Archive for May, 2010
Muscle Injury Caused by Simvastatin
Memorial Day weekend wouldn’t be complete without a post on simvastatin (Zocor), a cholesterol-lowering medication and a member of the class of drugs we call “statins!” After reviewing results from the major clinical trial called SEARCH and going over information from other sources (i.e. adverse event reports), the FDA has issued a warning to the public and healthcare professionals that the highest approved dose [...]
Plan B One-Step vs. Generic Next Choice
Alright, it’s about that time…back to covering some info on Plan B One-Step and its close friend, Next Choice. Com’on, you know I couldn’t stay away from the topic for too long! Just gotta cover my bases when it comes to the ”morning after pill.” :) Here’s a quick comparison, in video form, of the two emergency contraceptive products available [...]
What are Bioidentical Hormones?
Let’s start at the very beginning … First came hormone replacement medications. They are exactly what they sound like -medications that a patient takes to replace hormones that the body is no longer making. This is a bit of a simplification, but you get the picture. A good example of this is using hormone replacement therapy as a way [...]
How to Treat Poison Ivy
While poison ivy or poison oak may not lead to life-threatening events, the intense itching brought on by being exposed to said plants is enough to drive one batty! The urushiol oil contained in the resin released from the poison ivy, oak, or sumac plant creates an allergic contact dermatitis in about 50% [...]
The Best OTC Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Oh boy, it’s time to do an introductory comparison of the three Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) that are available over-the-counter. As of right now, you can get your hands on Zegerid OTC, Prilosec OTC, and Prevacid 24HR to treat your irritating and painful stomach ailment without having to get a prescription from your physician. With [...]
Should I take Zegerid OTC?
Hey folks, About a month or two ago, the pharmacy world saw another medication make the switch from prescription only to over-the-counter status. If you hadn’t heard already, Zegerid OTC is now available, essentially wiping out it’s prescription counterpart Zegerid 20mg/1100mg! I put together a little video for you after having a brief discussion with [...]
Cinnamon for Diabetes
Cinnamon, or as my friend’s daughter says -cinnnnannnannnim has been used medicinally since way back in ancient times. Fast forward a bit…to a few years ago….a study was done that found that cinnamon can help people with diabetes type 2 control their blood sugar. Cinnamon was thought to help move the glucose from the blood [...]
