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Information on Withdrawal on Chantix
Chantix is a brand name for the prescription drug varenicline. Doctors commonly prescribe Chantix to help patients quit smoking, which raises some questions about whether or not Chantix itself may cause withdrawal symptoms when discontinued.
Effexor Side Effects
Effexor is a medication that is used to treat depression. Like most prescription medicines, some people who use Effexor have reported side effects ranging from minor to severe.
The Effects of Distilled White Vinegar on Seeds
Vinegar is a tool that can be useful in many ways to the home gardener. It can deter pests, large and small, kill unwanted weeds and help adjust pH levels. White vinegar can also be used early in the gardening process to promote seed growth.
Hepatitis C: Updated Guidelines and New Drugs
The latest drugs to be approved for the treatment of hepatitis C virus infection are setting new standards of practice.
Macular Degeneration and the Age-Related Eye Disease Study
Did this study find that an antioxidant-zinc supplement decreased risk for AMD?
Dilantin Instructions
Dilantin (phenytoin) is an oral anticonvulsant, also known as an anti-epileptic medication. The drug is primarily used to manage seizures, but it may not help control all kinds of seizures. If you take Dilantin, follow your doctor's dosing instructions carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist qu
Sources of Probiotics
Probiotics refers to foods or dietary supplements that contain beneficial bacteria normally found in the body. These beneficial, or 'good' bacteria, inhibit harmful disease-causing bacteria, and help to maintain the proper micro-organic balance in the intestinal tract. Historically, probiotics have
Can Watermelon Relieve Muscle Soreness?
Some say this popular fruit can reduce muscle soreness associated with exercise. What does the research say?
Essiac Tea Information
A herbal tea based on a native Canadian Ojibwa shaman recipe, Essiac tea has gained popularity for its supposed medicinal benefits. Essiac tea is used as an alternative cancer treatment, although little scientific data supports the claim.
Facts About Albuterol
Albuterol is a bronchodilator medication that is used to help control the symptoms of certain lung disorders. Albuterol does not cure these disorders but helps to manage the symptoms. Albuterol prevents wheezing and difficulty breathing.
How to Mix Phentermine & Lexapro
Phentermine is a drug commonly prescribed as an appetite suppressant to assist patients in losing weight. Phentermine is the most widely prescribed and most frequently encountered diet pill on the market today, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Lexapro is an antidepressant in
Side Effects of Vancocin
Vancocin is an oral antibiotic medication available with a doctor's prescription. It may also be referred to as Vancomycin. Vancocin in commonly used to treat diarrhea that is caused bacterial infections such as staphyloccoccus aureus. It may also be used to treat diarrhea caused by other antibiotic
How to Use Clomiphene Citrate
Clomiphene citrate is a drug used to treat failure to ovulate in women. Also known by the trade names Clomid, Serophene and Milophene, clomiphene citrate is most commonly used by women whose partners are fertile in their attempts to conceive a child. Understanding the guidelines of any prescription
Food and Drug Administration Approvals, February 2003
Novel product approvals slow down and the FDA responds with a new course for change.
Side Effects of Triamterene
Triamterene is a diuretic used to reduce excess fluid and salt in the body through urine. It is categorized as a potassium-sparing diuretic and is commonly prescribed in combination with another diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide. Many side effects are possible.
Information on Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Many people have heard lactobacillus sporogenes referred to as "probiotics" or "good bacteria." Lactobacillus is a type of microorganism that humans eat and are exposed to on a daily basis. Without lactobacillus, many types of foods wouldn't exist; also, studies have shown that lactobacillus plays a
Rizatriptan Effective for Migraine Relief
A large study demonstrated favorable outcomes with rizatriptan compared with usual care for patients suffering from migraines.
Affordable Care Act and Pharmacy: Big Changes Ahead?
How will the ACA affect pharmacy practice? Are you prepared?