A decreased appetite occurs when you have a diminished desire to eat food. Appetite suppressants are drugs that induce a loss of appetite so you eat less and lose weight. Other drugs may have side effects that decrease your appetite. As a result...
Prescription drugs treat a myriad of medical conditions. Each prescription drug must undergo clinical trials to determine safety and efficacy before the Food and Drug Administration approves it for marketing. Despite precautions, prescription...
Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a common side effect of certain drugs. The condition is characterized by decrease in saliva with difficulty tasting, chewing and swallowing dry foods. Some people with dry mouth may be sensitive to salty,...
Benzodiazepines, also known as "benzos," are psychotropic medications typically given to people who are suffering from anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety include a heightened nervous system, excessive worry and rapid heart beat. Benzodiazepines calm the...
Crushing prescription medications can make it easier to swallow pills. However, consuming crushed drugs can also cause serious -- and sometimes fatal -- side effects, says BBC News. This is because crushing pills increases the release and rate of...
Anti-depression and anti-anxiety drugs often work to help a patient over time. Some of these medications offer delayed-release formulations to help control the amount of medication in the human body. As with all medications, these have potential...
Alprazolam is an antianxiety medication sold under the brand names Niravam, Xanax and Xanax XR. Like other benzodiazepines, alprazolam is FDA-approved for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety associated with depression, panic...
Physicians prescribe certain drugs based on safety and effectiveness of the medicine to treat a particular medical condition. Yet, how a prescription drug works in the body has an impact on the outcome and any side effects. Prescription drugs...