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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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What Is Hypericum Perforatum 3X?

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Homeopathic remedies may have strange sounding names, but when you understand the nomenclature, you can feel more comfortable with the remedy itself. A remedy is given the botanical name of the herb from which it is derived, and the number and letter following it are a indicator of the remedy's pote

How to Heal With Lavender Oil

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Lavender oil is renowned for its medical powers. The beautifully fragrant lavender has long been known to work as an antiseptic and was utilized during World War I in hospitals as a disinfectant. Today, lavender oil is used by many for a variety of ailments and as an aid in maintaining good health.

Asthma Outcome Measures

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Recent efforts have been made towards standardizing outcomes in asthma clinical trials.

Side Effects of Antihistamines

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Antihistamines are drugs that help the body to fight off symptoms of cold, allergies and the flu. They work by inhibiting the release of histamines that cause the symptoms, or by inhibiting the action of histamines after they are released by the body. While most people tolerate antihistamines wel

Prescription Medication Use in Pregnancy

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The current pregnancy labeling with its accompanying letter codes of A, B, C, D, and X, appears as a quick and simple guide to relative safety among medications. This implied hierarchy of risk can be misleading.

How to Get Pricing Comparisons for Prescription Drugs

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Prescription drugs can be expensive commodities. When you don't have insurance or are on a fixed budget, it becomes increasingly important for you to compare the prices of different sources for your prescription medication so you can find the best deal. If you have your prescription handy and know e

Windows With Low-E Glass Levels

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Low-emissivity or "Low-E" glass has a microscopically thin coating that is designed to reduce the heat transfer through windows, resulting in better insulation. By selecting low-E windows, you can improve your home's energy loss by up to 50 percent, according to the United States Departmen

Vistaril Side Effects

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Vistaril is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, itching caused by allergies and to control nausea and vomiting.

How to Understand Prescription Labels

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It is common for many doctors and pharmacists to assume that prescription labels are self-explanatory. This is not always the case, for reading a prescription label can be a bit confusing with an overload of information. Prescription labels may all look different at first, but they all show similar

How to Take Hydrochlorothiazide for Calcium Absorption

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Originally intended as a diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide is also indicated for increasing the rate at which your body absorbs calcium. It acts by concurrently decreasing the amount of water that is retained by your kidneys and increasing the amount of calcium that is absorbed by your kidneys. Here's w

Vitamins for Menopause

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Menopause is a natural process that women go through when menstruation and fertility ends. It occurs 12 months after the last menstruation cycle at approximately 51 years of age. Symptoms usually begin in the late 30s, with increased irregularity of periods in the 40s. There are many treatments for

Tylenol Effect on PSA

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Testing in men for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels is done to screen for prostate cancer. The higher your PSA level, the more likely it may be that cancer is present. But PSA test results are affected by many factors. What you should or should not do or take before your PSA test is a list

What Is Acidophilus Bifidus?

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Acidophilus bifidus is a type of bacteria which is naturally found in the human digestive tract. Commonly referred to simply as acidophilus, acidophilus bifidus is an integral part of the way humans digest food and move waste through their bodies. It is considered part of the probiotic family, an ov

How to Prepare Ashwagandha Root

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Ashwagandha is found in India and North America. It is widely used by men as an aphrodisiac, and works as an antibiotic, pain reliever. It aids in sedation, and improves urinary health. However, since there are some known side effects from overdosing with ashwagandha, you should be cautious when ta

What Is a Release Form for Medical Information?

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A release form for medical information authorizes transfers of information between health care providers, law firms and health insurance companies. In order to ensure patient confidentiality, medical institutions need to obtain written consent from a patient before transferring private data to a thi

Side Effects of Antiarrhythmics

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Antiarrhythmics are a class of medications used to treat certain heart problems. Heart beats are regulated by the flow of electricity. When something goes wrong with electrical conduction in the heart, irregular heart beats can occur. Antiarrhythmic drugs treat irregular heart beats by acting on the

Vegetarian Foods High in Vitamin D

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Vitamin D is an important part of any person's diet, but very few vegetarian foods naturally contain this nutrient. And while proper daily exposure to the sun---five to 15 minutes with exposed face, hands and arms---can provide the necessary vitamin D one needs, such exposure is not...