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๐Ÿ˜ฎ What if I told you there's a medication that has transformed the lives of veterans and so many others by reducing #PTSD related nightmares?

Let's jump in on this week's #MedMondays๐Ÿ’Š, and let's vanquish this Nightmare on Elm Street ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

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๐Ÿ’Š #Prazosin was first developed as an antihypertensive in the 1970s. It wasn't long before it caught the attention of psychiatrists for its remarkable ability to reduce nightmares in those with PTSD. Now, it's a go-to solution for many sleep disturbances! ๐ŸŒœ๐Ÿ›Œ
๐ŸŽฏ Prazosin shines as a treatment for PTSD-related nightmares, but it doesn't stop there! It's also used to address sleep disturbances in anxiety, depression, and other stress-related disorders, giving patients the rest they need. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
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Time for #MedMondays๐Ÿ’Š THREAD๐Ÿงต

1/ ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ #Methylphenidate was first synthesized by the chemist Leandro Panizzon in the 1940s. It wasn't until the 1950s that its therapeutic potential was recognized, and it was later introduced as a medication under the brand name #Ritalin.
2/ ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ˜ž๐Ÿš€ In the early days, methylphenidate was primarily used to treat depression and fatigue. However, its stimulant properties were soon recognized as helpful for treating ADHD and narcolepsy.
3/ ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿš€ Methylphenidate works by blocking the reuptake of dopamine & norepinephrine, which increases the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain. This leads to ๐Ÿ”ผ activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in executive functioning, attention, & decision-making.
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#MedMondays for today, let's do #Adderall, THREAD๐Ÿงต :

1/ Adderall is a stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy; it works by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine and norepinephrine. Image
2/ Common side effects of Adderall include loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, and stomach problems. More serious adverse effects include heart problems, anxiety, mood swings or changes, and potential for dependence.
3/ Adderall is available in immediate-release and extended-release formulations, and it can be taken orally in tablet or capsule form, as well as some liquid formulations and oral disentegrating tablets (ODT): Adzenys, Dyanavel, Mydayis, and Vyvanse are all essentially Adderall.
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