Like any drug, Prilosec has both good and bad side effects. Prilosec is a drug used by over 27 million patients to help with acid reflux and heartburn available for over 20 years. If you’re considering taking the over-the-counter version of the drug, or your doctor has prescribed a higher dosage, you’re probably wondering about those Prilosec side effects. What is Prilosec? Prilosec is the brand name for a drug … [Read more...]
Using The Wrong Hernia Mesh Will Cost You
Age has no meaning when it comes to injuries. Of course, as you get older, recovery time and injuries increase. Father time is undefeated in life. Your youth also passes you by only once. My concern is over hernias that require a hernia mesh (#herniamesh) to repair. I have recently had surgery to correct a hernia. I have been living with it for over 3 years. Hernias are also ageless. How many times have you heard of … [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 10,000 babies are born with spinal muscular atrophy. This equates to about 400 a year in the United States. SMA … [Read more...]
Federal Government Blame For The Opioid Crisis Is Warranted
Any newspaper or media outlet you visit, there is at least one article that covers the current opioid crisis (#opioid). This epidemic doesn’t just impact low income neighborhoods or vacation areas. It impacts all neighborhoods and socio-economic levels. The headline you see above might be a headscratcher since they do have regulations about prescriptions drugs. But I will explain why the federal government could stop this … [Read more...]
It’s The Simple Drug Shortages That Can Overwhelm Healthcare
We all take low-cost essential medical products for granted. Kind of similar to a chef who no longer has access to salt and pepper. It is those simple components that will marginalize a dish and cause a restaurant to go under. Drug shortages (#Drugshortages) of some of the most common drugs can cripple a healthcare system. Never mind having to deal with a new virus infection or natural disaster. Imagine not being able to … [Read more...]
Do You Suffer From Diabetes? Here Are The Top 10 Diabetes Medications In 2016
There are millions of Americans that suffer from diabetes (#diabetes). Whether we are discussing type 1 or Type 2, those that suffer need diabetes medications to regulate sugar in the body. It is not only those that are overweight who suffer but also those who have a genetic predisposition. As we get older, we will rely more heavily on diabetes medications. The prescription drugs below can be summarized into 4 main … [Read more...]
If You Are Living With COPD, Chances Are You Are Using Spiriva
Once you hit 40, your body starts to really take a beating. let's face it you are not a spring chicken anymore. The recovery from injury or sickness is greater. A pulled hamstring that was once a week recovery takes about a month. And that snap, crackle, pop sound is your body and not rice krispies. This leads me to a disease that really begins to hit hard once you are about 40 and can be really debilitating as you get … [Read more...]
Carvedilol Might Just Save Your Life One Day
If you enjoy sports or any other athletic exercise, there is one opponent that always wins. Father time is the true champion of everything. Let's face it, as we age, no one can beat him. We try all sorts of concoctions, potions, drugs and voodoo treatments to extend our youth. In the end, we age weather gracefully or not. Along also comes the fact that our body just doesn't work as properly as it once did. We sometimes … [Read more...]
What Happens When The FDA Updates A Drug Label Like Januvia
In order for a prescription pharmaceutical product like Januvia (#Januvia) to get approved for sale in the US, it needs the blessing of the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory authority for all food drugs entering the US. Not only do you have to prove that your medication works, but you also have to be under constant supervision to assure quality and effectiveness. As new information is acquired about … [Read more...]
Don’t Cheat In Sports With Ventolin
As the old saying goes, cheaters never win. No matter how big the lie: think Michael Armstrong said when he admitted doping for the Tour de France. In every major sport or Olympic event, there are those who think they won't get caught cheating. Although the cheaters get smarter to avoid detection, science eventually catches up. Winning is always the ultimate test, the ultimate prize but you can't get there if the playing … [Read more...]