Side effects of prescription drugs like Flomax, Omeprazole, and Bactrim can range from digestive issues to reproductive risks. Monitoring long-term Benadryl use and pediatric Albuterol reactions is crucial for safety.
Daflon 500 mg is a prescription-only oral phlebotropic drug indicated in the treatment of venous disease--all conditions related to or caused by veins that become diseased or abnormal--and hemorrhoidal disease, which is dilated veins caused by increased pressure in the rectum.
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Levothyroxine is an FDA-approved synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism. Although obstetricians try to minimize the number of medications women take during pregnancy, levothyroxine is safe for pregnant women with hypothyroidism. In fact, treating hypothyroidism is essential during pregnancy.
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Levothyroxine is the generic name of a drug prescribed in the treatment of hypothyroidism, goiters and thyroid cancer. It is sold under such brand names as Unithroid, Levothroid, Synthroid and Levoxyl.
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Potassium sorbate is a food preservative that helps prevent food spoilage from bacteria, fungi, molds and yeast, as described in the United Stated Food and Drug Administration. Potassium sorbate delays changes in color, flavor, texture and rancidity of food items, making them last longer.
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Zyrtec, or cetirizine, is an antihistamine drug used for the treatment of seasonal allergies and its symptoms, such as rhinitis (runny or stuffy nose), cough and allergic skin manifestations like atopic dermatitis or urticaria.
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Bactrim DS is a medication in a class of drugs known as antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to kill foreign bacteria in the body.
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Depakote is the registered brand of the generic drug divalproex sodium. This drug -- manufactured by Abbott Laboratories -- is commonly used as a mood stabilizer for patients suffering from bipolar disorder but may also be prescribed for migraines and epilepsy.
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Dextromethorphan is a medication that is used to relieve coughing problems because of colds or influenza (see link in References). Dextromethorphan is not indicated for the treatment of coughs caused by asthma, smoking or emphysema.
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Inositol is a nutrient naturally found in animal products, such as beef and poultry. Treatment with therapeutic dosages of inositol may be beneficial for people who have depression or anxiety. Inositol may also help reduce symptoms associated with nerve damage caused by diabetes.
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Heartworms are microscopic parasites affecting canines, and are transmitted by mosquitoes. Heartgard Plus is a once-a-month beef-flavored chewable tablet containing the drugs ivermectin and pyrantal pamoate to prevent heartworms, and treat and control roundworms and hookworms.
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Forskolin is a natural supplement derived from the root of a plant called Coleus forskohlii. Traditionally, this herbal treatment has been used to treat a variety of health conditions including insomnia, convulsions and heart and lung diseases.
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Propylene glycol is found in many industrial and commercial products, including antifreeze, liquid laundry detergent solvents and paint. It is an additive in human and pet foods, pharmaceuticals and tobacco processing.
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The placenta produces human chorionic gonadoptropin, or hCG, during pregnancy to increase the lining of your uterus so your baby can implant there. It is also responsible for producing progesterone, which will eventually take over the job of maintaining your corpeus luteum, the lining of your uterus.
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Microgestin Fe 1/20 is a combined oral contraceptive pill composed of both ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. Oral contraceptives work by altering the body's hormonal levels to prevent ovulation and alter the lining of the uterus and cervical mucous to reduce the risk of pregnancy.
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Progesterone supplements are given to pregnant women who have a history of low progesterone levels in pregnancy or a history of recurrent miscarriage. Progesterone is a hormone that helps maintains a pregnancy; normal levels are over 12 ng/ml in early pregnancy, with levels over 50 ng/ml by the end of the pregnancy.
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It is generally acceptable to drink a glass of wine while taking metformin; however, it's best to be careful because of the risk of lactic acidosis. Additionally, there is a risk of hypoglycemia when a diabetes patient drinks alcohol, whether or not the patient takes metformin.
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Dextromethorphan is found in many over-the-counter cough medications. It acts to helps suppress the urge to cough. Despite its general safety, dextromethorphan can have some side effects, which are usually mild.
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Flomax is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of male urinary symptoms caused by benign prostatic hypertention (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate. The FDA does not approve the use of Flomax for women. Some health care providers may recommend Flomax for "off-label" use.
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Amlodipine besylate is a medication in a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It is prescribed for angina, a condition characterized by episodes of crushing chest pain, which usually results from a lack of oxygen in the heart muscle due to clogged arteries.
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Side effects experienced by one patient may bypass another. Alprazolam, the generic name for Xanax, treats anxiety disorders. Gabapentin, often prescribed under the brand name Neurontin, combats epileptic conditions.
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