Allopurinol is a medication that is available in oral form as a tablet or as an injection given in the doctor’s office. A generic form of allopurinol is available, although it is also available as a brand name drug, where it is known as Zyloprim or Lopurin. Allopurinol is given for conditions … [Read More...]
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The Good & Bad Amiodarone Side Effects
As a treatment for various heart disorders, amiodarone has come to the rescue of many patients. They often have taken other medications to try to treat abnormal or irregular heartbeats but to no avail. The drug has a clinically proven track record of being an effective treatment for certain heart … [Read More...]
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The Good & Bad Klonopin Side Effects
Klonopin (clonazepam) is a prescribed anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug introduced in 1975 to treat severe seizures. Klonopin is also used to treat panic disorder and movement disorders. The drug helps many patients in managing their symptoms. However, Klonopin side effects range from mild and … [Read More...]
Lamotrigine Side Effects: The Good & Bad
A neurologist has just prescribed the patient, Tom, the anticonvulsant Lamotrigine. Tom worries about the drug’s potential side effects and expresses his concerns to his doctor. The neurologist names some Lamotrigine side effects, but reassures him that the risks are low and that he will benefit … [Read More...]
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Drugs and Alcohol: Aren’t a Good Mix & Here’s Why
Table of Contents The Attraction of Drugs and AlcoholWhy Do People Mix Drugs and Alcohol?Common Prescription DrugsSedatives and AlcoholAnti-depressants/Anti-psychotics and AlcoholMarijuana and AlcoholCocaine and AlcoholHeroine and Alcohol We learn from an early age to be cautious about drugs and … [Read More...]
Changing The Lives Of Those Suffering From Spinal Muscle Atrophy
Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA) is a nasty genetic disease. However, advances in medical research has brought a drug to the market with a high cost. Without a doubt the debate will rage as to whether the cost of treatment is worth the life it is saving. To add a little bit of perspective, about 1 in … [Read More...]