Dr. Ragnar
Temazepam (Restoril)
Temazepam is a classic sleep benzodiazepine: effective for the same reason it can become a problem.
Jan 2, 2026
Diazepam (Valium)
Diazepam is a classic benzodiazepine with a long half-life, fast familiarity, and risks that shouldn't be waved away.
Dec 30, 2025
Nefazodone
Nefazodone is split between a useful antidepressant profile and a liver-risk history that keeps it a selective tool.
Dec 27, 2025
Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Isocarboxazid is an old MAOI that can work extremely well and still makes clinicians cautious because the rules matter.
Dec 25, 2025
Selegiline patch (Emsam)
The selegiline patch is a genuinely unusual antidepressant option: MAOI biology with a delivery system that changes the risk math.
Dec 22, 2025
Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Tranylcypromine is a serious MAOI for treatment-resistant depression. It can work when cleaner drugs fail, but the diet and interaction rules matter.
Dec 20, 2025
Acamprosate (Campral)
Acamprosate (Campral) helps you stay sober after detox, not get you there. Non-addictive, renally cleared, six pills a day. Who it fits and who it doesn't.
Dec 18, 2025
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Phenelzine is an old MAOI that can still beat newer options for atypical or resistant depression, if the food and medication rules are realistic.
Dec 17, 2025
Desipramine (Norpramin)
Desipramine is an older norepinephrine-leaning tricyclic. It can still work, but it asks for more side-effect and safety respect.
Dec 14, 2025
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Clomipramine is an older TCA for OCD that can hit hard when SSRIs fall short, but side effects, safety rules, and follow-up matter.
Dec 12, 2025
Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Minoxidil (Rogaine): what it does, who it works for, topical foam versus low-dose oral minoxidil, the dread shed, and the side effects worth knowing.
Dec 9, 2025
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Imipramine is an old tricyclic that can help depression and panic, but the burden is harder to justify when cleaner options fit.
Dec 9, 2025