Nervous System Articles A-Z

Drug Interactions With Eletriptan

Drug interactions with eletriptan may involve medications such as certain antidepressants and triptans. This eMedTV Web page discusses some potential drug interactions involving eletriptan and the effects of such interactions.

Drug Interactions With Entacapone

Probenecid, MAOIs, and cholestyramine could potentially cause drug interactions with entacapone. This eMedTV resource provides a list of other medicines that may interact with entacapone and explains the potential risks of these interactions.

Drug Interactions With Ethosuximide

Drug interactions with ethosuximide can occur when it is taken with valproic acid or other medications. This eMedTV segment provides a list of medications that can interact with ethosuximide, as well as the problems these interactions can cause.

Drug Interactions With Extended-Release Lamotrigine

As this eMedTV selection explains, several medicines, such as birth control pills, Equetro, or Tegretol, can cause extended-release lamotrigine drug interactions. This resource offers a more detailed list of possible interactions and their effects.

Drug Interactions With Glatiramer

It is not known if other medicines will cause drug interactions with glatiramer. As this eMedTV Web page explains, while there are no known drug interactions, it is important to understand that glatiramer has not been tested with most other drugs.

Drug Interactions With Interferon Beta-1a

Chemotherapy, zidovudine, and theophylline may cause drug interactions with interferon beta-1a. This eMedTV article lists specific zidovudine and theophylline products that may interact with interferon beta-1a and describes their potential effects.

Drug Interactions With Interferon Beta-1b

Zidovudine and theophylline are medicines that may cause drug interactions with interferon beta-1b. As this eMedTV Web page explains, interferon beta-1b interactions can lead to high drug levels in your blood and increase your risk for side effects.

Drug Interactions With Lacosamide

As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions may occur if you combine certain medications with lacosamide. This article further discusses drug interactions with lacosamide, including a list of medications that may interfere with this seizure medicine.

Drug Interactions With Levetiracetam

There are currently no known drug interactions with levetiracetam. This part of the eMedTV site explains the results of studies involving levetiracetam and other medications, and describes what to do before you take levetiracetam with other drugs.

Drug Interactions With Levetiracetam XR

At this point, there are no known drug interactions with levetiracetam XR. However, as this eMedTV page explains, levetiracetam XR has not been studied in combination with every drug. It is possible that there are currently unknown drug interactions.

Drug Interactions With Naratriptan

Naratriptan may interact with other triptans, ergot medicines, and some antidepressants. This eMedTV resource discusses drug interactions with naratriptan and these other medications, including information about effects of such interactions.

Drug Interactions With Orally Disintegrating Carbidopa-Levodopa

Certain drug interactions with orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa can raise your risk of side effects. This eMedTV page lists the drugs that can negatively interact with orally disintegrating carbidopa-levodopa, such as MAOIs and antipsychotics.

Drug Interactions With Orally Disintegrating Selegiline

Certain drug interactions with orally disintegrating selegiline can raise your risk of side effects. This eMedTV page lists medicines that can negatively interact with orally disintegrating selegiline, such as certain antidepressants and stimulants.

Drug Interactions With Oxcarbazepine

Tegretol, Calan, and Dilantin are some of the drugs that can potentially interact with oxcarbazepine. This eMedTV Web page discusses some possible drug interactions with oxcarbazepine and explains the problems that these interactions can cause.

Drug Interactions With Phenytoin

Alcohol, quinidine, and warfarin may potentially cause drug interactions with phenytoin. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains what other drugs may cause phenytoin interactions and describes the possible risks of combining them with phenytoin.

Drug Interactions With Rasagiline

Stimulants, atomoxetine, and pressors are medicines that may cause drug interactions with rasagiline. This eMedTV segment lists other products that may interact with rasagiline and explains the potential dangers of these drug interactions.

Drug Interactions With Rizatriptan

This section of the eMedTV library lists drugs that can potentially interact with rizatriptan (such as MAOIs and ergot medications) and describes how drug interactions with rizatriptan can put you at risk of dangerous side effects, among other things.

Drug Interactions With Rufinamide

Certain problems can occur when rufinamide is taken with phenytoin, birth control pills, or other drugs. This eMedTV page lists some medicines that can cause drug interactions with rufinamide and explains what your doctor may suggest to avoid problems.

Drug Interactions With Sumatriptan

MAOIs and triptans are among the drugs that can potentially interact with sumatriptan. This eMedTV Web page describes how drug interactions with sumatriptan can raise the level of sumatriptan in your blood or your risk of dangerous side effects.

