Sexual dysfunction, infertility, uterine ruptures and birth defects are among the more notable of the serious reproductive and congenital health conditions that can be induced by pharmaceuticals. Yet clinical research in many of these areas can be … [Read more...]
Catatonia
Although catatonia is not identified as a separate disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), it is increasingly being recognized as a syndrome with many aspects. Catatonia is associated with several psychiatric … [Read more...]
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, potentially life threatening disorder most frequently caused by the use of drugs that block dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter (or messenger) in the brain that is essential to the normal … [Read more...]
Disorders of the Nervous System and Sensory Disorders
Early recognition of drug-induced disorders of the nervous system is highly important because it can often prevent irreversible damage. Drug-induced neurological disorders (DINDs) can occur at initiation, during sudden withdrawal, or after many … [Read more...]
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Adverse effects of drugs on the gastrointestinal (GI) system are especially important because of their frequency and their potential to cause negative nutritional consequences. One study concluded that 20-40 percent of drug-induced adverse effects … [Read more...]