Some dopamine antagonist medications reduce stuttering. Such medication include haloperidol (Haldol), risperidone (Risperdal), and olanzapine (Zyprexa). These medications generally reduce stuttering 33-50%. Some stutterers experience severe side effects on some medications; other stutterers experience few side effects. Other medications can increase stuttering, or even cause a person to start stuttering. See similar questions...

Changing how a stutterer hears his voice usually improves his fluency. Speculatively, such altered auditory feedback corrects the auditory processing underactivity seen in adult stutterers' brain scans. The altered auditory feedback effect can be produced by speaking in chorus with another person, or hearing one's voice echo in a well. However, this effect is usually produced with electronic devices. See similar questions...

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recommends treatment with one of the FDA-approved "disease-modifying" drugs as soon as possible following a definite diagnosis of MS with active or relapsing disease. These drugs help to lessen the frequency and sever-ity of MS attacks, reduce the accumulation of lesions (areas of damage) in the brain, and may slow the progression of disability. See similar questions...

Stuttering is a speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases; and involuntary silent pauses or blocks in which the stutterer is unable to produce sounds. Stuttering is known as stammering in the United Kingdom, and is sometimes misspelled studdering. See similar questions...

Psychiatrists and doctors from other specialties may prescribe such medicines. Psychiatrists specialize in treating these disorders. They often work with psychologists and other therapists who provide talking therapies. See similar questions...

Nearly all antidepressants and many anti-anxiety medications are non-addictive; however, benzodiazepine medications, which are in the same family as Valium, can be addictive. If you have anxiety and a history of alcohol or drug abuse, tell your physician about your addiction history. See similar questions...

Many medications have side effects. They are classified based on a number of factors, including whether they sedate (i.e., dull the senses), alter blood pressure, effect sexual function, are habit-forming, impact the digestive system, cause agitation or effect sleep. If your doctor recommends an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medicine, be sure to talk about its possible side effects. See similar questions...

Medical doctors most commonly prescribe anti- fungal agents such as Diflucan, Nystatin, Lamisil, or Nizoral. See similar questions...

this time, two drugs in the neuraminidase inhibitor class, oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza), reduce the severity and duration of the seasonal influenza if administered within 48 hours after symptoms begin. Clinical data is limited for utilization of these drugs with H5N1 viral infections but laboratory data indicates that if administered early, the avian influenza virus will be susceptible. See similar questions...

In addition, an injectable, long-acting (30 day) form of naltrexone (VIVITROL®) became available in 2006.1 These medications have been shown to help people with alcohol dependence reduce their drinking, avoid relapse to heavy drinking, and achieve and maintain abstinence.1 Acamprosate is thought to work by reducing symptoms that follow lengthy abstinence, such as anxiety and insomnia. See similar questions...

A. Under the current U.S. National Health and Human Services Plan little if any of the necessary medication would be coming to the San Juans. There are about 6 million courses of medication for the entire nation as of the end of 2005. To complicate matters further, resistance to that particular drug seems to be on the rise. In short, here in the islands we will likely be looking at taking care of our sick much like they did in 1918 (keeping the patient warm, hydrated, and cared for). See similar questions...

No. We will not ship narcotic, scheduled drugs or controlled substances (such as Valium, Vicodin , etc.). See similar questions...

A- You need to inform your doctor of any other medicines you are taking - this includes over the counter medication. Combining certain medications can cause potentially harmful interactions or cause either one to be less effective. A- There is no scientific data to support these claims. Suicidal thoughts and actions are symptoms of depression. See similar questions...

Anti Snore is a natural product. In most cases, it can be used by people with medical conditions, and in conjunction with medications. However, as with any product, you should consult your physician before using Anti Snor with prescription drugs. See similar questions...

Yes - you can safely take MindSoothe with other anti-anxiety medications including benzodiazapimes. If necessary, MindSoothe can be taken together with PureCalm for maximum effectiveness against anxiety and depression. See similar questions...

Should you want to change from a pharmaceutical antidepressant to MindSoothe, we find that the most effect way to make the transition is to stop the pharmaceutical antidepressant for 48 hours and then to begin the MindSoothe as directed. See similar questions...

Should you want to change from a pharmaceutical antidepressant to MindSoothe, we find that the most effect way to make the transition is to stop the pharmaceutical antidepressant for 48 hours and then to begin the MindSoothe as directed. See similar questions...