An overview of Major Depressive Disorder

Depression: The Black Dog (An Overview of Major Depressive Disorder) By Laura Kho Sui San | MPharm, RPh, BCPP (Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist) “The Black Dog.” Winston Churchill famously used this term to describe his own depression—a state of pervasive and persistent sadness. It is very real, and it cannot be written off by simply […]

Common medicines that affect sleep

Lau Hui LingMPharm, PhD, RPh Many patients have concerns about whether the medications they take can cause side effects. One common worry is whether certain medicines can affect their sleep. It is well-known that usage of illicit recreational drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy can lead to hyper-excitability and impaired sleep, while usage of heroin […]