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Calcium-Channel Blockers

Calcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for headache prevention. Constipation is a common side effect. No one taking any calcium-channel blocker should withdraw the drug abruptly, because this can dangerously increase blood pressure. Overdose can cause dangerously low blood pressure and slow heart beats. Drinkin...

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Cluster Headaches

...confirm cluster headaches. Diagnosis is accomplished by reviewing the patient's personal and family medical history, studying their symptoms, and conducting an examination. Cluster headache is... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

...mania and depression and that can be used for maintenance. The standard first-line mood stabilizers are lithium and valproate. Both drugs stimulate the release of the neurotransmitter glutamate,... Read more »

Bipolar Medications

LithiumLithium (Carbolith, Duralith, Lithobid, Lithizine, Eskalith, Lithane) is one of the standard mood stabilizing drugs for bipolar disorder. Lithium is extremely helpful for most... Read more »

Schizophrenia: Treatment

...drugs is generally not recommended in schizophrenia. Withdrawal from these drugs should occur gradually.Lithium. Lithium, ordinarily used for bipolar disorder, is useful for some schizophrenic... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Complications

...surgery, or extreme cold. Certain drugs (such as sedatives, painkillers, narcotics, amiodarone, and lithium) may increase the risk. Emergency treatment is required. Mortality rates are high... Read more »

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