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Dr. Dorsey Dysart, MD

Neurologist

Dr. Dorsey Dysart practices Neuropathology in Ballwin, MO. Dr. Dysart studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. Neuropathologists are trained to fully understand and treat such conditions as Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease.
57 years Experience
Dr. Dorsey Dysart, MD
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
  • Accepting new patients

What medications can cause mood changes?

Benzodiazepines will give temporary relief. The fastest acting is Xanax. All are Schedule 4 narcotics and addicting. SSRIs are antidepressants but also are anxiolytics. Many READ MORE
Benzodiazepines will give temporary relief. The fastest acting is Xanax. All are Schedule 4 narcotics and addicting. SSRIs are antidepressants but also are anxiolytics. Many of the anticonvulsants will stabilize mood. Stimulants will elevate the mood but later may cause depression

What is the fastest acting anxiety medication?

The fastest acting medication for anxiety is Xanax (alprazolam). It is a benzodiazepine and listed as a Schule 4 narcotic. Because of its rapid acting it is extremely addicting. READ MORE
The fastest acting medication for anxiety is Xanax (alprazolam). It is a benzodiazepine and listed as a Schule 4 narcotic. Because of its rapid acting it is extremely addicting. Although it acts quickly, it last only for a few hours and then abruptly stops, often with what feels like a rebound anxiety.

What does an addiction psychiatrist do?

An Addiction Psychiatrist handles all aspects of addiction, which is generally viewed as a psychiatric disorder itself, as well as the psychiatric disorders that may be a result READ MORE
An Addiction Psychiatrist handles all aspects of addiction, which is generally viewed as a psychiatric disorder itself, as well as the psychiatric disorders that may be a result of the addiction or a condition that predisposed to the addiction.

Does alcohol cause morning anxiety?

Quite often, the withdraw response is manifested in the morning after drinking the night before or the day and night before. This can be a manifestation of the dependence/addiction READ MORE
Quite often, the withdraw response is manifested in the morning after drinking the night before or the day and night before. This can be a manifestation of the dependence/addiction to alcohol, but not necessarily. It is the result of the toxicity of alcohol and usually signals an increase in the neurotransmitter glutamate.