fight the stigma of mental illness. The theme this year is "Working With Mental Illness", which unfortunately does not include many of the people with schizophrenia. Let's hope we aren't forgotten.
miaw • mental illness • schizophrenia • medication • stigma
Multiple Sclerosis and Fatigue
A major symptom for MS sufferers is fatigue. It can be from the disease itself, or a byproduct of depression.
multiple sclerosis • ms • fatigue • exhaustion • depression
A major symptom for MS sufferers is fatigue. It can be from the disease itself, or a byproduct of depression.
multiple sclerosis • ms • fatigue • exhaustion • depression
Overcoming
N. wrote to me. It was such an inspiring letter, I asked if I could share it with my readers.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • cognitive-behavior therapy • medication • overcoming
N. wrote to me. It was such an inspiring letter, I asked if I could share it with my readers.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • cognitive-behavior therapy • medication • overcoming
Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse problems are common amongst people with schizophrenia and nobody really knows why. People with both conditions have had great difficulty in getting treated because the two conditions require quite different treatment strategies, and neither program would accept such people with a dual diagnosis. Untreated for either condition individuals are much more liklely to get in trouble with the law, and end up in a prison instead of a hospital.
schizophrenia • addiction • alcoholism • substance abuse • dual diagnosis
Substance abuse problems are common amongst people with schizophrenia and nobody really knows why. People with both conditions have had great difficulty in getting treated because the two conditions require quite different treatment strategies, and neither program would accept such people with a dual diagnosis. Untreated for either condition individuals are much more liklely to get in trouble with the law, and end up in a prison instead of a hospital.
schizophrenia • addiction • alcoholism • substance abuse • dual diagnosis
Schizophrenia vs Bipolar Disorder
The experience of bipolar disorder is very different then the experience of schizophrenia, which has caused untold hardship for the people with schizophrenia, even though both illnesses share similar genetics.
schizophrenia • bipolar disorder • consumer survivor • politics • homelessness
The experience of bipolar disorder is very different then the experience of schizophrenia, which has caused untold hardship for the people with schizophrenia, even though both illnesses share similar genetics.
schizophrenia • bipolar disorder • consumer survivor • politics • homelessness
Sex and Schizophrenia
Historically,sexuality was something to be prevented in people with schizophrenia, end of story. Older medications had major sexual side effects but it is only in the last five years that researchers have started to take an interest in sexuality as a component of patient quality of life.
sex • schizophrenia • atypical medication • prolactin • taboos
Historically,sexuality was something to be prevented in people with schizophrenia, end of story. Older medications had major sexual side effects but it is only in the last five years that researchers have started to take an interest in sexuality as a component of patient quality of life.
sex • schizophrenia • atypical medication • prolactin • taboos
Tantalizing and Exciting
The most excting thing in the treatment of schizophrenia is early diagnosis and relapse prevention which together promise far less disability from schizophrenia in the long run.
medication • psychotic • early diagnosis • outcomes • research
The most excting thing in the treatment of schizophrenia is early diagnosis and relapse prevention which together promise far less disability from schizophrenia in the long run.
medication • psychotic • early diagnosis • outcomes • research
The Lessons of My History
Thirty years ago I learned nothing about schizophrenia that could prevent what happened to me, and even now there is still precious little being done to inform teenagers about schizophrenia because of it's stigma in society. What can we do about this?
schizophrenia • schools • high schools • seventies • medication
Thirty years ago I learned nothing about schizophrenia that could prevent what happened to me, and even now there is still precious little being done to inform teenagers about schizophrenia because of it's stigma in society. What can we do about this?
schizophrenia • schools • high schools • seventies • medication
Understanding High Blood Pressure
Fewer than half those who have high blood pressure actually take their medicines as they should.
medication for high blood pressure • drug compliance • hypertension therapy • angina • heart attacks
Fewer than half those who have high blood pressure actually take their medicines as they should.
medication for high blood pressure • drug compliance • hypertension therapy • angina • heart attacks
Vitamins and Crohn's Disease
Here are some helpful hints on Vitamins and what we need.
vitamins • crohns • illness • medication • colitis
Here are some helpful hints on Vitamins and what we need.
vitamins • crohns • illness • medication • colitis