Taxol Side Effects
May 17th, 2012 by Helen Scholz
Taxol is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Taxol is used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, and ovarian cancer. It is also used to treat AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma.
You should not be given Taxol if you are allergic to paclitaxel, or to other medications that contain an ingredient called Cremophor EL (polyoxyethylated castor oil). This includes cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune) and teniposide (Vumon).
Before you receive Taxol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: (more…)
NuvaRing Side Effects
May 16th, 2012 by Paul Jude
NuvaRing contains ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel, a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). They also cause changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
NuvaRing is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
NuvaRing use can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Do not use NuvaRing if you are allergic to ethinyl estradiol or etonogestrel, or if you have: (more…)
Daily Coffee May Help Keep Grim Reaper Away
May 16th, 2012 by Rita Jones
WEDNESDAY May 16, 2012 — Older adults who consume three cups of coffee or more daily might lower their risk of dying from common causes by 10 percent, compared with those who drink no coffee, a large U.S. National Cancer Institute study suggests.
The finding applies to 50- to 71-year-olds drinking either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee. And it suggests that coffee drinking is associated with a dip in fatalities stemming from cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, stroke, diabetes, infections, and injuries and accidents.
But the team stressed that it remains unclear in what way coffee might confer a health benefit, and that the study did not establish any cause-and-effect relationship. (more…)
Sleepwalking in Adults More Common Than Thought
May 14th, 2012 by Maggie Heart
MONDAY May 14, 2012 — Sleepwalkers on TV and in movies are often played for drama or laughs, but the phenomenon is surprisingly common in American households, a large, new study suggests.
In what they said is the first research in three decades on sleepwalking prevalence in the United States, scientists from Stanford University School of Medicine found that about 3.6 percent of U.S. adults are prone to sleepwalking, a higher proportion than previously thought. Nocturnal wandering is also tied to certain psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. (more…)
Abilify Side Effects
May 11th, 2012 by Rita Jones
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Abilify is also used to treat irritability and symptoms of aggression, mood swings, temper tantrums, and self-injury related to autistic disorder in children who are at least 6 years old. (more…)
Otrivin (xylometazoline nasal) Side Effects and Information
May 11th, 2012 by Paul Jude
Xylometazoline nasal is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the body. The nasal formulation acts directly on the blood vessels in the nasal tissues. Constriction of the blood vessels in the nose and sinuses leads to a decrease in congestion.
Xylometazoline nasal is used to treat congestion associated with allergies, hay fever, sinus irritation, and the common cold.
Do not use xylometazoline nasal if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. This could cause a dangerous drug interaction with serious side effects. (more…)
Norco Side Effects
May 10th, 2012 by Paul Jude
Norco contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called opioid pain relievers. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.
Norco is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Do not use Norco if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or hydrocodone. Tell your doctor if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medicine that contains acetaminophen.
To make sure you can safely take Norco, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions: (more…)
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Side Effects
May 10th, 2012 by Helen Scholz
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Ortho Tri-Cyclen also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat severe acne.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a baby, wait at least 4 weeks before taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen (6 weeks if you are breast-feeding).
You should not take Ortho Tri-Cyclen if you have: (more…)
Mirapex Side Effects
May 10th, 2012 by Rita Jones
Mirapex (pramipexole) has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Mirapex tablets are used to treat signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
Mirapex ER extended release tablets are used to treat the signs and symptoms of early and advanced Parkinson’s disease.
Mirapex may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. (more…)
Dymista Side Effects – FDA Approved
May 9th, 2012 by Maggie Heart
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dymista for treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in patients 12 years of age and older who require treatment with both azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone proprionate for symptomatic relief. Dymista is administered twice daily in each nostril. The efficacy and safety of Dymista has been documented in several studies involving over 4,000 patients, including a long-term safety study with more than 600 patients.
Dymista Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in people 12 years of age and older, who need treatment with both azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate. It helps reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the lining of the nose), such as stuffy nose, itching, and sneezing.
It is not known if Dymista Nasal Spray is safe or effective in children under 12 years of age. (more…)