Author: Dr. Mark Leeds

Zofran, generically known as ondansetron, is a medication primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. It works by blocking the actions of…

The Basic Question: Can You Have Surgery While on Suboxone? Patients on Suboxone treatment who face upcoming surgery often worry about whether their buprenorphine will interfere with anesthesia or post-operative…

Why a Proper SSRI Tapering Schedule Matters Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, used for depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and other conditions. When…

Suboxone strips are a form of medication used primarily in the treatment of opioid addiction. They contain two active ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, which…

The Ashton Benzo Taper Method is a widely recognized approach for discontinuing benzodiazepine use, developed by Dr. Heather Ashton, a psychiatrist and expert in the field of psychopharmacology. This method…

Buprenorphine is a medication that plays a crucial role in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). As a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, it provides relief from withdrawal…

What Is Akathisia? Akathisia is a movement disorder characterized by an intense, distressing sensation of inner restlessness and an uncontrollable urge to move. The name comes from the Greek word…

Why Tapering Off Zoloft Requires a Gradual Approach Zoloft (sertraline) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) prescribed for depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. When patients…

Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as "benzos," are a class of medications primarily prescribed for their sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle-relaxant properties. They are often utilized to treat conditions such as anxiety…