Depressive Disorders: A Modern View of the Problem

Actualization of the problem As shown by a recent study, the detection of cases of depression by general practitioners is difficult because in almost half of cases, patients try to keep silent about the symptoms of the disease ( suffering in silence ) [3]. Many are afraid of prescribing antidepressants and their side effects; some believe that…

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Efficacy and safety of pregabalin in the treatment of neuropathic pain

According to the updated definition of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), NB is a condition caused by damage or disease of the somatosensory system. Updated detection was made with the aim to differentiate NB from pain or nociceptive cent – eral origin. In addition, the updated definition indicates the need for a survey to…

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Dossier of the drug: 60 years of experience with methylprednisolone

The effectiveness of the steroid hormones cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone and prednisolone in the treatment of bronchial asthma (BA), other diseases of allergic origin, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases and autoimmune pathology is beyond doubt. However, the use of these HA is limited due to their ability to cause such adverse effects as mineral imbalance, activation…

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Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment

 This condition is also called antidepressant withdrawal syndrome, although this is not entirely correct. The onset of symptoms after stopping therapy does not mean that the drug is addictive. Antidepressants are non- addictive and non- addictive. This is an important positive point that should be communicated to patients, since most people will stop taking the prescribed treatment as soon as…

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Normal sleep

Absolutely everyone knows about the importance of proper sleep. It is worth not getting enough sleep for at least a couple of nights in a row and even a young and healthy person will feel unwell. The consequences of lack of sleep Chronic sleep deprivation is even more insidious than short-term…

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How to restore sleep patterns

Sleep is the time of waking up and going to bed. To feel rested and full of energy, you need to determine the most appropriate regimen and strictly follow it. For this, it is necessary to take into account: individual needs for sleep (someone feels vigor after sleeping for 6 hours,…

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How to choose the right sleep pillow

Stores now offer a huge selection of attributes for healthy sleep. The choice of a pillow should be approached very responsibly, because the quality of sleep and morning well-being will largely depend on it. Is it possible to sleep without a pillow Unfortunately, some people are of the opinion that sleeping…

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How to restore sleep – doctor’s advice

Frequent stress and the accelerating pace of life lead to the fact that each of us periodically worries about how to improve sleep. If problems with night rest have just begun to bother you, you can try to establish sleep on your own using the following recommendations: Healthy sleep is impossible…

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The use of Melaxen for insomnia

Preparation melaxen comprises a synthetic analog of melatonin – a hormone regulating sleep and wakefulness shift. Melaxen is not a hypnotic drug, it acts more gently, promoting natural falling asleep and deep sleep. Due to this, upon awakening, Melaxen does not cause drowsiness, headaches and other unpleasant sensations that are observed when taking sleeping pills. Instructions for…

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Movement disorders during sleep

Restless legs syndrome (RLS).Ekbom K. – 1945 – the clinical description ofRLS is a condition characterized by “unpleasant” sensations in the legs, completely or partially disappearing only at the moment of movement. The need for movement is irresistible. “Unpleasant” sensations are described by patients as “discomfort”, “pain”, “stretching”, “twitching”, “tingling”, “tingling”, “tingling”, “itching”, “shuddering”. Prevalence:5%…

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