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Designed for the short-term relief of limited motion and pain that may be caused by muscle spasms, cyclobenzaprine is a central nervous system muscle relaxer that may stop hyperactive nerve firings that can cause muscles to spasm. The DEA reports that there were more than 25 million prescriptions written for cyclobenzaprine in 2011, which may […]

The drug was originally designed to be used in the treatment of depression, but due to its sedating effects, it is more often used as a sleep aid in people with depression and to treat anxiety, fibromyalgia, and many other conditions/disorders. Can Trazodone Be Abused? The short answer to this question is “yes.” It appears […]

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant medication that has off-label uses for addiction treatment.1,2 This article will explain what mirtazapine is used for and go over potential mirtazapine uses for addiction and co-occurring conditions. What Is Mirtazapine? Mirtazapine is a prescription antidepressant that was first approved to treat major depressive disorder but has since been investigated and […]

How Does Desipramine Work? When people suffer from depression, they often have abnormal levels of messenger chemicals called neurotransmitters in their brains. According to Harvard Medical School, neurotransmitters are what keep movements, senses, and moods moving along at a balanced pace. But sometimes, something can happen that throws off this delicate system. When this happens, […]