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What to Know About Taking Buspirone (Buspar)

What to know about taking Buspirone

Buspirone (also known by the brand name Buspar) is a medication for anxiety. It, like many other anti-anxiety drugs, works by balancing the levels of hormones responsible for regulating your mood. Doctors may also use it to treat a variety of issues unrelated to anxiety, depending on the patient’s needs. Because of its effectiveness, minimal […]

What to Know About Lorazepam (Ativan)

What to Know - Ativan

Sometimes, people experience short-term, situational anxiety, such as after a traumatic event that triggers anxiety and insomnia. Medications like lorazepam (also known by its brand name “Ativan”) can help manage those symptoms for short-term relief. Before taking lorazepam, it’s good to inform yourself about how it works, what the likely side effects are, and how […]

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

What to know about taking Klonipin

Seizure disorders can have a serious impact on an individual’s quality of life, putting them at an increased risk of injury, hospitalization and mortality while taking a toll on their mental health and self-confidence. Clonazepam is a powerful medication that helps to control seizures in both adults and children, helping them lead more stable and […]

Guanfacine vs. Clonidine: Non-Stimulant ADHD Medications

Intuniv (Guanfacine) What to know

Research has shown a reduction in ADHD symptoms in children who use the FDA-approved drug guanfacine. As part of a doctor-prescribed plan of treatment, guanfacine (also known by its brand names Intuniv and Tenex) may help improve your child’s lifestyle and reduce the symptoms of this common disorder. This medication is typically prescribed when stimulants […]

What to Know About Taking Clonidine (Tcatapres)

What to know about taking Clonidine

People living with ADHD commonly turn to stimulant medications to help them manage their symptoms. However, stimulants can’t always be taken or may not always work. Non-stimulant medication options like clonidine provide an alternative way to manage the symptoms of ADHD effectively without the same side effects or risks that may have made stimulant medication […]

The Most Horrible Mental Health Treatments in History

Horrible Mental Health Treatments from History

We are lucky to live in an era when mental health is taken seriously and scientifically backed treatments are widely available most of the time. Unfortunately, this was not always the case. In the past, those with mental illness were often made to live in asylums or forced to undergo strange, cruel, or dangerous treatments. […]

What to Know About Taking ADHD Stimulants: Adderall, Dexedrine, Mydayis and Daytrana

Stimulant medications are among the most common treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall, Mydayis, Dexedrine and Daytrana all belong to this group, but they differ in their ingredients, how long they last and how they’re taken. This guide covers what to know about each one, along with the side effects, precautions and withdrawal considerations they […]

What to Know About Taking Methylphenidate (Daytrana)

What you should know about Daytrana

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children, reportedly affecting an estimated 11.4% of Americans aged 3 to 17 years old . Without adequate treatment, ADHD can be carried through to adulthood. Because the symptoms vary, many people don’t realize they have ADHD until adulthood. Getting diagnosed […]

What to Know About Taking Mydayis (Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine)

For people living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, finding a medication that effectively manages symptoms can greatly improve focus, clarity and overall cognitive functioning. Mydayis provides all-day symptom control, making it a top choice for many who have ADHD. Read on to learn more about this medication, including how it differs from other ADHD medications, […]