Saturday, July 12, 2008

Should You Be Concerned About Melatonin Side Effects?


With the prevalence of medicines and herbal remedies in today’s world, it is easier than ever to self-diagnose your illness and find a drug that will claim to cure what ails you. However, what claims to cure you can also make you very sick if you don’t know the potential side effects of the medicine.

One such remedy that has gained popularity in recent years is melatonin. Melatonin is a growth hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland in your brain. Melatonin hormones are secreted at night or in the dark and helps regulate the sleeping cycle. It is believed that melatonin may help the body know when it is time to go to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. These days, melatonin can be taken in pill form to treat everything from jet lag to insomnia. However, like with all medications, there is the potential for serious melatonin side effects if take with other medications.

There are two types of melatonin: natural (what is produced by the body) and synthetic (man-made.) The synthetic version is sold in a variety of stores in pill form and is considered one of the least poisonous substances out there. However, it is important to know that synthetic melatonin has not been approved by the FDA and therefore there is no regulation on the quality or purity of melatonin sold. Because of this, make sure you purchase it from a reputable store if you choose to buy it.

Also, if you plan on taking synthetic melatonin, tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will be able to let you know if any melatonin side effects will occur if you take it with your other medications. Drug interactions can produce fatal results if you don’t take the time to check into them before taking several different types of medications at once.

Melatonin side effects are considerably smaller than other types of synthetic or herbal remedies. But there still are side effects and you should be aware of them before deciding to take melatonin to cure your insomnia.

Melatonin side effects include slower reaction times, “heavy” heads and stomachs and continued drowsiness throughout the day. Melatonin side effects are somewhat more severe in people with weaker immune systems so that is why doctors recommend that people with mental illness, severe allergies or cancer should not take melatonin. Doctors also recommend that pregnant women should stay away from melatonin as well.

While melatonin side effects are relatively non-existent, it doesn’t mean that it should be a cure-all treatment for your insomnia. Instead, you should first visit your doctor and learn more about other insomnia treatments before considering melatonin. Your doctor can also tell you more about melatonin and what effects it might have on your body given your particular health situation. While most doctors will agree that being proactive about your health is a good thing, they will also say that self-medicating an illness or condition without consulting them first is asking for serious trouble.

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Side Effects of Some Drugs that Are Lowering Blood Pressure(part One)


Lowering blood pressure is a condition that is below the normal expected for an individual in a given environment. Blood pressure differs deeply with activity, age, medications, and underlying medical conditions

Some of the Drugs have some side effects that can cause lower blood pressure include blood pressure drugs, diuretics (water pills), heart medications (especially calcium antagonists-nifedipine/Procardia, beta blockers-propranolol/Inderal and others), depression medications (such as amitriptylene/Elavil), and alcohol.

Diuretics — diuretics are a big evil of lower blood pressure. It could cause lack of potassium in your body. Usually after taking diuretics, patient may suffer from weakness, leg cramps, or being tiredness however, it is not permanent. A patient can avoid these problems by taking some potassium tablets with diuretics. Diuretics such as amiloride (Midamar), spironolactone (Aldactone) or triamterene (Dyrenium) are called "potassium sparing" agents and provide equal of amount of potassium to your body. A lower blood pressure patient with diabetes can have some problems with diuretics. It may increase the blood sugar level. So, it is recommended to take permission from doctor before taking it.

Beta-blockers — patients of lower blood pressure feel insomnia, cold hands and feet, tiredness or depression, a slow heartbeat or symptoms of asthma after taking Beta-blockers. Patients of diabetes need to care while taking this medicine.

ACE inhibitors — a required amount of ACE inhibitors not effect badly to lower blood pressure patient but the drugs, such as captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Zestril or Prinivil), may cause a skin rash; loss of taste; a chronic dry, hacking cough; and in rare instances, kidney damage.

Angiotensin II receptor blockers — another evil for the patients of lower blood pressure. A patient may feel occasional faintness, so take care, and ask your doctor before taking the drug.

Calcium channel blockers —lower blood pressure patient may suffer from palpitations, swollen ankles, constipation, headache, or dizziness with this medicine. Form of Calcium channel blockers are Diltiazem (Cardizem), nicardipine (Cardene), Nifedipine (Procardia) and verapamil (Calan or Isoptin) which is injurious in lower blood pressure.

These side effects will continue in the next article "Side effects of some drugs that are Lowering Blood Pressure(part two)"

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Controlling High Blood Pressure Using Medication


You may have done some research already into Avapro medication, so you'll know that it is a treatment that helps to reduce high blood pressure. It is part of the drug family called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by applying a direct action on the walls of the blood vessels. This action prevents the narrowing of the arteries that comes from constriction factors in order to help let the blood move more freely through them.

