Klonopin And Methadone
Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Tension Medications
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The standard treatments for tension-type headaches are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and tricyclic antidepressants, usually amitriptyline (Elavil, Endep). A number of investigational drugs, such as botulinum toxin (Botox), tizanidine (Zanaflex), and nitric synthase inhibitors are showing promise.
Pain Relievers for Mild to Moderate Headache Episodes
Several pain relievers are helpful for mild to moderate headaches. They should not be used t...
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Quitting Opioids “Cold Turkey” Increases Pain Sensitivity
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertWe've known for a long time that if you're going to stop taking opioids, it's usually best to taper... Read more »
My Prozac Experience
By Merely Me , Health ExpertI had written a post recently about my son's experience in taking Prozac entitled, "I'm an Aardvark... Read more »
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertWithin the pain medication family of opiates is methadone. However, even though methadone is an... Read more »
Do Not Forget the Risks of Methadone in Pain Management
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertThe synthetic opioid methadone has been used for many years to treat opioid (commonly, heroin)... Read more »
Avoiding Accidental Methadone Overdose
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...again brought the topic of drug overdoses involving methadone to the forefront. There has been... Read more »
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Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia
...desipramine, maprotiline)Anticonvulsants (gabapentin and pregabalin)Lidocaine skin patchesOpioids (oxycodone, methadone, morphine)Topical Substances for Postherpetic NeuralgiaTopical Pain... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...cases by SSRIs and by newer antidepressants. Benzodiazepines include:Alprazolam (Xanax) and clonazepam (Klonopin) are effective for panic disorder, some phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder.... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications
...have been taken, the worse the withdrawal symptoms.BenzodiazepinesBenzodiazepines, such as clonazepam (Klonopin), are commonly called sedative hypnotics and are used for insomnia and anxiety. They... Read more »Insomnia: Medications
...prescribed benzodiazepines include:Long acting benzodiazepines include flurazepam (Dalmane) and clonazepam (Klonopin), quazepam (Doral).Medium- to short-acting benzodiazepines include triazolam... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Treatment
...generally used on a long-term basis for treating bipolar disorder.Benzodiazepines, such as clonazepam (Klonopin) or lorazepam (Ativan), are anti-anxiety drugs that may be particularly beneficial... Read more »Related News
As methadone use rises, so do risks
October 03, 2008Methadone, once used mainly in addiction treatment centers to replace heroin, is today being prescribed to patients with severe pain. But experts say... Read summary »
New methadone program effective for treating chronic pain
October 03, 2008A study by Canadian researchers suggests that a combination of methadone and case management may provide relief for chronic pain patients. Through... Read summary »
More emergency room visits due to prescription drug overdoses
October 02, 2008A new report shows an increase in visits to the emergency room caused by the abuse or misuse of prescription drugs. A government health agency said... Read summary »
Similar drug names increase med mix-ups
October 03, 2008Researchers have found that errors from sound-alike, look-alike drug names are a problem that spans the entire health care industry. Medication... Read summary »
FDA adds suicide warning to anti-seizure drugs
December 21, 2008The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a label warning about an increased suicide risk to anti-seizure drugs such as Klonopin,... Read summary »
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