Anxiety Articles A-Z
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Fluoxetine and Premature Ejaculation
Fluoxetine can sometimes be prescribed off-label to treat premature ejaculation. This part of the eMedTV library further explores fluoxetine and premature ejaculation, and explains how the medication works to help delay ejaculation.
If you are first starting depression or OCD treatment with fluoxetine, dosing usually starts at 20 mg. This eMedTV article also provides fluoxetine dosing guidelines for bulimia and panic disorder treatment and explains when and how to take the drug.
If you are taking fluoxetine, side effects to look out for include nausea, diarrhea, and anxiety. This eMedTV page lists other common side effects, explains which problems require medical attention, and covers rare but serious problems.
Fluoxetine is a drug that can be prescribed to treat conditions like depression or OCD. This eMedTV page discusses other fluoxetine uses, lists side effects to look for, and offers dosage information. Fluoxitine is a common misspelling of fluoxetine.
Fluoxetine works to treat depression and other conditions by balancing serotonin levels in the brain. This eMedTV Web page offers a brief overview of the drug and provides a link to more information. Fluoxtine is a common misspelling of fluoxetine.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder are often prescribed fluvoxamine. This eMedTV Web page briefly explains how the drug works, provides dosing information, and lists possible side effects. Fluvoxamin is a common misspelling of fluvoxamine.
Fluvoxamine is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This eMedTV article explains how fluvoxamine works, describes some potential side effects, and outlines some tips on when and how to take the drug.
For treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, the recommended starting fluvoxamine dose is 50 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page describes some factors that can affect fluvoxamine dosing (such as your age) and lists tips on taking the drug.
This eMedTV article explains how fluvoxamine works in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It provides a brief overview of this prescription drug and includes a link to more information. Fluvoximine is a common misspelling of fluvoxamine.
Fluvoxamine is a prescription drug used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This eMedTV segment provides a brief overview of the drug and offers a link to more information. Fluvoxomine is a common misspelling of fluvoxamine.
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a drug prescribed to treat conditions such as depression and panic disorder. This eMedTV Web page offers a basic overview of the drug and provides a link to more information. Fluxetina is a common misspelling of fluoxetine.
Besides depression, antidepressants like fluoxetine are also used to treat other conditions. This eMedTV article discusses other fluoxetine uses and lists potential side effects to look out for. Fluxetine is a common misspelling of fluoxetine.
Fluoxetine, a prescription drug, is used to treat depression, bulimia, and other conditions. This page on the eMedTV site takes a closer look at how this drug works and how often it should be taken. Fluxotine is a common misspelling of fluoxetine.
A person with phobia experiences severe anxiety when exposed to certain situations or objects. This eMedTV segment lists various types of phobias and explains the treatments available for these conditions. Fobia is a common misspelling of phobia.
GAD causes people to worry excessively about things like money or work, even when there is no valid reason. This eMedTV segment offers detailed facts on the disorder, including information on symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Generalized anxiety disorder causes people to feel constant, severe anxiety, often without a reason. This eMedTV Web page offers more facts on the condition, including the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
This eMedTV page explains that generic Anafranil is currently available in three different strengths. This page also covers how the FDA assigned generic Anafranil an "AB" rating, meaning generic Anafranil is equivalent to the brand-name drug.
Generic Ativan is made by several companies and is available in different strengths. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an overview of generic Ativan, including a description of the FDA's testing system for generics.
Generic BuSpar tablets, which are available in four strengths, are manufactured by several companies. This eMedTV resource describes the medication in more detail, including information on its uses and the various manufacturers.
Compazine tablets and suppositories are both available in generic form. This part of the eMedTV library explains which companies manufacture Compazine generics and lists the various strengths available for generic Compazine.
Fluoxetine is currently available in generic form. As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic fluoxetine comes in capsule, tablet, and liquid form. Several companies make the generic products, including Teva Pharmaceuticals and Sandoz Pharmaceuticals.
Limbitrol is currently available in generic form. This section of the eMedTV library describes generic Limbitrol tablets in more detail, lists the various strengths available, and explains whether they are equivalent to the brand-name version.
As this eMedTV article explains, generic Luvox is manufactured by more than 10 different companies (including Watson Laboratories and Teva Pharmaceuticals). This article also lists the available strengths of generic Luvox (25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg).
This eMedTV segment explains that generic Paxil is currently available in several strengths. This Web page also points out that generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name drugs, and generic Paxil is no exception.
There are two strengths of generic Sarafem that are currently available. This segment from the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of generic Sarafem, including information on its strengths, forms, and manufacturers.
The prescription medicine Serax is available in generic form. As this eMedTV article explains, generic Serax is available in three strengths (10 mg, 15 mg, and 30 mg) and is made by several manufacturers (including Ivax Pharmaceuticals).
This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of generic Valium, which comes in tablet, oral liquid, and injectable forms and is manufactured by several companies (including Roxane Laboratories and Watson Pharmaceuticals).
Xanax is currently available in generic form. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes generic Xanax in more detail, including a list of the various strengths available and the drug companies that currently manufacture generic Xanax.
How to Cope With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Many people don't know how to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. The coping skills in this eMedTV article can be vital in overcoming the illness. This page offers many tips and suggestions, including negative actions that can make PTSD worse.
As this eMedTV page explains, anxiety disorders can cause panic attacks, nightmares, obsessive thoughts, and other symptoms. This page lists anxiety disorder types, symptoms, and treatment options. Info on axiety is a common misspelling of anxiety.
