Zolpidem (Ambien) is a well-known sedative for sleep. Letairis (Ambrisentan) is a vasodilator for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Citalopram (Celexa) is an antidepressant; escitalopram (Lexapro) is prescribed for anxiety and depression. Those are just four of the more than 80 pairs of drug names that the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recently … Read more
The journey of discontinuing antidepressants often leaves patients grappling with unpleasant withdrawal effects. While awareness around withdrawal symptoms has seen a significant uptick, numerous questions, such as why withdrawal severity varies among individuals even after controlling for factors like dosage and treatment duration, still lack definitive answers. Alarmingly, healthcare providers, while well aware of the … Read more
In the depths of winter we are more at risk of succumbing to viral respiratory infections from annoying sore throat, common cold and sinusitis, to the current resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID. Symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection range in severity. They can include fever, chills, muscle or body aches, cough, … Read more
Thanks to increased awareness, depression is being recognized as a real health issue that demands attention. While medical intervention is often required to manage symptoms like anxiety and insomnia, natural supplements can also help alleviate the problem if not treat it entirely. You’ll be surprised to know that many experts and studies talk about saffron … Read more