Medication Reference Articles

Taking Medication: 16 Ways to Become a Smart Self-Advocate

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
When we walk into the doctor’s office, for many of us, the scenario looks like this: We list off our symptoms, the doctor asks a few questions, writes out a prescription and we go on ...
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What is Discontinuation Syndrome?

Friday, December 21st, 2007
Psychiatric drugs, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics, are commonly prescribed to treat a wide variety of mental disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. One of the possible side effects of ...
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Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride)

Sunday, January 7th, 2007
What is Effexor? Effexor's chemical structure is unlike any other antidepressant. It works to restore the balance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters -- specifically serotonin and norepinephrine. Effexor is in a class of medicines ...
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Upcoming Psychiatric Medications in the Pipeline

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
It's hard to understand all of the drugs in development for mental disorders, but here are a few that we've been able to get a handle on that have been recently approved for prescription, or ...
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