Articles for tag: Dextromethorphan, Imitrex, Serotonin, Serotonin Levels, Serotonin Syndrome

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What is Serotonin Syndrome?

Serotonin Syndrome is a rare medical condition that occurs when two medicines are taken together and serotonin levels rise. It can sometimes be life threatening and a short stay in the hospital may be needed to observe the person until their serotonin levels return to normal. Causes Serotonin Syndrome can occur when two medications that ...

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How I Deal with the Side Effects of Taking Cymbalta

When I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, my doctor prescribed Cymbalta (Duloxetine). Cymbalta is an anti-depressant drug that is primarily used to treat three conditions: 1) major depressive disorder, 2) general anxiety disorder, and 3) nerve pain caused by diabetic neuropathy. According to WebMDHealth.com, Cymbalta is a “serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that works by ...

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Top 5 Migraine Treatments and Medications

Migraine headaches affect nearly 30 million Americans, according to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Two main types of treatments for migraines are used to fight back: 1) Relieving pain and other symptoms during a migraine attack. 2) Reducing the number of future attacks and the length and severity of attacks. To relieve ...

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Migraine Relief Without a Prescription

If you’ve ever talked to your doctor about migraine headaches I’m sure he explained to you that they affect about 30 million Americans and 75 % of those sufferers are women. He has probably went over different medications that can ease the pain of these headaches although there is nothing that will ‘cure’ them. Imitrex ...