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Shopping For Prescriptions Online Can Save Money

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments

One of the best ways to save money on much needed medical supplies and prescriptions is by shopping online. When you need to buy prescriptions – online pharmacy just may be the way to go for you. It doesn’t matter if the prescription you’re looking to fill is for Buspar, Colchicine, Carisoprodol, or […]

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Exciting News In Allergic Reactions To Cancer Medication

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

It’s bad enough when someone is suffering from cancer, but then for them to be allergic to the very medications that could be helping to fight off the disease, that is just plain sad. Doctors noticed patients from a certain geographic area were all having allergic reactions to the same medication. They appear […]

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Did Heparin Cause Fatal Allergic Reactions

March 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Baxter International, Inc. recently recalled all of its production of the blood thinning agent Halperin. There have been numerous cases of severe or even fatal allergic reactions occurring in patients who, although suffering from numerous ailments, have been treated with Halperin. No Halperin shortage will occur as another manufacturer is making up the […]

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Can Allergies Or Their Treatment Stunt Growth?

February 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Here is the unusual story of a boy who grew up with several food allergies or intolerances, as well as asthma, and used several kinds of steroids and antihistamines to combat these problems. He is now in high school and is very active, in fact is a starter on the basketball team, but he […]

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Tags: Food Allergies · Food Intolerance · Medicines

More And More Concern Regarding Benadryl Abuse

February 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Benadryl is a popular antihistamine used primarily to combat allergies and congestion problems. Benadryl is also used in many over the counter sleep aids. When used in larger than intended doses, Benadryl changes the way it interacts on the human body. When used in high doses it can cause hallucinations and confusion, […]

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Tags: Drug And Alcohol · Medicines · Substance Abuse · Youth

Understanding The Dangers Of Nasal Decongestants

September 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Understanding The Dangers Of Nasal DecongestantsBy Jon Silverton
Nasal decongestants are helpful medicine for the common cold and for allergic rhinitis with congestion. Patients with heart disease, hypertension, thyroid disease, diabetes, or, in men, difficulty in urination caused by an enlarged prostate, should not use nasal decongestants. All nasal decongestants are contraindicated in pregnancy without a […]

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