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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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