Anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory drugs a dangerous combination “Do not take any other medication without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. This warning, which comes standard on every small orange medicine bottle, is more than just friendly advice. As a primary care provider and director of the Williamson Medical Center’s anticoagulation clinic, I’ve noticed a growing trend for…

The 7 dangers of penis pump that you must know In the world of penis devices, you are essentially limited to two specific types of products – penis traction devices and penis pumps. There are different versions of both types of products from different manufacturers, but both types of products have risks if they are…

Three ways to save money on your Eliquis Since FDA approval in 2012, Eliquis has become an excellent option for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Eliquis has been approved based on the results of the ARISTOTLE 2011 study. During this study more than 18,000 patients were examined. Eliquis was compared with warfarin…

Depression medications that cause weight loss: Are they safe? When diets fail, people can resort to unconventional methods to lose weight. Instead of following a doctor’s plan or a combination of diet and exercise, some people are tempted to try other methods of weight loss. Some medications, such as depression medications, have been used to…

Lexapro and weed – Is it safe to mix marijuana and antidepressants? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 13 percent of people in the United States aged 12 years and older are taking some kind of antidepressant for depression, anxiety, or other problems. A 2018 study published in the Annals…

How does buspirone differ from other anti-anxiety medications? Buspirone is a much safer alternative to some other anti-anxiety medications, mainly because it uses a different chemical process. However, it is not entirely safe, especially with regard to issues such as buspar dependency. These risks obviously differ from person to person. Some people experience enormous results…

What to do if your erectile dysfunction medication does not work The effect of Viagra and other ED drugs is not always guaranteed As with any medication, Viagra and other erectile dysfunction medications are not guaranteed to work for everyone. Your doctor should carefully explain to you how to use them and what you can…

How long does Viagra work? If you are thinking about taking Viagra, it is useful to know what you can expect from the “little blue pill”. One question that many people ask themselves is how long it is active in their system. So what is Viagra, how long does Viagra work and what could affect…

How much does Viagra cost? How much is generic Viagra? $1, $3, $40 or $80? The phone rang and the caller had an important message: People are being asked to pay high prices for the generic drug Viagra, the drug for erectile dysfunction that is no longer protected by patents and is available in generic…

Treatment of Crohn’s disease: a balancing act Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune disease that causes painful and often debilitating inflammation in the intestine and is incurable, is notoriously difficult to treat. The diagnosis itself is not easy. Just ask Michael Weiss, a Crohn patient lawyer from Brooklyn who hasn’t been diagnosed for several years, faced with…