We have heard it since we were kids, but do we really need to take our vitamins? The answer is yes. Most Americans don’t...
Medication: How To Take
How To Take Adderall (Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine)
ADDERALL XR (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) ADDERALL XR is a mixed salt amphetamine approved by the FDA for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Mixed salt amphetamines have...
How To Take Tenex (Guanfacine)
Tenex (Guanfacine) is usually taken once or twice daily. It can be taken 3-4 times/day but it has a 16 hour half life so frequent...
How To Use The Daytrana (methylphenidate) Patch
Daytrana (methylphenidate) Daytrana is an adhesive patch formulation of methylphenidate (such as Concerta, Ritalin, Focalin). It is the first patch to be approved by the...
How To Take Lamictal (Lamotrigine)
LAMICTAL (lamotrigine) LAMICTAL (lamotrigine) is formally classified as an anticonvulsant drug. However, it has been used for many years for migraines and pain. It is...
How To Take Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
WELLBUTRIN SR and XL (Bupropion) Wellbutrin SR comes in two strengths: 100mg blue tablets and 150mg purple tablets. Wellbutrin XL comes in 150mg and 300mg...
How To Take Effexor (Venlafaxine)
EFFEXOR XR (Venlafaxine) EFFEXOR XR (Venlafaxine) is a slow release capsule and comes in 37.5, 75, and 150mg sizes. It is a broad spectrum medication, which...
How To Take Sonata (Zaleplon)
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...
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...