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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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Irritability - One More Time from the Other Side

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A Patient Speaks: I Hate Meds!

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Bipolar Disorder Treatment

...multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists and nurses. The nurses provide patient education on medication side effects, early warning signs of symptoms, and coping skills. In several 2006 studies,... Read more »

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Stress Part II: When the Brain Overreacts

...Conversely, we have strong evidence of cell deterioration there and in other regions of the brain due to the effects of stress. Basically, cells can’t handle the load, Husseini Manji MD,... Read more »

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...patients to comply with medications or to participate in complex psychotherapies.Behavioral and Emotional Effects of Manic Phases on the PatientA small percentage of bipolar disorder patients... Read more »

Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk

...target the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) serotonin. They are effective and have very moderate side effects. Some may be beneficial in treating anxiety and certain subtypes of depressive... Read more »

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