Drug Interactions With Tiagabine

Alcohol, Dilantin, and Luminal are a few of the drugs that can interact with tiagabine. This eMedTV article discusses in detail several other drug interactions with tiagabine, explaining some of the problems that can occur as a result.

Drug Interactions With Tolcapone

Some drug interactions with tolcapone can cause your body to metabolize the drug differently than intended. This eMedTV resource lists several medications that may interact with tolcapone and explains the negative effects of these interactions.

Drug Interactions With Trihexyphenidyl

Pramlintide and anticholinergic drugs may cause drug interactions with trihexyphenidyl. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may interact with trihexyphenidyl. Drug interactions may increase your risk of side effects, such as nausea or dry eyes.

Drug Interactions With Zolmitriptan

This eMedTV page lists numerous drugs that can possibly interact with zolmitriptan -- such as other triptans, ergot medicines, and cimetidine -- and describes how drug interactions with zolmitriptan may lead to dangerous side effects in some people.

Drug Interactions With Zonisamide

Drug interactions can occur when zonisamide is taken with carbamazepine, phenytoin, or several other drugs. This eMedTV Web page discusses these drug interactions with zonisamide, with information on the potentially negative effects that can occur.

Dyssynergia Cerebellaris Myoclonica

As this eMedTV Web page explains, dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica is a collection of rare neurological disorders characterized by epilepsy, cognitive impairment, and myoclonus. This article discusses dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica in detail.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Eastern equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral disease that can affect the central nervous system. This eMedTV resource discusses the causes, symptoms, transmission, and prevention of this disease.

Effects of Spina Bifida

The effects of spina bifida can range from minor physical problems to severe physical disabilities. This eMedTV article discusses the effects of spina bifida, which are determined by several factors involving the spinal malformation.

Eldapryl

Eldepryl is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web article takes brief look at Eldepryl and provides a link to more detailed information on the drug. Eldapryl is a common misspelling of Eldepryl.

Eldepryl

Eldepryl is approved to treat Parkinson's disease in combination with carbidopa-levodopa medications. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of this medicine, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.

Eldepryl and Breastfeeding

This eMedTV segment explains that women are usually advised to avoid Eldepryl (selegiline hydrochloride) while breastfeeding. No studies have been done on Eldepryl and breastfeeding, but this drug could potentially cause problems in a nursing infant.

Eldepryl and Pregnancy

This eMedTV Web article explains that animal studies on Eldepryl and pregnancy indicate that the drug may cause harm to a fetus. This page describes the problems that Eldepryl may cause (such as miscarriages and stillbirths).

Eldepryl Dosage

The standard recommended Eldepryl dosage for Parkinson's disease is 5 mg twice a day. This eMedTV page explains that Eldepryl is only approved for use in combination with carbidopa-levodopa medicines. This page also provides some dosing tips.

Eldepryl Drug Interactions

If you take certain medicines with Eldepryl, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page provides a list of products that can interact with Eldepryl, such as certain antidepressants and stimulants. This page also describes the problems that can occur.

Eldepryl Medication Information

This eMedTV Web page discusses the Parkinson's drug Eldepryl. Information includes its possible drug interactions, side effects, warnings, and dosing.

Eldepryl Overdose

This eMedTV article explains that seizures, hallucinations, and difficulty breathing are possible symptoms of an Eldepryl overdose. This page lists other symptoms that may occur and describes various treatment options.

Eldepryl Side Effects

This eMedTV article explains that although many people do not experience any problems with Eldepryl, side effects are possible. This page takes an in-depth look at some of the common and serious side effects of this Parkinson's medication.

Eldepryl Uses

Eldepryl is mainly used for treating Parkinson's disease. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes a detailed look at Eldepryl uses, including how it works to increase dopamine levels in the brain and several off-label uses of the medication.

Eldepryl Warnings and Precautions

This eMedTV resource provides several important Eldepryl warnings and precautions that you should be aware of before starting the medicine. For example, you should not use the drug if you are taking certain medications or if you have certain allergies.

Eletriptan

Eletriptan is a prescription drug used to treat migraines; it is not used to prevent them. This eMedTV article explains how the medicine relieves migraine symptoms, lists some potential side effects, and offers tips on how to take the medication.

Eletriptan Dosing

The usual dose of eletriptan used to treat a migraine is 20 mg or 40 mg. As this eMedTV page explains, you shouldn't take more than 80 mg of eletriptan in one day. This article discusses eletriptan dosing guidelines and explains how to take the drug.

