Tag Archives: Medication

Tue, Aug 11 2009

40% Of US Teenagers Share Diverse Prescription Drugs, With Possibly Dangerous And Even Deadly Consequences

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Imagine one teenager who has acne giving some Accutane, a prescription medication, to a friend. The friend is pregnant and does not know it yet. Accutane is linked to birth defects. This kind of scenario... 

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Tue, Aug 11 2009

Heartburn medication shows addictive qualities – Tue, 11 Aug 2009 PST

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Last year, more than 80 million prescriptions were dispensed for powerful acid-suppressing drugs such as Aciphex, Nexium, omeprazole, Prevacid and Protonix. That doesn’t even count the millions of doses... 

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Mon, Aug 10 2009

Many U.S. teens share medications

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About 20 per cent of U.S. teens said they’ve lent or borrowed prescription medications such as antibiotics and acne medication, a new study suggests. AKPC_IDS += "4492,"; ...

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Sun, Aug 9 2009

Michael B. Laskoff: Being Famous Doesn’t Make You an ADHD (ADD) Expert

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As someone who has ADHD, I want to point out that equating a genetically-caused mental health disorder like ADHD with an avoidable excess (over-medication) cheapens the discussion of both. AKPC_IDS +=... 

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Thu, Aug 6 2009

Israeli Researchers Explore Ritalin Alternative for ADHD

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Follow Israel news on and . (IsraelNN.com) Israeli researchers have found that the medication reboxetine may provide an answer for children and adults who cannot take Ritalin for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity... 

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Tue, Aug 4 2009

Any tips to help insomnia without getting medication?

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I have had insomnia for about a year now and I can’t really afford to go to the doctor and then pay for medication. Any tips for me? AKPC_IDS += "6136,"; ...

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Tue, Aug 4 2009

Acid reflux medication can pose risks

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If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be taking an acid-suppressing medication known as a proton pump inhibitor. While... 

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Tue, Aug 4 2009

Acid reflux meds can pose risks

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If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be taking an acid-suppressing medication known as a proton pump inhibitor. While... 

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Mon, Aug 3 2009

GERD Patient Satisfaction Hinges On Medication Type And Physician Bedside Manner

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Patient satisfaction with their medications and the quality of interactions with their doctor reflect the success of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) therapy, according to a new study in Clinical... 

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Sun, Aug 2 2009

GERD patient satisfaction hinges on medication type and physician bedside manner

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Patient satisfaction with their medications and the quality of interactions with their doctor reflect the success of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) therapy, according to a new study in Clinical... 

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