Researchers found that, for uninsured patients, the percentage of medications
prescribed as generics rose from 12 percent to 30 percent after the clinic
closed its drug sample closet. For Medicaid patients, however, there was no
significant change in generic prescribing. …
…The antipsychotic action may be secondary to other consequences in the brain
that evolve over a period of several weeks. …
“Serotonin transporter binding potential values were significantly higher in all
investigated brain regions in individuals investigated in the fall and winter
compared with those investigated in the spring and summer,” the authors write. …
At least two of the cannabinoids don’t have mood-altering effects, so there
could be a way to use these substances without creating the high of marijuana. …
Because even the most benign of side effects has the potential of
becoming fatal in certain circumstances if left unaddressed, it is
imperative for patients, clinicians, pharmacists, and all health care
professionals to be aware of adverse reactions and possible complica
tions of clozapine therapy to prevent significant morbidity and
mortality. …