When and how to use Avapro medication

The prescription of Avapro by doctors to treat kidney problems and hypertension is for those who suffer from non-insulin dependent diabetes. However, some conditions such as kidney and liver dysfunctions, high potassium levels in the blood and congestive heart failure do not combine well with the taking of Avapro medication.

The doctor's instructions may vary from the product label, but it is important to follow these instructions of your doctor when administering the treatment as they have been tailored to your particular medical condition. The drug unlike many other treatments can be taken with or without food, but to improve absorption it is best taken with a full glass of water. Don't expect any rapid improvements in how you feel as the Avapro medication needs to be taken for a few weeks to realize the benefits.

A pregnant woman prescribed to Avapro medication should not administer the treatment so it is advised to check whether they are pregnant. Furthermore, birth control methods ought not to be used whilst taking the treatment as Avapro can potentially lead to abnormalities in the unborn child or in the worst case death of the fetus. If you discover you are pregnant, talk to your doctor so they can instruct you with the measures to take.

Possible adverse reactions to Avapro medication

There are a couple of categories of adverse reactions that can possible occur to the Avapro medication, In the first category they can be both intense and sever, requiring immediate medical attention. These include:

- digestive symptoms including a loss of appetite, stomach aches and nausea;

- weight gain;

- rapid swelling and hives, much like an allergic reaction;

- changes of skin and eye color or jaundice;

- urine color changes and even urination is more difficult.

The second category are reactions that are quite normal at the start of administration which do not mean a termination of the treatment, but the patient nevertheless ought to inform their doctor about their experiences of them

- heartburn and upset stomach.

- Dizziness, chills, fever and other flu-like symptoms

- signaled muscular and joint pains.

This second category reactions are not reported to last long and disappear once the body becomes accustomed to the Avapro medication.

From the research you have already done you will probably be aware that Avapro is continuing to be an effective treatment for the high blood pressure condition. Its effective because it prevents the narrowing of blood vessels by regulating Angiotensin II hormone. The narrowing of blood vessels is the cause of the high blood pressure. As you will aware, like with any prescription drugs, care is needed during the course of the treatment but you should see that the Avapro is extremely effective in reducing your high blood pressure.

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Water Pills For High Blood Pressure


Lozol, also known as Indapamide, is a water pill (thiazide diuretic) which prevents fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure. This medication can be used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension with the approval of your doctor or pharmacist.

Most likely you will be advised not to take Lozol from your doctor if you are suffering from serious kidney disease, have difficulty in urinating or liver problems. Besides that, if you are allergic to drugs that contains sulfa or your potassium (K) levels are very low, a condition known as hypokalemia, you should not take Lozol. Other risk factors include lupus, gout, and diabetes.

However, it does not mean that if you have the conditions as stated above, you can't take Lozol. Depending on your health conditions, your doctor may still allow you to take this drug under his close supervision. Your dosage may be adjusted and you may need to have a more frequent check up by your doctor during the medication period.

Lozol must be taken with care. Do not dehydrate yourself during your treatment. So, please be careful if you are doing strenuous exercise or staying under the hot sun. Your doctor should advise you how much additional fluid you should intake. Do it according to his advice.

After taking Lozol, even if your high blood pressure conditions have improved, you should not stop taking the medication abruptly. You should still continue to take it even if you feel better after a certain period. Of course, you need to consult your doctor as always and see what he has to tell you. If you suddenly feel like fainting, your mouth dries up or weakness of the muscle, you may have overdosed on Lozol. You must seek medical help immediately if you think your over-consume Lozol.

In addition, if for no reason, you develop allergic hives, swollen lips, face, throat or have difficulty in breathing, discontinue your Lozol medication and seek your doctor.

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Find Your MS Cure – Advice – Eight Months After Being Cured Of ...


I had been out running around on business and pleasure all day. A pretty blond that I had initiated contact with via an online dating site ~ in the wee hours last night had responded ~ but only to ask me how I had been cured of MS (Multiple Sclerosis).

This article is the result of my reply to her.

I see that you have sent me two e-mails on behalf of your MS friends.

I could spend the next 3-hours attempting to explain how I was cured of MS ~ and not give you the quick answer that your friends with Multiple Sclerosis are likely looking for. So perhaps it is time to write and publish an ezine article which others may benefit by reading as well?

