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Beta blockers help to lower blood pressure by blocking the effects of the adrenal (stress) hormone, epinephrine. They cause the heart to slow down and beat with less force; to some extent the cause the blood vessels to open up. For this...
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SSRIs are antidepressant medications that work by affecting neurotransmitters. A neurotransmitter is a chemical produced by the body that enables one neuron (nerve cell) to communicate with another. They enable nerve impulses to travel. Serotonin is...
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Statins are prescribed to lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a substance that is produced by the liver. Statins work to inhibit that production by suppressing the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase (hydroxyl-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A...
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The most common class of anti anxiety drugs are benzodiazepines. These include Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam). These drugs are sedatives that can relieve anxiety quickly. The problem is that...
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Migraine headaches are typically one-sided (although they may be on both sides of the head). Usually the pain is pulsing or throbbing and is worse with activity. Often they are accompanied by sensitivity to light or sound. Some patients with...
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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are antidepressant medications that work by affecting neurotransmitters. A neurotransmitter is a chemical produced by the body that enables one neuron (nerve cell) to communicate with another. They enable nerve...
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According to researchers from the FDA, drugs given for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can cause hallucinations, even when properly prescribed and taken. The research, published in Pediatrics (Vol. 123 No. 2 February 2009, pp....
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ALT stands for alanine aminotransferase; it is a substance that is released into the blood when liver cells are damaged. ALT levels in the serum will give you an idea if there is any liver cell damage occurring. A randomized, single-blind,...
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Research published in Science News (1994;145:324) raises the question of whether the antihistamines we take for allergies may be linked to cancer. Studies in mice have shown that antihistamines promote the growth of malignant tumors. Scientists at...
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The pain medication Vioxx was taken off of the market because it increased the likelihood of heart attacks. Vioxx was an anti-inflammatory drug known as a cox-2 inhibitor. It is named for the enzyme it suppresses. The cox-2 inhibitors were popular...
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In the decade between 1996 and 2006 the use of anxiety medication, anti depressants, and antipsychotic drugs has increased by 73% in adults and by 50% in children. In those over 65, the use of the drugs has doubled in the same time period. In 2006...
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The fact that medical journals sell advertising to drug companies creates a bias against natural products. Is there any better way to corrupt scientific findings than money? A recent study appearing in BMC Complimentary and Alternative Medicine...
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Sulfasalazine is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis; or stomach pain, rectal bleeding, and diarrhea caused by ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. It is sold under the brand name Azulfidine. Side effects include stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea,...
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One of the great misconceptions that people have about taking NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-common pain killers like ibuprofen , aspirin or naproxin) is that they somehow help to heal an injury by bringing inflammation under control....
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An article appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine (July 15, 1997 vol. 127 no. 2 142-147) cites research done at Cornell and Stanford universities concluding that asthma inhalers that contain the drugs salmeterol or formoterol may be...
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According to an article appearing in the Annals of Allergy (June 1992;68:453-462), between 8% and 10% of all asthma attacks may be due to medication. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS--common painkillers) are responsible...
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Anticoagulation therapy is monitored by the PT-INR test. PT stand for "prothrombin time" and is a measure of how quickly blood clots. The test works by mixing the blood with a reagent that causes it to clot. Because different reagents are used,...
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Warfarin is the most common medication used in the United States for anticoagulant therapy. It is sold under the brand names Coumadin and Jantoven. Certain proteins need to be circulating in the blood in order for it to be able to clot. The proteins...
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Anticoagulation medication (preventing clots) works by blocking the body's utilization of vitamin K. These drugs are commonly called "blood thinners" by the public. Generally, people on the medication are advised to avoid food and supplements that...
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