“While stimulants tend to increase dopamine and norepinephrine a hormone that increases alertness availability in the brain, Strattera focuses primarily on norepinephrine,” says Dr. Khan. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Do not use STRATTERA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Thank you for…
Social workers can also help by participating in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, making school referrals for special education, and requesting psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing. Referral to a child and adolescent psychiatrist for a medication evaluation may also be helpful as well as assisting teachers with behavioral interventions in the classroom. Growing up with an…
The most common symptoms of alcohol dehydration include thirst, a dry mouth, headaches, muscle aches or cramps, fatigue, and dark-colored urine. Drinks with higher alcohol content, including vodka, whiskey, and rum, can have a stronger dehydrating effect than beverages with lower alcohol content, such as beer or wine. Alcohol interferes with the brain’s ability to…