Sentences with phrase «term effects of medication»

The current paper is the first of several research projects in which Chorniy paints a clearer picture of how ADHD is diagnosed and treated, as well as the associated short - and long - term effects of medication.

«ADHD is such a major issue, but no one seemed to be able to give a very definite answer to the long - term effect of the medication,» said Chorniy, who conducted the research with Leah Kitashima, a Ph.D. candidate at Clemson University.

Remember: Science knows less than you might think about the long - term effects of some medications.

Not exact matches

I thought I would have a lifetime of expensive medication with unkown long - term side effects and that I would have to suffer with my disorder through pregnancy to avoid birth defects.

Whether or not a child is taking medication, behavioral therapy should be a part of the package because it will have long - term, lasting effects; whereas, the medication only has short term effects.

I knew I desperately needed my medication, but I was terrified about the long - term effects of breastfeeding on antidepressants.

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can also place people at risk of side effects from the long - term use of medications such as steroids and injectable medications.

But the research concludes that it can not say whether the detectable levels of medication in breastmilk will have any short - or long - term effects on the kids.

Although antidepressants like SSRIs are transferred through breast milk, there is no data on the long - term effects of exposure to SSRIs in breast milk, including the nervous system, so the benefit of taking the medication needs to outweigh the risk.

The fact that nearly a third of his patients do not respond to medication is only made worse by the long - term effects of uncontrolled epilepsy.

«Furthermore, given the continued use of psychotropic medications in very young children and concerns regarding their effects on the developing brain, future studies on the long - term effects of psychotropic medication use in this age group are essential.»

As might be expected, adherence was strongest when taking the medication didn't interfere with the patient's daily activities, either in terms of side - effects or dosage and timing.

Nearly half said they had talked with their loved one about the side effects of their medication, and nearly a third said they had talked about problems paying for those medications — both key issues that can cause people with chronic illness to cut back or stop taking important medicines that can ward off problems in the long term.

«Many professionals and parents still doubt the existence of beneficial long - term effects of ADHD medication,» said Helena Skyt Nielsen, a professor in the Department of Economics and Business at Aarhus University in Denmark who has studied ADHD treatment in children but wasn't involved in this research.

The cost of these additional medications can add up, and some carry a potential risk of long - term side effects.

These over the counter medications offer relief from the acid in the esophagus, but can actually make the underlying problem of low stomach acid worse, and PPIs and other stronger medications can have more serious long - term effects.

Dry eye can also be a side effect of some medications or the result of hormonal fluctuations or long - term use of contact lenses.

These terms tell us little to nothing about what's actually going on in a woman's body, yet the gold standard of treatment is medications that may only be riding a placebo effect, and may put that woman — and even her family — at risk, all while neglecting to investigate underlying drivers.

Firstly, SSRI medications have a long list of side effects, from weight gain and fatigue to sexual dysfunction and vitamin deficiencies, being on these medications over the long - term can be unpleasant for some and seriously affect quality of life for others.

Though of course as a systemic medication, the Diflucan has much greater potential for side effects, including liver toxicity when used longer term.

This data suggests a different effect of ketosis on glucose homeostasis in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.21 Other studies support the long - term efficacy of ketogenic diets in managing complications of T2D.36, 37 Although significant reductions in fat mass often results when individuals restrict carbohydrate, the improvements in glycaemic control, haemoglobin A1c and lipid markers, as well as reduced use or withdrawal of insulin and other medications in many cases, occurs before significant weight loss occurs.

Parents concerned about the side effects and long - term use of conventional medications are increasingly seeking alternatives to pharmacologic treatment.

At the end of the commercial, a quieter voice lists the medication's long - term side effects.

Despite the high use of sleep medication, increasing evidence has demonstrated that long - term use of such drugs may have negative side - effects including dependency, day - time drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, confusion, and memory problems (Ramar & Olsen, 2013).

Your veterinarian will prescribe medications that strengthen the heart muscles, reducing the long - term effects of cardiac problems.

Recent advancements have been made in the area of antipruritic medications for animals and there are now effective medications with fewer long term side effects such as cyclosporine (Atopica) and oclacitinib (Apoquel).

The long - term effects of many pain management drugs are not known, so some owners choose to manage pain through water therapy sessions and other muscle building exercises rather than masking the pain with medications.

Prednisone and other types of cortisone - type medications can be very useful in relieving allergy symptoms, although they are known to cause a number of side effects when used long - term.

Pain medications and anti-inflammatory drugs can have some very serious side effects on dogs, and long - term use of these medications is not ideal.

The prognosis for ACH has improved with the addition of decoquinate as a treatment, however, this will require long term medication and you should discuss any potential side effects with your veterinarian.

Treatment methods include long term use of medications to control thyroid hormone levels, this approach, while effective, has side effects.

One of the minor side effects of these medications (prednisolone, Dexamethasone, etc.) is that they might increase the calcium content of urine and lower urine pH. (ref) Some cats have no choice but to receive long - term or intermittent steroids.

Prescription medications such as cortisone can bring short term relief by blocking the release of the chemicals in the body that cause itchy dog skin, but are often avoided due to potential side effects.

Acupuncture can provide pain relief without the side effects that may be associated with long - term use of anti-inflammatory medications.

«Over the past few years we've seen extraordinary growth in the number of antidepressants being prescribed to dogs and cats, with little knowledge of the possible long - term side effects these medications have,» says Marvin.

These short - term side effects usually lessen by decreasing the frequency or dosage of the prednisone, or by prescribing a different medication in its place.

Long - term follow - up appointments may occasionally be needed if there was any possibility of long - standing effects (permanent damage) to the heart or if your animal is taking any cardiac medication.

As with all «off label» medications, unapproved for use in animals by the FDA, use should be based upon individual case selection and with the owner's fully aware of the potential side effects and long - term uncertainty regarding safety.

We get the best of both worlds in this case because the low amount of medication means less chance for side effects when used long term.

While most of the medication errors that occur have either little effect on the patient, others can cause permanent long - term injury, disability, or even death.

In terms of rates, this will depend on what type of medication you are taking because many will have severe side - effects that need to be considered.

Strayhorn & Bickel (2002) found that tutor - rated ADHD symptoms were much lower in one - on - one tutoring sessions than in classrooms; in fact, the effects of one - on - one conditions, in terms of reduced symptom expression, were as large as reported effects of stimulant medications.

We've made a lot of progress in offering recovery medications in general, but pregnant women face resistance from doctors wary of harming the fetus, though some studies have shown few or no long - term effects from their use.

This is particularly important because of the potentially serious long - term side effects of antipsychotic medication.

scientists still aren't certain of the long term effects these medications have on the brain.

About 5 % of all children in the Western world fulfill diagnostic criteria for attention deficit — hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 1 and a large proportion of such children are treated pharmacologically.2 ADHD has been associated with criminality3, 4 and externalizing disorders.5 Beneficial short - term effects of ADHD medication on symptoms of ADHD and associated conduct problems have been shown in numerous randomized, controlled studies involving children6 - 8 and adults.9 - 11 ADHD symptoms are largely persistent from childhood into adulthood, 12 but one prominent feature of ADHD treatment is that the discontinuation of medication is common, 13,14 especially in adolescence and early adulthood.15 The importance of treatment discontinuation for criminality and other longer - term outcomes is largely unknown.