If you send me your regular e-mail address to Rascal.Miles@gmail, I will send you a link to the article when it is published. LOL It will probably be very much like you will be reading below. I think I will submit this one as “Find Your MS Cure – Advice – Eight Months After Being Cured Of Incurable MS (Multiple Sclerosis)”

Thank you for forcing me to do this. OK, Sweet Lady ~ here goes…

After a couple of years of denial ~ and finally accepting the MS diagnosis ~ when I couldn’t walk at all, I had to face the facts. YEAH, I HAD MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.

One morning, I when I went to get up, I found myself with my face on the floor by my bed. I had to crawl on my stomach to the bathroom. That was the beginning of my getting cured. “Acceptance!”

A next step was ~ for me ~ was to “Accept” the traditional MDs diagnosis only! I thank God that I didn’t however believe them that there was no cure. I never gave up “Hope”!

My 53-years on his planet had thankfully led me into the “Word of God”.

(NKJV) Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Ultimately, this would be “The Good News”. The end result is my being cured of MS 8-months ago. LOL (Laugh Out Loud).

Some of us “Hard Heads” must endure much before we are in the “Spiritual” condition to receive our "Physical" healings or cures. I certainly did. Total Incontinence was the most humiliating. I was using 20-25 disposable diapers each day. My Incontinence was cured instantly in mid-May. No, I did not “Feel” any differently at that time. Rather, I just knew. “Praise The Lord!”

The worst mistake that I made ~ on my path to renewed health ~ was to take “Traditional medicine’s” advice and start administrating their damaging drugs. It was after 4-months of giving myself shots ~ that I found myself on the floor. For the 1st time, I was in a wheelchair.

Against my neurologist’s warnings I quit doing Avonex, and refused numerous other physician offers of similar “Injectable drug companies wallet-warmers,” to whom “Traditional medicine” and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has Long–since Sold Out. Within 3-weeks I COULD AGAIN WALK. I continued to be able to ambulate for the next 4-years.

Why did I stop using the prescription drugs, you might ask?

The answer is that they are only “Thought to delay the progression of MS by up to 50%.”

I began listening to my own body, to God, and to the thousands of other on-line MSers ~ all of whom were seeking solutions to their own many Multiple Sclerosis challenges ~ via MS support and other specific disabilities interest groups.

I would encourage your 2 MS friends to do likewise.

I believe that a benevolent Father God knows how to help His children to solve their health problems. As a “Good Father”, He deals with each of us differently.

Specifically ~ God’s method of bringing about “My MS Cure” has been detailed in another of my published ezine articles:

http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Rainbow-Reminder--Series-Article--I-Am-Cured-Of-MS!-Rascal-Shouts-From-The-Rooftop:-CURED!&id=197964

The summary of that published article follows:

"A Rainbow Reminder Series Article "I Am Cured Of MS!" Rascal Shouts From The Rooftop: "CURED"!

God is still in the Curing ~ Deliverance business...LOL. He told me ~ this week ~ that I am cured ~ and I Am ! Yesterday, my 16~yr~old~daughter and I went shopping for computer accessories with which to launch the cyber~space deliverance mission that The Lord has called me too. I Walked ~ using my cane ~ into Radio Shack, spent a good 45 minutes on my feet, then walked to the store next door ~ to spend another hour shopping for other things...LOL... Even my daughter was amazed! She is now an Earth~Angel...LOL [May 15, 2006 11:12:12 am]"

In mid-May ~ the ezine article was published to answer all of the “How did you get cured of MS” questions ~ rather than retell the same true story repeatedly. This is an overdue update after 8-months. Yes, I Am still cured of both MS and one of it's major symptoms that so frustrated me, incontinence. I probably got too active ~ too fast ~ and by allowing an abuse victim to reside with me ~ I took on 5-months of stress. My walking became problimical. Now I Am coming back again fast...LOL. No Stress! Only thankfullness.

While He chose to cure me miraculously, God’s methods are not usually so dramatic. They are ~ none-the less ~ effective. Today, there is one “New Natural Nutritional Supplement” which I have seen reverse many long-term effects of long-time environmental pollution, prescription drugs, and inadequate nutritionally depleted diet. Many researchers agree that these are the true causes of Multiple Sclerosis and most of our other D.D.s (Dread Diseases).

I continue to take this supplement to affect full recovery from the long-term ravages of not having taken care of myself. A foolish man ~ I thought that I was I was invincible.

You are invited to my website where you can get 2 free samples of this awesome product. But 1st, I want to share a story from the Bible which illustrates how God really cures people.

