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 | I've had several health problems this year, and I'd have to take a few minutes to remember and count how many doctors I've seen, and my medications have changed several times with the addition of several temporary antibiotics, four inhalers it turned out I didn't need, etc., etc. But I keep an updated medications list on my computer - with a shortcut on the desktop so I can access it immediately. This way I can update quickly and print the list out before every doctor's appointment. Do you have such a list? If not, I urge you to make one and keep it current. Mine wasn't up to date when I went into the hospital, and that caused problems. | |
Paxil/Paroxetine Information
Paxil is still one of the best known names of antidepressants, even though it's now also sold in the generic paroxetine. It's used to treat more than just depression (unipolar or bipolar) - the US Food and Drug Administration has also approved Paxil for use in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder and social anxiety disorder.
Paroxetine is an SSRI antidepressant, carrying the black box warning common to all antidepressants. There's also a warning that Paxil can cause birth defects.Get in-depth information on this medication: Paxil/Paroxetine Drug Profile
| Preparing for Emergencies
A current TV commercial blares in a tone of doom, "Accidents happen when you least expect them." Well, duh - if you expected an accident, it would be much less likely to happen, right? Disaster emergencies are something else. Whether you live in an area where hurricanes or floods happen, in Tornado Alley, or in an area where wildfires are possible, having an emergency plan is essential. If you have a psychiatric disorder, there are some special steps to include in your plan. Here's a list of things you should consider while creating a disaster preparedness plan: Emergency Planning for Those With Mental Illnesses.
| Information on Perphenazine / Trilafon
Perphenazine (brand name Trilafon) is an older or typical antipsychotic with a variety of uses. In addition to treating psychosis and psychotic disorders, perphenazine used as a tranquilizer for disruptive... Read more
| My Bipolar Journal: Medicating Upward
From bipolar depression upward toward positive stability via medications - five medication changes in eight weeks - here is the story week by week of the changes and their results... Read more
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