Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Guidelines: An Overview Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a neurologic disorder involving involuntary, repetitive body movements that often result from long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics and other dopamine receptor-blocking agents. These movements may include the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities and significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. Managing tardive […]
CYP2D6 Ultrarapid Metabolizer Symptoms: Can Pharmacogenomics Help? Cytochrome P450 2D6, commonly referred to as CYP2D6 is one of the key enzymes in the liver responsible for metabolizing approximately 25% of clinically used medications. Ultrarapid metabolizers have an increased rate of converting prodrugs, such as codeine and tramadol, into their active forms (morphine and O-desmethyltramadol, respectively). […]
Pharmacogenetics Test and ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions in the United States. According to the CDC, approximately 6 million children between the ages of 3–17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, while millions of adults also live with this condition. Treating ADHD effectively often involves trial and error with various medications and dosages, leading to […]
Signs Your Adderall Dose Is Too Low Adderall is a widely prescribed medication for individuals diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While it can significantly improve focus, concentration, and impulse control, finding the right dosage often requires fine-tuning. If you or your child is already taking Adderall but there are no to little effects, mood instability, […]
How is diabetes secondary to PTSD: Know the Fact Diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder are two unrelated health issues. However, recent research studies have indicated an alarming relationship between the two medical conditions. PTSD is a mental illness that may be caused by exposure to or witnessing a traumatic event. It has been associated with […]
Pharmacogenomics and Best Abemaciclib Dose (Verzenio) Verzenio (abemaciclib) is a prescription medication used to treat advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Cancer cells grow and move to other organs, this medicine works by stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor, meaning it blocks the activity of proteins that control […]
What are the 17 Symptoms of Complex PTSD: Know the Depth of Trauma The complex post-traumatic stress disorder, referred to as C-PTSD, is more traumatic than those symptoms associated with a typical case of PTSD. The main difference is that PTSD is related to one traumatic event. At the same time, C-PTSD is developed from […]
Who Prescribes Medication For Mental Health Medication: Complete Guide Mental health is as important as the health of your heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver. Your brain does more than you would probably think, on top of processing information, and maintaining balance and coordination with the cerebellum (we all know about), our brain directs every essential […]
Schizophrenia Body Odor: Understand the Link between them Schizophrenia is one of those most complexly understood and often mistreated mental conditions; it strikes 1% of all world citizens. This condition presents symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, and behavioral changes. There is another facet of schizophrenia that has not always been discussed much-the association […]
Lithium Carbonate for Paranoid Schizophrenia: An Overview The global population has a 1% schizophrenia disorder. Among these, a subgroup is described as paranoid schizophrenia. These are individuals with highly intense paranoia and delusions or even auditory hallucinations. Traditional treatments for schizophrenia have long consisted of antipsychotics. However, in recent times, the possibility of using a […]