(CEV) 2 Kings 5:1 Naaman was the commander of the Syrian army. The LORD had helped him and his troops defeat their enemies, so the king of Syria respected Naaman very much. Naaman was a brave soldier, but he had leprosy. 2 One day while the Syrian troops were raiding Israel, they captured a girl, and she became a servant of Naaman's wife. 3 Some time later the girl said, "If your husband Naaman would go to the prophet in Samaria, he would be cured of his leprosy."

I Am Skipping To The Major Event.

9 Naaman left with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. 10 Elisha sent someone outside to say to him, "Go wash seven times in the Jordan River. Then you'll be completely cured." 11 But Naaman stormed off, grumbling, "Why couldn't he come out and talk to me? I thought for sure he would stand in front of me and pray to the LORD his God, then wave his hand over my skin and cure me. 12 What about the Abana River or the Pharpar River? Those rivers in Damascus are just as good as any river in Israel. I could have washed in them and been cured." 13 His servants went over to him and said, "Sir, if the prophet had told you to do something difficult, you would have done it. So why don't you do what he said? Go wash and be cured." 14 Naaman walked down to the Jordan; he waded out into the water and stooped down in it seven times, just as Elisha had told him. Right away, he was cured, and his skin became as smooth as a child's.

My point is, IF You Do What A Man-Of-God tells you to do… you can be cured of all diseases ~ including MS. I feel led to say, “That if taking a ‘God-given’ supplement strikes you as too simple ~ then you might be missing out on one simple way that God cures His elect of Dread Diseases”!!!

Visit The MS section of my Jesus4You.ws website to read some other ways that many have found to cure their Multiple Sclerosis. I’ve tried most all of them. The Lord has already paid for your cure too. He wants you to be well.

God Bless You!

~Rub-it "An 8-Month Update Appears"~

Rascal :))

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Myocarditis - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment


Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. Myocarditis is collection of diseases of infectious, toxic, and autoimmune. Myocarditis may develop as a complication of an infectious disease, usually caused by a virus. It can occur in people of all ages and is diagnosed more often in men than in women. Myocarditis is likely caused by a wide variety of infectious organisms, autoimmune disorders, and exogenous agents, with genetic and environmental predisposition. Myocarditis is defined as inflammatory changes in the heart muscle and is characterized by myocyte necrosis. Many organisms can infect and injure the heart. Type B, a virus among those that usually infect the gastrointestinal tract, is believed to be the most common offending agent. Many other viruses, such as those of polio, rubella and influenza, have been associated with myocarditis. Myocarditis can occur as a rare complication of bacterial infections, including diphtheria, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and tetanus. Other infectious organisms, such as rickettsiae and parasites, may also cause inflammation in the heart muscle.

Myocarditis is often associated with pericarditis, and many patients present with signs and symptoms that suggest concurrent myocarditis and pericarditis. Myocarditis can be caused by a variety of pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Some people have an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or trouble breathing. Usually, a mild case of myocarditis will go away without any lasting damage. Myocarditis can then cause heart failure (with symptoms of shortness of breath, fatigue, fluid accumulation in the lungs, etc.) as well as heart rhythm irregularities from inflammation and/or scarring of the electrical system of the heart. Most cases of myocarditis are subclinical; therefore, the patient rarely seeks medical attention during acute illness. These subclinical cases may have transient ECG abnormalities. Certain chemicals. These may include substances such as arsenic and hydrocarbons. Medications that may cause an allergic or toxic reaction. These include antibiotics such as penicillin and sulfonamide drugs, as well as some illegal substances, such as cocaine.

Myocarditis may start as a flu-like illness that lingers longer than the usual several days. In series of routine autopsies, 1–9% of all patients had evidence of myocardial inflammation. In young adults, up to 20% of all cases of sudden death are due to myocarditis. In South America, Chagas' disease (caused by Trypanosoma cruzi) is the main cause of myocarditis. As most viral infections cannot be treated with directed therapy, symptomatic treatment is the only form of therapy for those forms of myocarditis, e.g. NSAIDs for the inflammatory component and diuretics and/or inotropes for ventricular failure. ACE inhibitor therapy may aid in the healing process. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as enalapril (Vasotec), captopril (Capoten), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) and ramipril (Altace). Beta blockers such as metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) and carvedilol (Coreg). Diuretics and Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin), which increases the strength of your heart muscle contractions and tends to slow the heartbeat.

Treatment for Myocarditis Tips

1. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as enalapril (Vasotec), captopril (Capoten), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) and ramipril (Altace).

