SONATA (Zaleplon) Sonata, available in 5mg and 10mg capsules, is a sleeping medication from a class of drugs known as nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics. Insomnia is usually...
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"Xanax, Niravam or Klonopin?"
Question: I have mitral valve prolapse syndrome(dysautonomia) and very infrequently get panic attacks from a food, smell, etc. For a one shot attack which is...
How Do I Take Medication?
One of my slogans is “The right medication at the right dose.” When starting someone on a medication, I tell them I'm not looking for...
Cymbalta: How quickly does is it work?
Question: How quickly does Cymbalta start working - relative to other antidepressants? -- M.F. Answer: Some effects of Cymbalta may start within the 1st 2-3...
Stimulants and Drug Abuse
Does treatment of ADHD with stimulants increase the risk of substance abuse? This question has been extensively researched by Dr. Wilens and Dr. Biederman at...
Broke Beyond Repair: What's Wrong with Our Medical System?
We received an email recently about a patient who was suffering from significant distress and got nothing but the run-around from her doctors. She had...
What Gets *You* Agitated?
During the month since my last blog, there have been several issues that were interesting or irritating to me. But none *inspired* me to write...
Mood Stabilizers vs. Antidepressants
Question: Are the terms “antipsychotic” and “mood stabilizers” the same? -- R.M. Answer: There is no consensus about the definition of mood stabilizer - but...
Frequently Asked Questions: Comparing Meds
This article will serve as an index to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions my patients and medical professionals ask me about comparison between...