In previous posts I have talked in detail about the decision to try medication for my son. I first wrote about our experience with... Read more »
In this post I will share some of the research about an anti-psychotic medication called Risperdal. I will also share our personal... Read more »
I read a news story the other day that was upsetting to me on so many levels – as a parent, a mental health advocate and simply as a... Read more »
Stimulant medications have been the traditional treatment for ADHD for many years. Some people, however, do not tolerate these types of... Read more »
It's one of those dreaded symptoms of mid-life change for women - hot flashes. Often accompanied by flushed skin and sweats, it is a... Read more »
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of two medicines--clonidine and methylphenidate--alone or in combination to treat... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: CLONIDINE - ORAL Pronounced: (KLAHN-eh-deen) Side Effects Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, dry mouth, or constipation may... Read more »
This Phase III clinical trial is enrolling children ages 6 - 17 with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to test how well Clonicel treats ADHD.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Catecholamines are small molecules made by nerve tissue (including the brain) and the adrenal gland. The major catecholamines are dopamine,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tic - facial; Mimic spasmTreatmentShort-lived childhood tics are not treated. Calling the child's attention to a tic may make it worse or cause it to... Read more »