2. Beta blockers such as metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) and carvedilol (Coreg).

3. Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin), which increases the strength of your heart muscle contractions and tends to slow the heartbeat.

4. NSAIDs for the inflammatory component and diuretics and/or inotropes for ventricular failure.

5. ACE inhibitor therapy may aid in the healing process.

6. Diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix) .

7. Use of a temporary artificial heart (assist device).

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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Medication to Ease Your Hypertension


It seems that pharmaceutical companies are always introducing new products into their range to deal with ailments and conditions.

One such product that has been introduced to deal with hypertension or high blood pressure is Plendil. Whilst high blood pressure does not have a cure it can be maintained or controlled with calcium channel blockers like this.

Short Facts:

Most hypertension medications and calcium channel blockers work to relax arteries and veins in your blood vessels. Plendil is no different and operates on the same principle. When the arteries and veins are relaxed more oxygenated blood can flow to the heart which is of a higher quality. This is effective because the pressure that the heart was under is relieved and the heart is able to pump more effectively with less muscular stress.

The aim of the medication is to reduce serious cardiovascular disease to reduce the risk of death from the effects of high blood pressure.

Side Effects

This medication can produce some side effects which may cause you discomfort. One side effect is that you may experience dental problems, usually in your gums. You will need to increase your dental brushing and flossing routine to avoid these unfortunate side effects.

The other thing is that this medication does not react well with grapefruit. So, if you are a fan of grapefruits or grapefruit drinks you will need to stop your intake while on this course of medication. Unfortunately, when grapefruit and Plendil are mixed there can be dangerous side effects so it is not worth risking that morning drink. Your doctor should be able to advise you on what sort of beverages and meals are suitable for you while taking this drug.

Another thing is, that if you are used to crushing tablets up or chewing them to make it easier to get your daily dose you will not be able to do that while on your course of treatment. This medication must be swallowed whole. If Plendil is taken in any other form the concentrations can increase the absorbtion rate in your body and lead to an overdose.

It is common at the commencement of your treatment to experience dizziness when standing up or sitting down all of a sudden. If you make slow movements it will cause your blood pressure to settle until your body has fully adjusted to this medication.

You will often experience the side effects of this medication first thing in the morning, on standing up or late at night. If the side effects are unusual or cause you discomfort you should immediately consult your doctor.

Administration

Plendil is best taken with a light meal. If taken on an empty stomach it can cause harm to the digestive tract.

You can, of course, take Plendil with or without food. Fact is, though, if you suffer from hyper acidity or GERD, it would be better to line your stomach with a meal.

Long Term Treatment

You will probably find that you will feel much better in the days after you start your treatment. You cannot stop your treatment if this is the case. Stopping your dosage of Plendil suddenly can cause serious affects on your blood pressure. If you do wish to stop your course of treatment you will need to discuss the procedure with your doctor to gradually stop the administration of Plendil.

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The Rising Cost of Medicine


Just ask someone who died from AIDS, ask a family member who lost a love one to this devastating disease. Travel to Africa. Was the epidemic created to stabilize the population growth in Africa? I think not. I believe this horrible disease is only benefiting one group of professionals - pharmaceutical companies. Do you know how expensive HIV medication cost? The latest drug developed the one dose Atripela is selling for $1100 for a one month supply. And who pays for it? If you live in Illinois the state can help low-income families pay for their medication.

I believe no one is profiting from this horrible disease, except those who work in the medical profession. Another popular drug for HIV is Truvada which runs about $880 for a one month supply. So was AIDS created to stabilize the population growth? No. It was created to fatten the pockets of the medical industry, and the pharmaceutical companies.

Viramune is another popular drug although it is less expensive at a whopping $442 for a month supply. To me it is proof in the putting. In urban communities of course individuals cannot buy these drugs. That's why programs such as ADAP was created which is an acronyms for AIDS Drug Assistance Program. And the State of Illinois always complaint about a deficit in the budget.

And the issue of becoming co-infected. Co-infection is a term used when AIDS patients become infected with another infectious disease such as Hepatitis A, B or C. Hepatitis is spread by close personal contact. The A form is spread through food, or water containing the virus.

Hep B and C is also a virus that attacks the liver. It is spread differently through sexual contact with an infected person. Many people who are infected with HIV or have AIDS do encounter being co-infected with a form a Hepatitis.

Again I say no; it is not a matter of population control, it's an economic issue developed for government officials, and the FDA to benefit. Have you ever wondered why there's still no cure, but yet plenty of drugs to control the disease? A cure would mean no more profits-but more medications equals more dollars.

