Recent Health Blog | Medications PostsProtect Yourself Against Drug Interactionsby Aimee Amodio17 Dec 2007 11:29 AMWith all the drugs (both prescription and over the counter) people take these days, it can be hard to keep track of what you're taking and what you shouldn't be taking. The following tips can help you protect yourself against potentially dangerous drug interactions. The FDA Black Boxby Aimee Amodio25 Sep 2007 04:52 PMHave you heard about the other kind of black box? Not the kind in an airplane, but the kind on your prescription medications. A black box on the label or printed materials with your prescription medications can indicate the potential life threatening side effects. The Right Foods Can Counteract Drug Side Effectsby Aimee Amodio21 Sep 2007 09:01 AMAt some point in your life, you'll most likely be taking a prescription medicine. Maybe it'll be short term; maybe it'll be long term. Some long term prescriptions can deplete essential nutrients from your body, but a few small dietary changes can help. Pain Medicine: Ibuprofenby Aimee Amodio16 Jun 2007 08:49 PMIbuprofen is another over-the-counter painkiller that can be classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). It has been used for pain relief, fever, and inflammation since the 1970s -- the FDA approved ibuprofen in 1974. Pain Medicine: Acetaminophenby Aimee Amodio15 Jun 2007 08:45 PMAs an alternative to aspirin, acetaminophen has been around a long time! The FDA approved acetaminophen in 1951. This medicine is both analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). Pain Medicine: Naproxenby Aimee Amodio14 Jun 2007 08:41 PMThere are plenty of choices at the pharmacy when you need a painkiller. One option is naproxen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for managing pain, fever, and inflammation. You may know naproxen as: Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, or Naprosyn. Take Your Medicine!by Aimee Amodio11 Jul 2006 10:27 AMThere is a GREAT new commercial out for Tylenol. The Vice-President of something or other at the company talks about how if you aren't going to follow the directions and take Tylenol properly, she'd rather not have you use it at all. Save Money With Generics!by Aimee Amodio01 Jul 2006 08:17 AMLike everything else, the price of prescription (and over the counter) medicine has gone up. A recent study from the University of Minnesota found that while the costs of name brand drugs have gone up, the price for generic versions of the same drugs have stayed remarkably stable. OTC Allergy Medicine: Diphenhydramineby Aimee Amodio13 Apr 2006 05:04 PMAnother antihistamine you may see in over-the-counter allergy medicines is diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine isn't just for allergies; it is also used for a variety of other problems like insect bites and bee stings, poison ivy and sunburns, motion sickness, sleeplessness, and Parkinson's disease. OTC Allergy Medicine: Pseudoephedrineby Aimee Amodio13 Apr 2006 04:46 PMPseudoephedrine is a decongestant used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion. It may also be used to help relieve ear congestion due to inflammation or infection. You may find it used in combination with an antihistamine in various allergy medicines. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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