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Serotonin-Dopamine Antagonists in the Treatment of Stuttering

by Nathan Lavid
from California, USA

The aim of this article is to discuss the use of the serotonin-dopamine antagonists (SDAs) in those who stutter. 

Stuttering, like nausea, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome, is associated with increased activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine.   Neuroimaging and pharmacological research has revealed that, in part, hyperactivity of the dopaminergic system exacerbates or induces stuttering speech.

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Sudden Drop In Blood Pressure

Question:

While getting ready to have a molar extracted by being put to sleep, my husband experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure. He takes Lipitor, Accupril, and Metformin regularly, but had not taken his AM doses because of the infected tooth and 10:00 appt time. He did take his antibiotic. He had had nothing by mouth since midnight. He does not have high blood pressure, but takes the Accupril because of a virus that attacked the lining of his heart years ago. What would cause this sudden drop? He normally runs around 110/60 (enhanced, I`m sure, by the Accupril), but it fell, in a matter of 5-10 minutes, to 60/40 and the dentist cancelled the extraction and told him to eat something very light a few hours before the next time they try. Any suggestions ?

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Should Antibiotics Be Refrigerated?

Question:

Should antibiotics be refrigerated to preserve them. I have a prescription that I had filled and didn`t end up taking them.

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What’s so important about taking all of your antibiotic?

It’s a fact:

Not taking all of your antibiotic may jeopardize your health

Many people think that it’s no big deal if they don’t finish every pill when their doctor prescribes an antibiotic. Sometimes when people start to feel better, they figure they don’t need to complete their therapy. If this sounds familiar, you have lots of company. As many as 82% of people taking traditional antibiotic therapy don’t take all of their medicine. ¹

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