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Thoughts on Cancer Medications

Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 8:33 in Cancer, Medication | viewed 891 views times | No Comments
Thoughts on Cancer Medications

Some of the most interesting – on a pharmacological level – medications I’ve encountered are cancer treatments. Take Tamoxifen, for instance.  This highly effective treatment for certain types of breast cancer works because it blocks the effects of estrogen in... (Continue reading)

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List of New Cancer Drugs

Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 14:31 in Cancer, Medication | viewed 6,157 views times | 3 Comments
List of New Cancer Drugs

As follows, here is a list of new cancer drugs that show especial promise. Herceptin or trastuzumab is a monoclonal antibody to the HER2 receptor and a recent innovation in breast cancer treatment.  In those who have the mutation specific... (Continue reading)

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Sutent or Sunitinib: Uses, Side Effects

Written on 31 Jan, 2010 at 14:25 in Cancer, Medication | viewed 1,765 views times | 1 Comment
Sutent or Sunitinib: Uses, Side Effects

Sutent – an exciting new cancer treatment Sutent, generic sunitinib, is a new cancer medication that has quickly become accepted as a first line treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as well as a treatment for gastrointestional stromal tumor (GIST)... (Continue reading)

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Strattera: Side Effects, Use for ADHD

Written on 14 Jan, 2010 at 6:29 in ADHD, Medication | viewed 4,831 views times | 1 Comment
Strattera: Side Effects, Use for ADHD

Strattera or Atomoxetine is a new treatment for ADHD that was approved in 2002 and the first medication approved for treating ADHD in adults. It is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, which means that, like Ritalin and the stimulants, Strattera increases... (Continue reading)

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Zoloft vs Prozac: Side Effects, Benefits

Written on 16 Sep, 2009 at 9:42 in Depression, Medication | viewed 59,195 views times | 17 Comments
Zoloft vs Prozac: Side Effects, Benefits

Zoloft vs Prozac Everyone’s heard of these two drugs.  They’re that popular.  But what are they?  How do they compare?  And in the analysis of Zoloft vs Prozac, which comes on top? Zoloft might have a slight advantage over Prozac. ... (Continue reading)

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Actos – Side Effects, Problems

Written on 14 Sep, 2009 at 9:12 in Diabetes, Medication | viewed 3,619 views times | 6 Comments
Actos - Side Effects, Problems

Concerns about Actos You may be considering pioglitazone or Actos to help treat your diabetes.  But you absolutely need to know that Actos has some very serious side effects and that it’s not entirely clear how well it works. Pioglitazone,... (Continue reading)

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Metformin: Benefits, Side Effects

Written on 9 Sep, 2009 at 13:02 in Diabetes, Medication | viewed 25,547 views times | 56 Comments
Metformin: Benefits, Side Effects

Metformin, brand name Glucophage You may be taking or considering metformin if you have Type II diabetes, “prediabetes,” or, though the scientific evidence for its use isn’t so solid, polycystic ovary syndrome. Metformin works in several ways. It helps certain... (Continue reading)

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20 Facts About Antidepressants

Written on 9 Aug, 2009 at 7:18 in Medication | viewed 5,997 views times | 11 Comments
20 Facts About Antidepressants

1) 1/10 people in America are currently taking an antidepressant (AD) 2) Michael Jackson was reportedly taking Zoloft and Paxil when he died.  Antidepressants have been shown to contribute to heart disease. 3) Luvox was being taken by a shooter... (Continue reading)

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Do Antidepressants Work as Promised?

Written on 30 Jul, 2009 at 14:49 in Depression, Medication | viewed 4,329 views times | 12 Comments
Do Antidepressants Work as Promised?

Note: This is an editorial Antidepressants – what’s going on? One out of ten Americans are currently on antidepressants.  That’s just the beginning.  More than 25% of college students at some schools are on them. Everyone is being given them... (Continue reading)

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Restasis for Dry Eye (Opthalmic Cyclosporine)

Written on 28 Jul, 2009 at 8:10 in Medication | viewed 1,320 views times | 1 Comment
Restasis for Dry Eye (Opthalmic Cyclosporine)

Does your eye get irritated or feel dry? Most older people have at least some experience with dry eye, a condition that can require treatment and disrupt quality of life. Dry eye is caused by inadequate tear production or inflammation... (Continue reading)

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