Now you decide, was the disease created to control population?

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Grapefruit Juice: The Hidden Dangers Of Drug Interaction


Grapefruit juice is one of the healthiest foods around, right?

A cup of unsweetened white grapefruit juice has only 100 calories, no fat, more than 100% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C, and it’s got a zingy taste that can really get you moving in the morning.

However, grapefruit juice (including the juice found in your morning grapefruit half) can interact with certain medications, leading to potentially serious consequences.

Which medications does grapefruit juice interact with?

Grapefruit juice can interact with many different drugs that people take to maintain their health. If you eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice, you should ask your prescribing health care provider and pharmacist about any drugs that you’re currently taking and ask again whether new drugs interact with grapefruit juice. The list below contains some of the drugs that interact with grapefruit juice. This is not a complete list, so if you’re a grapefruit fan, check with your doctor before starting any medication.

* Valium (diazepam): This drug is used to treat certain seizure disorders and anxiety.

* Norvasc (amlodipine): This is one of the drugs called a “calcium channel blocker.” It is used to treat angina (chest pain related to malfunctioning arteries around the heart). Grapefruit juice interacts with many of the calcium channel blockers

* Pravachol (pravastatin): Like several of the “statin” drugs used to lower cholesterol, grapefruit juice can change the effectiveness of this product

* Cordarone (Amiodarone): This drug is used to treat “arrhythmias” – to correct irregular heart beat patterns.

What Are The Symptoms of These Interactions?

Use of any of these drugs while taking grapefruit juice can lead to serious complications. For example, the following have been observed in the interaction of each of the drugs above with grapefruit juice:

* Valium (diazepam): Grapefruit juice can cause you to feel sedated and might make it harder for you to control your muscular movements; driving can be dangerous

* Norvasc (amlodipine): Grapefruit interacts with several of the calcium channel blockers to provide a very fast heartrate (“tachycardia”) and/or a drop in blood pressure to below safe levels (“hypotension.”

* Pravachol (pravastatin): The statin drugs can interact with grapefruit juice to cause muscle toxicities, symptoms of which include muscle weakness, aches and shaking

* Cordarone (Amiodarone): Ironically, mixing this drug with grapefruit juice can cause an increase in the very condition it is intended to treat - arrhythmias

What Causes These Potentially Dangerous Interactions?

How can something as seemingly harmless as grapefruit juice affect the medications you take? It has to do with a special enzyme in your intestines and liver that help you absorb many oral drugs and then excrete them when you’re done with the drug.

When a physician prescribes a specific dose of drug (for example, one pill of 50 mg), she works on the assumption that given the size of your body, you will absorb the drug into your body at a certain rate and excrete it at a certain rate. Enzymes in your gastrointestinal (or GI) tract bring food and oral medications into your body. Grapefruit juice seems to affect both the rate of the drug coming into your body and how quickly it is removed. The end result can be an overdose of the drug) even if you’re taking the correct dosage for your size.

What Can I Do To Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions?

If you are on medications that interact with grapefruit juices, avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice. Spacing out the drugs and the juice (for example, taking your medication at night and having grapefruit for breakfast) will NOT solve the problem; the grapefruit juice effect remains even after you’ve stopped having it. If you like the health benefits of grapefruit, or just miss that morning zing, think about moving to other fruits such as tomatoes (a single can has just 41 calories and more than 70% of the vitamin C for the day) or oranges.

Kharasch, E. “Influence of hepatic and intestinal cytochrome P4503A activity on the acute disposition and effects of oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate,“ Anesthesiology, Volume 101, issue 3, pages 729-737, 2004

Maskalyk, J., “Grapefruit juice: potential drug interactions,” Canadian Medical Association Journal, Volume 167 issue 3, p 279-80, 2002

Shapiro, L, “Drug interactions: Proteins, pumps, and P-450s,” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 47, issue 4, pages 467-84, 2002

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How To Stop Pain From Arthritis And Rheumatism


Having Arthritis, fibromyalgia and joint pain is certainly no joke. There are lots of treatments out there to help. Ansaid is an anti-inflammatory drug which is very efficient and is tolerated by the body well. It can reduce pain from inflammation of joints caused by rheumatism and various forms of arthritis.

Treatment Details:

As Ansaid could increase the risk of developing ulcers and stomach bleeding, patients should not have a history of digestive problems. Arthritis is an ongoing condition; therefore Ansaid requires long-term administration and constant medical monitoring. Your doctor will advise that you take Ansaid with food or an antacid to reduce any possible digestive problems. However, Ansaid is normally tolerated by the body well.

