
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients - Impotence and hypnosis
January 6th, 2009Of 79 men in whom clinical and laboratory examinations revealed no organic cause for their impotence; 20 men received testosterone, 21 received trazodone, 20 underwent hypnosis and 18 served as placebo controls. They were assessed by interview 4, 6 and 8 weeks after starting treatment: the patient’s reports were verified by interviewing their partners. Placebo men had a 39% improvement in sexual function v. rates of improvement in the testosterone, trazodone and hypnosis groups of 60…
Clinical Psychiatry News - Desyrel label warns of drug interactions
January 4th, 2009 New labeling for Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) alerts health care professionals to potential drug interactions with ketoconazole, ritonavir, and indinavir.
Changes to the clinical pharmacology section of the label note that trazodone–indicated for the treatment of depression–is a substrate of the cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzyme and that trazodone metabolism can be inhibited by the CYP3A4 inhibito…
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Zaleplon overdose associated with sleepwalking and complex behavior.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
December 31st, 2008 To the Editor:
Zaleplon is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic with a short half-life, established efficacy, and a reportedly benign side effect profile (Israel and Kramer, 2002). We report the case of an adolescent who developed an episode of sleepwalking with potentially dangerous complex behavior after an overd…
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Hallucinations associated with initiation of guanfacine.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
December 24th, 2008To the Editor:
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Trazodone Side Effects Insomnia- What You Should Know Before You Use It For Insomnia Treatment
December 20th, 2008One of the many reasons for insomnia is due to depression that occurs in individuals as a result of physical, mental and emotional stress. Often, the use of antidepressant drugs are used for depression and one of the most common side effects of antidepressant drugs is sedation or inducing sleep. In this regard, one can overcome the problem of sleeplessness by treating insomnia with these medicines. One such medicine that is being …
Rx Generic Paxil Paroxetine Drug Information
December 18th, 2008Generic Paxil Paroxetine is used for:
Treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized and social anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and panic disorders with or without the fear of being in open or public places. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Generic Paxil Paroxetine is a selective serotonin…
Some Things About the Fibromyalgia Syndrome
December 15th, 2008There are a few events that can determine the apparition of the fibromyalgia syndrome. For example, an automobile accident, a viral or bacterial infection, or a disorder like lupus, hypothyroidism, or rheumatoid arthritis. It is not sure if these factors really lead to fibromyalgia syndrome, but there is a great chance that they will awaken an underlying physiological abnormality that already exists.
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Journal of Family Practice - Case 4: challenges of fragmented care long-term management of pelvic pain
December 9th, 2008Presentation of the case: P.J. is a 28-year-old G0 who first visited the family medicine clinic 3 years ago to establish care after relocating to a new geographic area. She also sought consultation regarding a current diagnosis of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. She had a history of stage I-II endometriosis for which she had undergone 3 laparoscopies, the last one a year ago when a right ovarian cyst was drained. P….
Diavad Review: Diavad is the Safest and Most Effective of the Sedatives
December 2nd, 2008Although there are many drugs and methods of treatment for sleeplessness or insomnia, Diavad seems to be the overall best treatment method available today. Of course, grandmas old solution of warm milk right before bed has always had that special quality to it that makes us smile. Still, let’s be serious. When you have a big prese…
Biloba Ginkgo Information
November 30th, 2008Biloba ginkgo herb is extracted from one of the oldest trees in the world, the ginkgo tree. This tree first appeared in very early historical times. It is a living fossil as Charles Darwin labeled it.
The positive effects of ginkgo biloba is well-documented. 300 clinical studies were conducted in a span of 30 years …

