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Why is Anafranil Clomipramine used for? Clomipramine dosage and side effects

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Why you should use Anafranil Clomipramine: Anafranil Clomipramine is a drug which can be used for treating people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), but there are also other cases where this drug can be used. This drug is an antidepressant which helps in increasing some brain chemicals such as serotonin and as a result it can decrease the obsessive compulsive behaviors. Why not to use Anafranil Clomipramine: When you have allergy from any of Anafranil Clomipramine ingredients. When you have used Linezolid last 14 days. When you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) last 14 days When you recently had a heart attack. Usage of Clomipramine: First of all, this drug has a medication guide as every other drug. Should be taken after eating a meal, in order to avoid stomach upset. Missing a dose should be replaced by taking it as soon as possible, but if the time to take the next dose came, you should skip it. Clomipramine side effects and safety info: By the time that you use ...

What is Jerusalem Syndrome and Its types or conditions

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Hi friends, In this post we will tell you what is Jerusalem Syndrome and three of its types. So lets start: What is Jerusalem Syndrome Jerusalem syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that often appears to people who had signs of psychopathy when they travel to Jerusalem. When these people arrive there they become psychotic. Although this phenomenon is not a result of any certain religion, however it had an impact and has affected Christians, Jews and Muslims of too many different backgrounds. Some people think that it may also appear to people who didn't have mental illnesses or signs of psychopathy, but in a research conducted  about this syndrome proved that all the people who were diagnosed with Jerusalem syndrome, were previously experiencing psychopathy signs / problems. History of Jerusalem Syndrome This phenomenon was also regarded as a hysteria form. Heniz Herman, the founder of modern psychiatric research in Israel described it for the first time. Religious places such as...

What is Self Medication? Which medicines can be self medicated, tips and everything you should be familiar with

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Keeping the dangers of self-medication in my mind, I thought to spread awareness about this issue through this post. After reading this post you will be familiar with what is self medication, problems caused by self medication and which medicine can be self medicated and which you shouldn't. Self Medication What is Self Medication? Taking pills for any ailment without a doctor's prescription. Self medication is a situation when a person starts taking any kind of medicine without prescription or advice of any medical expert. A patient does self medication according to his/her experience and knowledge about medicines. All the ills do not need a medical consultation and it is often legitimate for them who save time by taking care of oneself. This is the very principle of self-medication. It is to obtain non-reimbursable drugs without prescription and advised of a pharmacist to treat minor ailments such as colds, migraine or passengers digestive disorders ... used in t...

What is Melatonin? Indication, Dosage, used for and everything you want to know

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I know you are on this post because you want to know about Melatonin. So read this precise post to know the basics of Melatonin, its deficiency, history of Melatonin, precautions as well as interactions of Melatonin. What is Melatonin? What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone secreted by a small gland of the brain, the pineal gland (also called epiphysis). The secretion of melatonin is inhibited in the presence of light and stimulated when there is dark. Through melatonin, the pineal gland informs the brain about the relative duration of the hours of darkness and lighting over a period of 24 h (daily cycle), but also throughout the year (seasonality).  By secreting melatonin, the pineal gland "says" to the brain that it is dark and that this is the right time to sleep. It is also found in naturally produced things but in very small amount. Things which contain Melatonin are: tomatoes, rice , potatoes, fenugreek seeds, alfalfa, fennel, poppy, flax, cor...

Doliprane (Paracetamol) - Indication, Dosage, Composition, Presentation and Everything You Want to Know

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Doliprane is one of the most prescribed medicines in many countries. So I thought I should write about this very useful drug as well. So, in this post I will tell you why doliprane is prescribed / indicated, as well as dosage information related to your age and weight, how doliprane looks like / presentation and other important information like if you are pregnant then should you use doliprane or not all this kind of queries will be solved till the end of this post. DOLIPRANE: indications Doliprane is used for symptomatic treatment of pain of mild to moderate intensity and / or febrile conditions. It is prescribed to treat Fever, Muscle Pain, Pain and Sciatica. Doliprane tablets/capsules/suspension contain paracetamol as its active ingredient. DOLIPRANE: dosage Administration: Doliprane capsules should only be used orally. The capsules should be swallowed  with any drink (eg. water, milk, fruit juice). Capsules are not prescribed to children under 6 years. For...

What is Stockholm Syndrome and what are its symptoms

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What is Stockholm Syndrome: Stockholm syndrome is a psychological feeling disorder which can develop the feeling of love to hostages towards their kidnappers. This feeling can develop during the time spent together between the kidnapper and the hostage. Stockholm Syndrome Story: In 1973 at the city of Stockholm in Sweden, some thieves after stealing a bank, kidnapped the workers of it. They kept them for a long time as their hostages, but also took care for them, by giving them proper food and water. As a result, a feeling of love developed in the hostages, which after they were released, they refused to give information about their kidnappers to the police. Symptoms: The victims of Stockholm syndrome develop the feeling of love towards their kidnappers and can start hating the police or other authorities. Popular Cases: Stockholm Bank Robbery - Mentioned above  Patty Hearst - The daughter of publisher William Hearst was kidnapped by an urban guerrilla group. She later denounc...

What is Anorexia and How to treat it

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Knowing Anorexia and it's symptoms:   Anorexia is a mental illness which can cause serious problems to human body and which can also threat the life of the people who suffer from it. Anorexia is a part of three primary types of eating disorders. The word "Anorexia" means no hunger, however this condition sometimes can be a total surrender from eating food. The person who suffers from this disorder sometimes feel hungry and they can enjoy eating food, but they see their hunger as their biggest enemy. Some researchers describe anorexia as a food phobia, but the most accepted definition is the conscious limitation of eating in order to not get fat and keep their body skinny. Treatment for Anorexia: There are several drugs which can help in improving anorexia which should be suggested by the psychiatric. But as many of other psychological disorders, the best treatment for anorexia is the combination of psychotherapies with the pharmaceutical drugs. Some common psychotherapies...

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You may be familiar with Panadol, a popular brand name. They make different medicines under this brand name and one of them is Panadol Night. In this post we are going to cover all the important information related to Panadol Night tablets from usage to its manufacturer. Although this is a popular medicine which can be self medicated but you should be familiar with all the possible side effects and dangers before taking it. Panadol Night Tablets / Caplets with packing box in background Panadol Night usage / indication: Panadol Night tablets are used to relieve different kind of pain such as headache, toothache, backache, rheumatic and muscle pain, period pain, as well as fever. Overview of Panadol Night Tablets  Panadol Night version is composed of two active ingredients, Paracetamol which works in two modes (analgesic and antipyretic) for the treatment of pain as well as fever. The second ingredient Panadol Night contains is Diphenhydramine hydrochloride which is...