article thumbnail

UK approves prescription-only melatonin drug for childhood ADHD

Pharmaceutical Technology

The recommended dosage is even smaller in children. In the areas of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for example, melatonin can be prescribed for children to treat insomnia in case other sleep hygiene methods have proven ineffective, as per an NHS document. In the study, 48.8% with the placebo group.

article thumbnail

Escitalopram interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Carefully read these documents as they contain important safety information, including information about interactions. Some interactions require the dosages of the medications to be adjusted, while other interactions mean the two drugs should not be taken together at all.

article thumbnail

How Do Adaptogenic Herbs Benefit Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I recommend that you closely monitor your thyroid symptoms, thyroid hormones, and thyroid antibodies, and test hormone levels every six to 12 weeks, to ensure your thyroid medication dosage is optimized. 2007 Aug;58(6):427-31; da Silva TC, Cogliati B, da Silva AP, et al. Int Immunopharmacol. Exp Toxicol Pathol.