Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives: Fish Oil
Fish oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids that are required for optimal brain function including focus and mood. An emerging body of research is demonstrating that essential fatty acids such as fish oil are helpful for those with ADHD. An eight-week study of nine children with ADHD, ages 8 to 16, evaluated the effects of taking high daily doses (8 g to 16 g) of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What Is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that typically manifests in children of early school years, and is more often seen in boys. These children generally have long-standing and ongoing difficulty controlling their behaviors and/or paying attention. It
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Anxiety Drugs Atypical Antidepressants
Drugs in this class of antidepressants work in a variety of ways. They act like SSRIs and TCAs but have different mechanisms of action, and they have similar side effects as those from SSRIs and TCSs. Common examples include:
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Nefazodone (Serzone)
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) works by inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, and therefore increases the brain
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