What side effects can be expected?

Ansaid could be potentially dangerous only for people with digestive problems. In exceptional cases, patients could feel some slight discomfort. These could include diarrhea and abdominal pain, stomach aches and nausea and swelling due to fluid retention and urinary tract infections. If there is fluid retention, this could cause weight gain and therefore Ansaid cannot be used in conjunction with water pills or diuretics. This is important because if such precautions are not taken, this could lead to kidney problems.

In a similar vein, Ansaid should not be taken if you suffer from heart problems or you take blood thinning medication as Ansaid can slow down blood clotting. For example, in the case of an open wound, the body's capacity to heal would be slower.

Other issues with Ansaid medication

Although you may have to take antacids because of the risk of developing digestive problems, it is also true that Ansaid absorption may be impaired because of the combination with medication such as Zantac.

Furthermore, please do not ignore a former sensitivity to aspirin, since there are some common working principles for Ansaid and asprin. Also, Ansaid could cause digestive problems, so please avoid spicy food or anything likely to cause indigestion during treatment with Ansaid.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

The New Hope for PC Patients - Celexa for Prostate Cancer


Be informed: Celexa, or its generic name Citalopram is a drug used to treat depression, being a mood elevator, a class of antidepressant called SSRI. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, or SSRI, works by increasing the quantity of a certain natural substance located in the brain.

Take note: Celexa is an anti-depression drug. If used outside that prescription, it is important to ask first medical judgment. Even then, it is still considered wise to get medical attention always.

The news is Celexa for prostate cancer. This antidepressant was found to treat hot flashes effectively in men undergoing hormonal therapy for prostate cancer. The October issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings (reference date October 11, 2004) had researchers report that:

The antidepressant (Celexa) is an effective medication that reduces the hot flashes of men who are undergoing hormone therapy for prostate cancer

The Paxil, or Paroxetine compound found in Celexa seems to be responsible for diminishing these hot flushes, the researchers have reported. During the duration of the 5 weeks of study, the 18 men who completed the therapy under close monitoring had illustrated hot flashes reduction from 6.2 to 2.5 per day. These hot flash scores, and the frequency multiplied by the severity, reduced in the same period from 10.6 to 3 per day.

So what does this mean? It means that the new label antidepressant drugs, like Celexa could be the next answer for prostate cancer problems. Treating Celexa for prostate cancer could be a viable option.

An older and more common treatment for hot flushes in prostate cancer patients was Megace, generic name Megestrol Acetate. It is a female hormone progesterone derivative, a progestogen. When prostate cancer patients are treated with hormonal theraphy, Megace is employed and most of the times used in junction with Lupron or Zoladex which produces surprisingly effective results of 90% reduction of hot flushes. But there had been isolated reports that the cancer had progressed while having Megace treatment, and it was found out that Megace could have opposite progression of the disease on some patients.

Try suggesting the Celexa for prostate problems to your physician. Celexa for prostate could be your only hope in defeating cancer. But never self-administer drugs such as Celexa (or any of those mentioned) for any reason, always seek professional help. There are dozens of things you need to know and must check before you begin using Celexa for prostate cancer treatment.

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Herniated Disc Pain - How To Cure It


Herniated disc means the protrusion of the disc in the spine. It is essentially the same situation as a bulging disc, which can be an extremely painful condition. Its occurrence is manifested by a herniated disc pain that is usually felt on the back or thigh and leg area. A herniated disc is more common in the lumbar area, than any other area in the back.

As a person ages, his or her disc tends to become brittle, dry, and have less of a cushiony existence. Once the disc has weakened, the outer part is prone to tearing or any damage. The internal substance of the disc can push through the tear resulting in a herniated disc. As this happens, the person can experience herniated disc pain. Herniated disc is far more common in people aged 30 and over.

Herniated disc pain can be felt at the lower back part down to the legs and feet, which often throws sufferers initially- as the pain is not necessary localized to the problem area/ However generally, the pain is felt in the one side only. The pain will be concentrated depending on which side the weak or damaged disc is located. The intensity of the herniated disc pain also varies on the pressure put upon the nerve by the bulging disc. Most patients under this condition complain of spreading pain over their buttocks that goes down one thigh down to their calf. Others experience the herniated disc pain on both legs, while some in some cases the legs can feel weak, numb and have a tingling sensation.

