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...]
Enbrel Is Important If You Have An Autoimmune Disease
A recent study in England has shown that people who have an autoimmune disease are 20% more likely to get dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This evidence is based on the effects of chronic inflammation which is common for autoimmune disorders and the triggers that can cause dementia. When an immune system goes into overdrive, immune cells attack healthy brain tissue. As more research was done, it was noticed that people … [Read more...]
Chemicals As A Female Libido Enhancer
Let's face it, most male libidos are almost always set in the on position but the female libido is the golden egg that men try to get. If a woman smiles at a man, a switch turns it to the on position. A brush across his arm from an attractive woman and his switch is on, let's be honest, if a man bumps into a wall, he becomes turned on. His next attempt is to not only try to hold a conversation with the woman but also to … [Read more...]
Which Is Worse: Tamoxifen Or Breast Cancer?
You may have heard about the old proverb that sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. In this article, I will be explaining a case in which one of those situations is true. A case where the prescription drug used for treatment is as bad or worse than the disease it is being treated for. There are five steps that almost every person goes through upon being diagnosed with any type of cancer including breast … [Read more...]
Ketamine For Depression?
So what happens when medical science studies and gets a complete understanding of illegal drugs? You get an advancement in the understanding of how to properly use illegal drugs for treatment. In Manhattan, there is a clinic that treats severely depressed and suicidal patients with a 45-minute intravenous infusion of ketamine which is also known as the illicit party drug Special K. The clinic is run by an … [Read more...]
Understanding Prednisone Side Effects
As the NFL season begins, I can't help but wonder as I look through the suspension roster what certain players were thinking when they were caught using performance enhancement drugs (hormones). Baseball had a whole investigation on firm in south florida that treated players with synthetic hormones. All for an increase in performance. Let's not even talk about weight lifters. To better understand the reasons why such … [Read more...]
Going Crazy for Prozac
It is a shame that society today can't come to grips with mental health issues especially when using Prozac. These are individuals that need our help and not our pity. We have come a long way in diagnosing and treating depression based on scientific studies. When my father was growing up, the mentality was that you needed to man up or a swift kick in the pants to get your act together. Depression was considered a form of … [Read more...]
Are The Side Effects of Diet Pills Worth It
Has anyone watched the food network? The recipes and places to eat are amazing. But with great food comes weight. A large portion of society suffers from weight gain. Keep in mind there is a difference between obesity and weight gain. As you age, your metabolism gets slower so even though you might consume the same amount of calories every year, you actually gain weight faster as you get older. There are two ways around … [Read more...]
When Pain Suffering Is Better Than Tramadol
When dealing with chronic pain or recovering from an injury, the question now patients are asking is whether addiction is worth pain relief. Prescription drug medications are so strong that addiction is inevitable. The key is determining what your pain threshold is as well as the age of a patient. Age seems to be an important factor in the sense that a higher level of abuse exists, the younger they are. One such worry is … [Read more...]
Not Just A Water Pill
If you have ever played any sports in which you have to make weight such as boxing or wrestling, then you know about taking prescription water pills to lose water weight. Lets be honest, its not just athletes. I have seen ordinary people use diuretics to fit into a dress or jeans that need a just a little more weight off. These fluid pills as I like to call them work as a short term wonder to just squeeze into your … [Read more...]