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Side Effects of Menopur

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Menopur, generically known as menotropins, is a hormone treatment used to stimulate ovulation in women and sperm production in men. As is the case with prescription drugs, Menopur may cause side effects varying in severity based upon the dose and the individual.

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Side Effects of Mavik

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Mavik is a prescription medication---also known by its generic name, trandolapril---used to treat high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It can be used alone, or in tandem with another type of blood-pressure medication, such as a diuretic, which helps rid the body of unnecessary water. Mav

How to Stop Taking the Vivelle Dot

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Vivelle-Dot is a prescription medication intended to reduce symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness and itching. It may also reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Vivelle-Dot is hormone therapy in the form of a patch applied to the skin. If you experience side effects or you are uncom

How to Adjust Phenytoin Dosing

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Doctors often prescribe phenytoin, available in different forms (including Dilantin, Phenytek, or generic phenytoin), to control grand mal seizures in patients with epilepsy. Once a doctor has diagnosed a patient with epilepsy or another seizure ailment, he will recommend regular blood tests to chec

Side Effects of Olux

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Olux is the name of a topical foam or emulsion treatment that is used for various scalp and skin-related conditions, including rash, psoriasis and dermatitis. It operates by decreasing itchiness, redness and swelling symptoms of these types of conditions. The medicine is classified as a corticostero

Blue 1 Side Effects

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Blue 1 is an artificial coloring typically found in beverages, candy, baked goods and other consumables, including liquid antibiotics. It is sometimes also called Brilliant Blue. Blue 1 is a petroleum-derived triphenylmethane. In chemists terms, this means it has three aromatic rings attached to a c

Identifying At-Risk Patients

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Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality from coronary artery disease (including ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and sudden death), cardiac disease (left ventricular hypertrophy and congestive heart failure), renal failure, and blindness.

Tick Infestation Organic Removal

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Ticks are tiny bugs that can cause disease. They can get into your home through several ways. You can pick up a tick walking through heavy grass or by having pets that go indoors and outdoors. The tick will attach itself to you or your pet and suck your blood. Once ticks get into your home, they can

Effects of Ritalin on Children

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Ritalin is a medication for treating attention deficit disorder (ADD) in both adults and children. Ritalin stimulates the central nervous system. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, the chemical properties of Ritalin are similar to those of amphetamines or co

Clinical Practice Guidelines in Nephrology

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Review the recent nephrology clinical practice guidelines dealing with the evaluation, classification, and stratification of chronic kidney disease, developed through the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative

How Long Does it Take Premarin to Work?

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Time FrameThe hormone medication Premarin takes approximately one to three weeks to begin relieving hot flashes. With more time, hot flashes and night sweats will decrease in severity and occur less frequently. Vaginal symptoms such as dryness, itching and burning may take longer, about...

Uses of Protease

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Protease, also known as proteolytic enzymes or proteinases, are enzymes that break down protein into amino acids so the body can use them. Protease can also destroy viruses and bacteria, because they are proteins. There are also commercial uses for protease.

How to Get Free Prescriptions

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Prescription medications are needed by people every day, but rising drug prices are sending consumers on the lookout for alternative ways to acquire their medication. Prescription drug costs have soared to an all-time high: As of 2006, consumers were spending more than 216.7 billion dollars per yea

How to Transfer a Prescription From One Pharmacy to Another

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If you move or need to transfer your prescription to a new pharmacy, you do not need to contact your old pharmacy. Most pharmacies have a prescription transferring process that only requires a request and a small amount of information from you. The new pharmacy will contact your old pharmacy and req