What is Strattera, Anyway? Atomoxetine (brand name Strattera) is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unlike Adderall and »
Ambien is the most prescribed sleep aid in the United States. Somewhat unsurprisingly if you take enough of it you'll likely get high. Appreciate it's euphoriant »
What's a Cholinergic Crisis? You don't need an MD to understand what's happening during a cholinergic crisis. In the medical literature, a cholinergic crisis is often »
It's damn hard to find a reliable sleep aid that can be used in the long-term without fear of ill-health effects. The really effective sleep aids »
We're living in unusual times. The internet has empowered courageous (foolish?) individuals to jump the gun on clinical trials. If a drug looks promising, you can »
In this post, I discuss: anecdotal reports of anxious modafinil users how common anxiety is as a side effect of modafinil other adverse effects of modafinil »
Oxidopamine (6-hydroxydopamine) – A toxic oxidation product of dopamine Although Adderall confers clear clinical benefits in patients with ADHD, Adderall neurotoxicity is well-documented. Specifically, Adderall is neurotoxic »
The recreational use of anticonvulsans like gabapentin is increasing dramatically. What gives? What's so appealing about an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and chronic neuropathic pain? »
