Mental Health, Pain

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Cymbalta (duloxetine)

CYMBALTA (duloxetine) – a serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly used to treat depression, anxiety and certain pain disorders.  The mechanism of action for duloxetine is unknown. However, it is believed that duloxetine’s actions are related to its ability to increase serotonergic and noradrenergic activity in the central nervous system.   FDA approved uses: 1.       Treatment of […]

Mental Health

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Abilify (ariprazole)

ABILIFY (aripiprazole) – an atypical antipsychotic drug commonly used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar and other disorders.  The mechanism of action for aripiprazole is unknown. However, it has been proposed that aripiprazole exerts its behavioral effects through a combination of partial agonist activity at D2 and 5-HT1A receptors and antagonist activity at 5-HT2A receptors. FDA approved […]

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