Drugs side effects discusses the important side effects of the drugs
Concerta warnings and serious adverse side effects are highlighted here. Concerta is the brand name of methylphenidate. It is a stimulant drug and associated with serious side effects including sudden death Concerta Warnings Severe Cardiovascular Events associated with methylphenidate: Sudden Death in children and adolescents with preexisting Structural Heart Abnormalities or Other Serious Heart Problems: … Read more
Depakote side effects range from mild to very severe. It results in liver failure, pancreatitis, anemia, and bone marrow failure. Depakote is the brand name of Divalproex sodium or sodium valproate. It is a prescription medication that is used to treat symptoms such as mania, epilepsy, and migraine. You can use Depakote alone or in … Read more
Amlodipine is a commonly used blood pressure lowering medicine. It belongs to the class of medicines called dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. Like all medicines, amlodipine can cause side effects, some which can be serious enough that necessitates treatment discontinuation. Amlodipine lowers blood pressure and has anti-anginal effects as it relaxes the smooth muscles of the … Read more
Vedolizumab is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease in adults who have been intolerant to corticosteroids and TNF antagonists. It is also useful in patients in which TNF antagonists do not show desired efficacy. In some patients, it also might be suggested as a first-line treatment. Although various researches have … Read more
Milnacipran is a selective serotonin and nor-epinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It is available by the brand names of Ixel, Joncia, and Savella, among others. Like other SNRIs, it can be used to treat depression and fibromyalgia. Although many clinical trials have confirmed the drug’s efficacy in the treatment of depression, it has not yet been … Read more
Sertraline (Zoloft) is a drug from the SSRIs group. It is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Like most other SSRIs, sertraline causes some degree of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction and being unable to reach a climax may be associated with psychological problems. Patients may develop depression or have a … Read more
Zoloft side effects, like most other SSRIs, can be one of the reasons of its discontinuation. If taken correctly as advised by the physician and especially, when initiated in low doses, side effects of Zoloft can be easily tolerated. Zoloft is the brand name of Sertraline, a prescription medication, that is used to treat anxiety … Read more
Gabapentin is available by the brand name of Neurontin. It inhibits the excitatory neuronal transmission in the brain. It is used to calm down the brain. Thus, it is useful in the treatment of the following conditions: Pain resulting from damaged or hypersensitive neurons as occurs in patients with diabetes and shingles. Seizures, simple partial … Read more
Vortioxetine Side effects that are common include nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation, and sexual side effects. Most of the side effects are related to the central nervous system. A detail of the side effects of Vortioxetine is reviewed here. A piece of advice regarding how to overcome these side effects is also discussed. What is Vortioxetine? … Read more
Trulance Side effects are primarily confined to the gastrointestinal tract. Trulance is the brand name of Plecanatide, marketed and manufactured by Synergy Pharmaceuticals. It has got FDA approval in 2017 for the treatment of patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome with predominant symptoms of constipation (IBS-C). Trulance contains Plecanatide as the … Read more