Darla Ferrara
218 posts
Darla Ferrara worked for years as an EMT and is now a full-time freelance writer who has created byline pieces for USAToday, Jillian Michaels, USARiseUP, New York Times -- About.com, Multibrief, MedCity News, LiveStrong, and AOL. She earned her Cardiac Arrest, Hypothermia, and Resuscitation Science Certification from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, her Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Certification from the University of California, San Francisco, and her certification in Musculoskeletal Case Studies - Anatomy from Harvard Medical School.
Posts By Darla Ferrara
Abilify Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where Abilify interactions can occur. In such cases, use is not recommended, or usage will have to be adjusted in order to…
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Abilify - Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: Aripiprazole Brands: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, Abilify Maintena Class: Atypical antipsychotics Availability: Prescription required Molecular Formula: C23H27Cl2N3O2 Substance…
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Baclofen vs. Flexeril - What is the Difference?
Baclofen vs. Flexeril: what is the difference? Both of these drugs are commonly prescribed to treat muscle spasms, although Flexeril may have more limited use than baclofen. Baclofen…
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Baclofen For Anxiety - Dosage & Side Effects
Baclofen for anxiety is a common prescription, especially when the person’s anxiety is due to alcohol withdrawal. It is not entirely clear how baclofen works, but it is thought that it…
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Baclofen Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Baclofen may not be the right choice for every patient. In such cases, it is important to discuss with a medical provider potential baclofen alternatives. Baclofen Alternatives For Anxiety…
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Baclofen and Alcohol
Baclofen and alcohol interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor about consuming alcohol before you start treatment with baclofen. Side Effects Drinking alcohol while taking baclofen can…
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Baclofen Withdrawal - What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Baclofen is a CNS depressant, so drug withdrawal can happen. Often physicians will taper patients off the medication to prevent withdrawal. It is very important to taper off of baclofen. How…
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Baclofen and Pregnancy
Baclofen does not have an official pregnancy rating in the United States. It is rated B3 in Australia. In Australia, that rating indicates that baclofen has only been given to a limited number…
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Baclofen Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Baclofen was the 119th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017. In that year alone, there were over 5.5 million prescriptions. Considering how popular this drug is right…
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Baclofen Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where baclofen interactions can occur. In such cases, use is not recommended, or use will have to be adjusted in order to…
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