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GlossaryDiazepam

medication used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures

Diazepam, commonly known by the brand name Valium, is a medication that belongs to the benzodiazepine class. It is primarily used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, and it works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called GABA in the brain, which has a calming effect on the nervous system.

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research Neuropharmacological Profile of Eclipta Alba (Linn.) Hassk

118 citations, July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Eclipta alba extract improved learning, memory, and stress-related ulcers in rats without affecting movement or causing anxiety.

research Mitochondrial Dysfunction in an Animal Model of Diabetic Neuropathy Is Associated with a Reduction of Neurosteroid Synthesis

1 citations, March 2018 in “F1000Research”

Diabetic neuropathy in mice is linked to poor mitochondria function and lower brain hormone production.

Safety Concerns of Paternal Drug Exposure on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Offspring: An Analysis Based on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System

research Safety Concerns of Paternal Drug Exposure on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Offspring: An Analysis Based on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System

October 2024 in “Andrology”

Paternal drug exposure can harm fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and offspring health, with specific drugs linked to various reproductive issues.

research The Effects of Benzodiazepines on Hormones in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism

2 citations, January 1984 in “Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry”

Benzodiazepines changed hormone levels but did not affect hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

research Sudden Akathisia After a Ziprasidone Dose Reduction

16 citations, March 2006 in “The American journal of psychiatry”

Lowering the dose of ziprasidone can cause sudden restlessness and urge to move in patients.

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community Finasteride and fertility. Personal report.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 819 upvotes 1 week ago

Finasteride can affect sperm quality, but fertility usually returns after stopping it, as shown by a user who conceived four months after discontinuation. Some users successfully conceive while on finasteride, though some prefer to pause its use to minimize risks.