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What alkali metal is used to treat manic-depressive illness?
lithium
Why do manufacturers heat treat metal?
Manufacturers heat treat metal for a variety of reason. One reason is to alter the physical appearance of the metal. Another reason is to harden the metal. They may even heat treat the metal in order to soften the metal to make it more malleable.
Can a Neurologist treat depression?
yes. Depression comes when nerve system does not work properly. Also mental disorder producing depression or abnormal behaviour. Such a disease has no physical evidence.Some time a person can not understand the cause or reason. Absolutely neurologist can treat depression.
What is the economic importance of lithium?
Lithium is important as a treatment for mental illnesses including manic depression (commonly known as bipolar disorder). It is also an important component in batteries, including those used in electric cars. It will possibly be important for fusion power research and reactors, such at the international ITER project located in France.
What is the purpose of phototherapy?
Phototherapy is prescribed primarily to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mood disorder characterized by depression in the winter months, and is occasionally employed to treat insomnia and jet lag.
What alkali metal is used to treat manic-depressive illness?
lithium
What element is used to treat depression?
A medicines used to treat depression is often referred to as lithium but it is NOT the element lithium. Taking pure lithium metal would be very dangerous as it is a very reactive alkali metal.
How is manic depression treated?
Manic depression is hard to treat on your own, however with the help of professionals and medical treatment is makes dealing with manic depression a lot easier. If you have any questions about how to deal with such a disease, please call a medical professional. They will be able to answer all questions you might have about manic depression.
What element is used in drugs to treat people who suffer from manic depression?
Lithium
Lithium was approved by tha fda in 1970 for the treatment of what kind of depression?
Lithium is one drug used to treat bi-polar syndrome formerally called manic depression
Is it possible that Strattera taken to treat ADHD can worsen manic depression symptoms?
yes, it can trigger bipolar symptoms, as can anti-depressants and other ADHD meds. - especially if u are not on a mood stabilizer
Is zyprexa a benzodiazepine?
NO. Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mixed/manic), agitation due to schizophrenia and bipolar, and for bipolar disorder (depressed state). It is occasionally used to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, insomnia, and anorexia.
Treat bee stings with an acid or an alkali?
acids can not be used.
Does Divalproex sodium treat bipolar disorder?
Divalproex sodium is indicated for the treatment of manic episodes
My sons ex partener is a mannic depressive is she unfit?
Manic depression (also known as bipolar disorder) is a disease which can be treated. So as long as she is taking the appropriate medication, and seeing her doctor regularly, there should not be a problem. On the other hand, many people with manic depression do not get the treatment they need. Also, some people have such severe manic depression that even the best doctors are not able to treat them effectively. The way to tell whether she might not be effectively treated is to observe her behavior. Is she emotionally unstable? Does she engage in a lot of melodrama? Does she drive aggressively? Does she stay up all night long without seeming to need to sleep? Does she talk very fast? Is she excessively irritable? Does she use illegal drugs, or drink a lot of alcohol? --------- I have a loved one who manic depression. He knows his two 'down' cycles and sees to it that he's taken care of then. He takes no medication. He is a very good, loving father and husband.
What does quanadine treat?
depression, anxiety
What is the drug Pristiq used to treat?
It is used to treat depression.
