Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD

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Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD

Dr. Oche is a seasoned Public Health specialist who holds a post graduate certificate in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, an MPH, and a PhD both from Texila American University. He is a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK. He authored two books: "The Unseen Terrorist," published by AuthorHouse UK, and "The Night Before I Killed Addiction."

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Can Viibryd Be Cut In Half

Drugs Q & A, Medicines

Can Viibryd Be Cut In Half? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 19, 2022 0

What is Viibryd? Viibryd is a brand of Vilazodone a medication used to treat depression. Viibryd is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and partial... Read more.

Vilazodone Viibryd

Medicines

Vilazodone (Viibryd): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Reviews, Cost

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 19, 2022 0

What Is Vilazodone (Viibryd) And What Does It Treat? Vilazodone (Viibryd) is an antidepressant medication that belongs to a class of medications called selective... Read more.

How Long Does Depakote Stay In Your System

Drugs Q & A

How Long Does Depakote Stay In Your System? (FAQs)

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 19, 2022 0

What is Depakote? Depakote is a brand of divalproex sodium a medication used alone or with other medications to treat certain types of seizures. Depakote is also... Read more.

Valproate Depakote

Medicines

Valproate (Depakote): Uses, How it works, Dosage, Side Effects

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 19, 2022 0

What Is Valproate (Depakote) And What Does It Treat? Valproate (Depakote) is an anticonvulsant approved for the treatment of mania associated with bipolar disorder... Read more.

How Effective is Ingrezza Valbenazine

Drugs Q & A

How Effective is Ingrezza (Valbenazine)

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 18, 2022 0

Ingrezza is a brand-name prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2017. It’s the first drug approved for the treatment of... Read more.

Valbenazine Ingrezza

Medicines

Valbenazine (Ingrezza): Uses, Mechanism of Action, Dosage, Side Effects

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 18, 2022 0

What Is Valbenazine (Ingrezza) And What Does It Treat? Valbenazine (Ingrezza) is a medication approved by the FDA in 2017 and is used to decrease the frequency and... Read more.

How Effective is Parnate

Drugs Q & A

How Effective is Parnate?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 18, 2022 0

Parnate is a brand of tranylcypromine a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant that treats depression by restoring the balance of certain natural substances... Read more.

Tranylcypromine Parnate

Medicines

Tranylcypromine (Parnate): Uses, Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, Reviews

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 18, 2022 0

What Is Tranylcypromine (Parnate) And What Does It Treat? Tranylcypromine (Parnate) is an antidepressant that belongs to a class of medications called monoamine... Read more.

Pimavanserin Impurities

Drugs Q & A

Are Pimavanserin (Nuplazid) Impurities a Safety Risk?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 18, 2022 0

Pimavanserin more commonly known by the brand name Nuplazid is an antipsychotic drug used to treat hallucinations and delusions in people with psychosis from Parkinson’s... Read more.

Pimavanserin Nuplazid

Medicines

Pimavanserin (Nuplazid): Uses, Mechanism of Action, Dosage, Side Effects

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD January 18, 2022 0

What Is Pimavanserin (Nuplazid) And What Does It Treat? Pimavanserin (Nuplazid) is an antipsychotic medication approved in 2016, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... Read more.