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Eileen Bailey

posted 10/23/2009, comments (0)

Frequently Asked Questions – Benzodiazepines

What are benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications. These medications are used as short acting medications. They are most often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). They can also be prescribed for insomnia, as a muscle relaxer,... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/19/2009, comments (0)

Frequently Asked Questions About Antidepressants

How do antidepressants work? Antidepressants help to restore the chemical balance in the brain. Specifically, these medications target neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, that affect mood. Antidepressants help to improve mood and can help decrease symptoms of anxiety. Sometimes, anxiety can either be the... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/12/2009, comments (0)

Antidepressants and Weight Gain

Antidepressants are a common treatment for helping to reduce symptoms of anxiety. For many, these medications allow them to better function throughout the day. For some, severe anxiety and depression symptoms would prevent them from going to work or functioning in daily life if they were not able to take medication. But along with the... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/06/2009, comment (1)

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Hi, I am a retired forensic pharmacologist/psychologist or Forensic Behavioral PsychoPharmacologist. I am now able to pursue by real interest in PsychoPharmacognosy. That is my original academic specialization and it is the search for drugs from the plant and/or animal kingdom. Drugs occur in every part of our environment, food, plants, air,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/28/2009, comments (0)

med review/verbal session

I went to my latest appt. w/therapist and med review w/ a new nurse practioner on Wed. I suggested to up my anti-depressant and reduce the xanax, however the practioner seems gung -ho and putting me on clonipan, I am reluctant as I have heard it from my therapist and others from this site it is difficult to get off of this... Read more Chevron

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