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- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Cymbalta, a brand name for duloxetine, is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Doctors can prescribe this FDA-approved antidepressant for medical conditions such as...
- Benzodiazepines, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs
- Keri George
One drug can be dangerous when you take it by itself, but the danger increases when you take more than one drug at the same...
- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Wellbutrin is an FDA-approved antidepressant that treats depression, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder. Under the brand name Zyban, the drug reduces nicotine cravings and...
- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey, Stimulants
- Keri George
If you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, then you may be familiar with Vyvanse. It’s a stimulant medication approved by Food and Drug...
- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Vicodin may seem innocuous enough when your doctor prescribes it to you after a surgery or when you’re diagnosed with chronic pain. However, after time,...
- Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Trazodone is a prescription drug commonly used to treat depression, sleep disorders, and anxiety. Some doctors prescribe it to manage eating disorders, diabetic nerve pain,...
- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Tramadol is a medication prescribed mostly for moderate pain. It comes in several forms to treat either acute or chronic pain. While it isn’t as...
- Prescription Drugs, Recovery Journey
- Keri George
Most families have a designated area in their home for old or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications. Many bathrooms come equipped with a medicine cabinet...
- Benzodiazepines, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs
- Keri George
Xanax, also known as alprazolam, is in the benzodiazepine class and is a Schedule IV controlled substance used to treat anxiety, panic disorders, seizures, depression,...