If your doctor just wrote a new prescription for Flomax, you’re probably wondering about the Flomax side effects you might experience. Older men frequently have issues with bladder dysfunction, difficulties urinating and an enlarged prostate. Flomax is a drug that helps ease these symptoms to provide at least some relief. What is Flomax? Flomax is the brand name of the generic drug tamsulosin, which is an … [Read more...]
The Good and Bad of Prilosec Side Effects
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...]
Everything You Need To Know About Post Concussion Syndrome
Have you heard of Post Concussion Syndrome? Although just about everybody has heard of concussions, a surprising number of people don't realize that the effects of even a mild head injury can last for weeks or even months. Imagine you are walking down a sidewalk in the winter and hit a patch of ice. Just like that, down you go. When you fall, you smack your head on the pavement. When you visit the doctor, … [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...]
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...]
A New Study Shows Testosterone Therapy Goes Limp
It was supposed to be the fountain of youth for men. The holy grail of top performance at an advanced age. A chance to cheat father time for a few more years. Testosterone therapy was supposed to be an easy fix for sagging muscles, waning energy and a slowing sex drive. A clinical trial was performed called the T trials which studied the effects of testosterone therapy (#testosteronetherapy) on men 65 and older who had … [Read more...]
Statins: Tested Treatments and Side Effects You Need to Know
This class of drugs, also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, is generally found in medication designed to reduce lipids in the organism. So, statins are known to be quite potent and have been linked to greatly reducing CVD (cardiovascular disease). Like any miracle drug, however, statins don’t come without side effects. It’s our scope to present to you a comprehensive overview of the drug and its respective adverse … [Read more...]
Hydrocodone: Benefits and Side Effects You Need to Know
Also called dihydrocodeinone, this semi-synthetic opioid is a narcotic analgesic famously a part of Vicodin, Lortab, Zohydro ER, and Norco. Why is hydrocodone an opiate? Because it’s indirectly made from opium poppy, as a byproduct of the extraction of codeine (alkaloid of opium). Because of this, dihydrocodeinone is one of the most dangerous controlled substances. Not only does hydrocodone hold a high risk of … [Read more...]
Antidepressants: A Complete Review of Proven Medication
These are drugs that provide symptom relief for persons suffering from depression spectrum disorders. These medications are many and varied, with their benefits linked to specific conditions regarding mental health. Caution is advised when dealing with antidepressants, many of them having a series of severe side-effects. This comprehensive report shall provide an overview of antidepressant medications. First by … [Read more...]
Why Have I Never Heard Of The Zika Virus?
As the Summer Olympics come to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, there is a big concern for all of the athletes about the zika virus. For most of the people in the northern hemisphere, we never heard of this virus. But when you have a global event such as the Olympics, everyone gets to know about what the environment is like. All we know right now is that is transmitted by mosquitoes and causes small heads in unborn children. … [Read more...]