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Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Synthroid (Levothyroxine) is a synthetic thyroid (T4) hormone commonly administered to treat hypothyroidism (or thyroid deficiency).  It was initially synthesized by British chemists Charles Robert Harington and George Barger in 1927.  As a pharmaceutical, synthroid is among the most prescribed medications in the United States, with upwards of 20 million prescriptions filled for the drug …

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Noopept Side Effects & Adverse Reactions (List)

Noopept (N-phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester) is a synthetic peptide manufactured in Russia by JSC LEKKO Pharmaceuticals.  Chemically, noopept is a hydrophilic proline with a dipeptide structure consisting of a phenylacetyl subunit bound to a small peptide chain of proline and glycine.  Although it isn’t technically classified as a “racetam” (due to its lacking of a 2-oxo-pyrrolidine …

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Brintellix (Vortioxetine) Withdrawal Symptoms + How Long They Last

Brintellix (Vortioxetine) is considered an atypical antidepressant that was co-developed by pharmaceutical companies Lundbeck and Takeda. Most consider Brintellix to be a new antidepressant as of 2014 due to the fact that it was approved by the FDA in September of 2013. In clinical trials, it proved to demonstrate substantial efficacy for the treatment of …

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Concerta Withdrawal Symptoms: How Long Do They Last?

Concerta (Methylphenidate) is a psychostimulant drug that is used to treat ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). It is also used in some cases for the treatment of narcolepsy and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). It contains the same active ingredient found in the popular medication Ritalin. This drug works well when taken for its intended purpose …

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Vyvanse Withdrawal Symptoms + Timeline

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) is a psychostimulant drug that is used to treat ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). It has gained popularity due to the fact that it is very effective at treating symptoms and also is considered slightly less addictive than Adderall. For this reason, many doctors prefer to prescribe Vyvanse as opposed to Adderall – …

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Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms + Timeline

Cocaine is a drug that when ingested is associated with the release of dopamine and other “feel good” neurotransmitters in the brain. Cocaine acts as a triple reuptake inhibitor (TRI) by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine simultaneously. This results in a person getting a stimulant effect, feeling euphoric, and decreased appetite. It is considered …

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