You may have seen commercials lately for a medication called Cymbalta. It is being advertised as a means to reduce chronic pain associated with several health conditions. What is this drug, and how does it work?
Duloxetine, the generic name for Cymbalta, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2004. It is used for treatment not only for major depression and anxiety, but for chronic pain as well. This means that this medication treats anything from fibromyalgia, to the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. Prescribed as a delayed release capsule, a dose is taken once or twice per
Osteoporosis
by Dean Heller MD September 2nd, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My doctor tells me I have Osteoporosis, and she gave me medicine. I have no symptoms, and I am not sure if I want to take it, should I?
Yes, if your doctor gave you this medicine, you should definitely take it. This means that your doctor thinks you are at risk for complications of osteoporosis, such as bone fractures. There are new medicines that recently came on the market that need to be taken only once or twice a year, so ask your doctor about them.
Expert:Â News Canada
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Yes, if your doctor gave you this medicine, you should definitely take it. This means that your doctor thinks you are at risk for complications of osteoporosis, such as bone fractures. There are new medicines that recently came on the market that need to be taken only once or twice a year, so ask your doctor about them.
Expert:Â News Canada
To learn more about osteoporosis, watch this video from
Miracle Medication or Dangerous Drug?
by Lori Sciame August 29th, 2011 | Medication
It’s been around for a long time, but is it safe? Phentermine remains in use today as a controlled substance for helping people to lose weight. Marketed under the following trade names - Ionamin, Adipex-P, and others, the drug may seem like a godsend to those who struggle with weight issues.
Personally, I know three people who have lost considerable weight using this drug. They seem happy with the results, each shedding approximately 30 lbs. each. The positive effects cannot be denied. My friends seem happy with their new and improved bodies.
Yet, each of these people have taken this drug
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Personally, I know three people who have lost considerable weight using this drug. They seem happy with the results, each shedding approximately 30 lbs. each. The positive effects cannot be denied. My friends seem happy with their new and improved bodies.
Yet, each of these people have taken this drug
Drugs: The Good and the Bad
by Lori Sciame August 1st, 2011 | Medication
Americans rely on medications to keep them healthy. We take drugs to get rid of infections, to ease aches and pains, and to lower blood pressure. Some people use drugs to keep themselves out of wheel chairs for as long as possible (multiple sclerosis), or to keep themselves out of nursing homes (alzheimer’s). And still others need drugs to keep them alive. For example, many of those who suffer from cancer, diabetes, or HIV/AIDS rely on drugs for their very existence.
Although medications or “wonder drugs†(as you may have heard them called) can be essential to a healthy life,
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Although medications or “wonder drugs†(as you may have heard them called) can be essential to a healthy life,
Remembering Medication
by Dean Heller MD June 16th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
I get very busy in the morning at work and sometimes forget to take my medication, what should I do when this happens?
In general you should take the medication as soon as you remember, even if it later than you usually take the medication. However, if you take the medication more than once a day, and the time is getting close for your next dose, you should just wait, and take the next dose only. You should NOT double the dose at that time, this can be very dangerous.
Expert: Good Neighbor Pharmacy
To learn more about missed doses of medication,
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In general you should take the medication as soon as you remember, even if it later than you usually take the medication. However, if you take the medication more than once a day, and the time is getting close for your next dose, you should just wait, and take the next dose only. You should NOT double the dose at that time, this can be very dangerous.
Expert: Good Neighbor Pharmacy
To learn more about missed doses of medication,