Sober Living & Alcohol Addiction Blog

I occasionally see someone take so much loperamide that they become constipated, and then reach for a medication to help with that. Go easy on the loperamide (i.e., one or two tablets to start, then at most one more after each loose bowel movement, n…

Brugada syndrome can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor or the emergency department right away if you have a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, unexplained fainting, lightheadedness, or troubled breathing…

They likely don’t even realize they’re behaving this way, and they may not remember once the effects of the alcohol wear off. Someone with AUD may also become angry or irritable when they don’t have access to alcohol because they&rs…

Describes the emergency department treatment process, lists questions to ask about follow-up treatment, and describes how to reduce risk and ensure safety at home. Trained information specialists answer calls, transfer callers to state services or ot…

Weight gain has been observed with atypical antipsychotic use. Clinical monitoring of weight is recommended. (28/260) Patients were randomized to flexibly dosed LATUDA 20 to 120 mg/day or placebo as adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate. Poole…