Eletriptan HBr

Eletriptan Side Effects

Side effects of eletriptan may include drowsiness, nausea, and dizziness. This section of the eMedTV library discusses common and rare eletriptan side effects, including those that may be signs of serious health problems.

Encefalitas

As this eMedTV page explains, encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that is typically caused by certain types of infections. This page also covers possible symptoms and treatment options. Encefalitas is a common misspelling of encephalitis.

Encefalitis

As this eMedTV page explains, encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that can be caused by certain infections. This article discusses who is at the highest risk of developing encephalitis. Encefalitis is a common misspelling of encephalitis.

Encephalities

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is a condition that can lead to brain damage, seizures, and death. This eMedTV resource discusses this condition and provides a link to more information. Encephalities is a common misspelling of encephalitis.

Encephalitis

Each year, several thousand people contract encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the brain. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at encephalitis, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Encephalitis Diagnosis

As this eMedTV article explains, an encephalitis diagnosis involves the doctor asking questions, performing a physical exam, and (possibly) ordering various tests. This page provides detailed information on the process of diagnosing encephalitis.

Encephalitis Lethargica

Encephalitis lethargica is a disease that causes fever, delayed physical response, and lethargy. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed description of this medical condition, with information on possible symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Encephalitis Symptoms

People with encephalitis symptoms often show signs of mild flu-like illness. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this topic and explains that more severe signs and symptoms of encephalitis include double vision, hallucinations, and muscle weakness.

Encephalitis Treatment

Antiviral drugs, bed rest, and anticonvulsants are a few types of encephalitis treatment. As this eMedTV page explains, people who are suspected of having encephalitis should receive immediate treatment. This page describes encephalitis treatment.

Encephelitis

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is a condition that can be caused by infection of the spinal cord. This eMedTV page takes a look at encephalitis and provides a link to more information. Encephelitis is a common misspelling of encephalitis.

Encephilitis

Encephalitis is caused when a viral or bacterial infection causes inflammation of the brain. This eMedTV article takes a further look at encephalitis, including possible risk factors and symptoms. Encephilitis is a common misspelling of encephalitis.

Entacapone

Entacapone is a drug that is often prescribed with carbidopa-levodopa for treating Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of this medication, explains how it works, includes dosing information, and more.

Entacapone Dosage

The recommended entacapone dosage is one tablet taken with each dose of carbidopa-levodopa. This eMedTV Web page discusses entacapone dosing in more detail and offers information on when and how to take this Parkinson's medication.

Entacapone Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the prescription drug entacapone is discussed. Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, precautions, drug interactions, and dosing.

Enzephalitis

When a person has encephalitis, he or she may have a sudden fever, headaches, or confusion. This eMedTV page further discusses encephalitis, including potential treatment options. Enzephalitis is a common misspelling of encephalitis.

Equine Encephalitis

Equine encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain that affects horses and humans. As this eMedTV article explains, there are three types: eastern, western, and Venezuelan. This page describes these different types, including symptoms and prognosis.

Ethosuximide

Ethosuximide is a drug that may be prescribed to treat absence seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV Web page further discusses this prescription medicine, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.

Ethosuximide Dosing

For adults and children (age six and up), the recommended starting ethosuximide dose is 250 mg twice daily. This eMedTV resource offers information on the ethosuximide dosing guidelines your doctor will follow to determine your dose.

Ethosuximide Medication Information

Extended-Release Lamotrigine

Extended-release lamotrigine is a medicine that treats partial-onset seizures. This selection from the eMedTV library provides an overview of this drug, including information on how it works, possible side effects, how to take it, and more.

Extended-Release Lamotrigine Dosage

As explained in this eMedTV segment, extended-release lamotrigine is usually taken once a day. This article covers the guidelines for extended-release lamotrigine dosing, with a discussion of the factors that will affect the exact amount prescribed.

Febral Seizure

Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a fever in infants or small children. This eMedTV article talks about why these occur and provides a link to more detailed information. Febral seizure is a common misspelling of febrile seizures.

Febrile Seizures

Febrile seizures are convulsive attacks brought on by fever in small children or infants. As this eMedTV article explains, these seizures are not considered a form of epilepsy and do not cause brain damage.

First Aid for Seizures

As this eMedTV article explains, helping someone who is having a seizure may involve moving any sharp objects out of the way and turning the person on his or her side. This page lists actions you can take when providing first aid for seizures.

Forms of Syringomyelia

There are two forms of syringomyelia: communicating and non-communicating. This eMedTV article discusses these forms of syringomyelia in detail, including how they occur, who develops them, and what their symptoms are.