This page on the eMedTV site describes Effexor XR, a prescription drug licensed to treat depression and anxiety disorders, and provides a link to more detailed information. Information on Efexor XL is a common variation and misspelling of Effexor XR.
Kava kava is an herbal supplement most commonly used for treating anxiety. This page from the eMedTV Web site discusses other possible uses of kava kava, explores the effectiveness of this supplement, and explains whether it is safe to use.
Kava kava is often claimed to be useful for treating depression, anxiety, and insomnia. This article from the eMedTV library discusses other potential kava kava benefits and explores the effectiveness and safety of this dietary supplement.
At this time, a safe and effective kava kava dosage has not been established. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses reasonable kava kava dosing and explores some of the risks involved with taking this dietary supplement.
Kava Kava is an herbal supplement thought to help with anxiety and possibly other conditions. This eMedTV Web presentation looks at the herb, including whether in fact it does work (and for what), safety information, side effects, warnings, and dosing.
Kava kava is a dietary supplement used for treating numerous conditions, including anxiety. This eMedTV article briefly covers kava kava uses and links to more details about the safety of the supplement. Kavakava is a common misspelling of kava kava.
A prescription drug, clonazepam is used to treat epileptic seizures and panic disorder. This eMedTV selection briefly describes the drug and provides a link to more in-depth information. Klonazepam is a common misspelling of clonazepam.
Limbitrol is a medication that is prescribed for treating depression associated with anxiety. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Limbitrol, offers general dosing information for the drug, and explains how it works to treat depression.
As with all drugs, it is possible to become addicted to Limbitrol. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Limbitrol addiction, describes the potential risks of becoming addicted, and offers suggestions for dealing with an addiction.
It is potentially dangerous to combine Limbitrol and alcohol. As this eMedTV Web page explains, since both are CNS depressants and can slow down brain activity, combining the two can lead to potentially serious side effects or complications.
Breastfeeding while taking Limbitrol may cause serious problems in a nursing infant. This eMedTV article further discusses Limbitrol and breastfeeding, and describes the potential problems that may occur when the drug is passed through breast milk.
Dry mouth is one of the more commonly reported Limbitrol side effects. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on Limbitrol and dry mouth, lists suggestions that may provide relief, and explains what treatments your doctor may recommend.
Research shows that it may be dangerous for pregnant women to use Limbitrol. This eMedTV Web page discusses the results of studies on Limbitrol and pregnancy in more detail and explains the possible risks of using the drug while pregnant.
Most people start with a Limbitrol dosage of three to four tablets each day. This article from the eMedTV archives covers Limbitrol dosing guidelines in more detail and includes tips and precautions for those taking the medication.
Drugs that may cause negative interactions with Limbitrol include barbiturates, cimetidine, and narcotics. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that may lead to Limbitrol drug interactions and explains what can occur as a result.
If you take too much Limbitrol, overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, vomiting, and fever. This eMedTV segment describes other potential effects of a Limbitrol overdose and explains what treatments your healthcare provider may recommend.
Common Limbitrol side effects may include blurred vision, dry mouth, and dizziness. This eMedTV segment also lists less common problems and describes potentially serious side effects of Limbitrol that should be reported to a doctor right away.
Limbitrol is used for the treatment of depression that is associated with anxiety. This eMedTV resource further explores how the drug works, discusses Limbitrol uses in children, as well as off-label uses, and describes the effects of the medication.
Limbitrol Warnings and Precautions
Limbitrol can cause severe drowsiness and difficulty breathing, which may be life threatening. This eMedTV page offers other Limbitrol warnings and precautions, including a list of potential side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.
Luvox is a prescription medicine that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This eMedTV article explains how Luvox affects a certain chemical in the brain, highlights potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the medication.
Luvox has been shown to pass through breast milk to nursing babies. This eMedTV page discusses Luvox and breastfeeding in more detail, explaining that the benefits of taking Luvox often outweigh the possible risks to the nursing baby.
Some people who take Luvox may develop a dry mouth. This eMedTV Web page explains that if you are taking Luvox and dry mouth occurs, there are some things that you can do, such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often and avoiding drinks with caffeine.
Insomnia appears to be one of the more common side effects of Luvox. This eMedTV article examines Luvox and insomnia, explaining some of the symptoms of insomnia and highlighting some tips on how to improve your sleep habits.
In animal studies involving Luvox and pregnancy, the drug did appear to cause harm to fetuses. This eMedTV Web page explains that a doctor may prescribe Luvox to a pregnant woman if its benefits outweigh the possible risks to her unborn child.
This eMedTV page explains that it's hard to tell for sure if there is a link between Luvox and suicides or suicidal behavior. This page also lists signs of suicidal behavior to report to your doctor (such as aggressive, angry, or violent behavior).
This eMedTV Web page explains that the recommended starting Luvox dosage for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder is 50 mg once a day. The maximum Luvox dose is 300 mg once daily. This page also lists factors that can affect Luvox dosages.
This eMedTV page lists some of the drugs that can potentially interact with Luvox (including NSAIDs, lithium, and mexiletine) and explains how Luvox drug interactions can alter the levels of some drugs in your blood and raise your risk of side effects.
It is possible to take too much Luvox. This portion of the eMedTV library describes some of the symptoms of a Luvox overdose, such as vomiting and breathing problems. This page also outlines some treatment options for a recent overdose.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains that there are possible Luvox sexual side effects, such as changes in sex drive, priapism, and erectile dysfunction. This page also covers some treatment options your healthcare provider may recommend.