A herniated disc ia also more common in patients who work at their desks or computers for extended periods of time without mobility. In this instance to reduce the amount of herniated disc pain, or to minimize its intensity, try shifting positions and perhaps changing your chair, and making sure to take a break at least once every hour and walk around your home or office. You may discover that supporting yourself up with both your hands while sitting down alleviates the pain. Shifting weight from one side is also helpful. A herniated disc is essentially an alignment problem- the spine becomes adjusted to an unnatural position and you get the bulging disc resulting in herniated disc pain.

Physicians test their patients to see if they are really suffering from a herniated disc by asking relevant questions, doing some thorough physical examinations, and diagnostic testing like x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computer tomography scan (CT). Medications may be prescribed to ease the pain- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications are often the most effective, specifically ‘Medrol Dose Pack’. Medication is not always effective on its own, and often a rehabilitation course of strengthening exercises can help the patient to correct the poor alignment and build up the muscles surrounding the problematic areas. Failing such treatment, special massages can be effective, chiropractic care, postural changes and the at the utmost last resort, surgery.

Surgery is only recommended when all the other non-invasive treatments have been exhausted and if severe pain is still present after six weeks or more. However not all patients are eligible for surgery on a herniated disc, it depends entirely on the severity of the condition, and the health of the patient, and other important factors.

Herniated disc pain varies from mild, moderate to extremely agonizing- and obviously pain is a hard thing to estimate unless you are the person experiencing it. Apropos medications and treatments may be readily available- however these may not be the most effective for everyone. It may take some time to discover which style of treatment of the herniated disc is more effective. However rest assured that with the advancements in technologies and medical science that putting up with herniated disc pain is truly a thing of the past.

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Health Products for Men


God created man with special powers and strength so that he is able to face all the harsh conditions and has the energy to fight through them. Females are never the less are dependent on males and males depend on females. It’s a mutual relationship. Mutual understanding and a loving attitude is very essential in sustaining a relationship, in this world that is full of distracting. It’s very important to have good relationships so as to excel in professional life. More over, no matter what a man do, his ultimate aim is to give happiness to all his loved ones.

But in present scenario it has been come to notice that relationships are not that powerful that they used to be and fades away with a small breeze of tension and misunderstanding. You will be really surprised to know that reason behind it is lack of feeling of being loved.

No matter what relation you have, may be you are a boy friend or a girl friend or a husband or a wife, the feeling of love and mutual understanding is very essential to make that a relation a success. And all these feelings come from your performance in bed. If being a man, you are not able to perform like a man, you will definitely loose respect in the mind of your partner. If you are not able to satisfy her, you will surely loose her one day. It doesn’t mean that your partner is unfaithful to you, but it is the basic instinct of every individual and somewhat is a requirement that everybody wants to fulfill.

As high as 80% of males world wide suffers from some kind of male health related problems in some part of their lives. Hence be relaxed you are not the only one that is going through a bad phase in your life.

But what’s the solution to this trouble. I know you will yell out a sole solution to your problem i.e. Viagra, the blue pill. But do you think that is that an answer to your problem. If you ask me I will surely say a BIG NO. Then what’s the answer to this query.

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Water Pills For High Blood Pressure


Lozol, also known as Indapamide, is a water pill (thiazide diuretic) which prevents fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure. This medication can be used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension with the approval of your doctor or pharmacist.

Most likely you will be advised not to take Lozol from your doctor if you are suffering from serious kidney disease, have difficulty in urinating or liver problems. Besides that, if you are allergic to drugs that contains sulfa or your potassium (K) levels are very low, a condition known as hypokalemia, you should not take Lozol. Other risk factors include lupus, gout, and diabetes.

However, it does not mean that if you have the conditions as stated above, you can't take Lozol. Depending on your health conditions, your doctor may still allow you to take this drug under his close supervision. Your dosage may be adjusted and you may need to have a more frequent check up by your doctor during the medication period.

Lozol must be taken with care. Do not dehydrate yourself during your treatment. So, please be careful if you are doing strenuous exercise or staying under the hot sun. Your doctor should advise you how much additional fluid you should intake. Do it according to his advice.

After taking Lozol, even if your high blood pressure conditions have improved, you should not stop taking the medication abruptly. You should still continue to take it even if you feel better after a certain period. Of course, you need to consult your doctor as always and see what he has to tell you. If you suddenly feel like fainting, your mouth dries up or weakness of the muscle, you may have overdosed on Lozol. You must seek medical help immediately if you think your over-consume Lozol.

In addition, if for no reason, you develop allergic hives, swollen lips, face, throat or have difficulty in breathing, discontinue your Lozol medication and seek your doctor.

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