The Side Effects From Ginseng Tea

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Ginseng tea is a natural energy boost, but there are some side effects of the tea.series object on white - flower tea with teapot image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.comGinseng tea is sold in health food stores and promoted as an energy- boosting beverage. Users of ginseng should be...

What Are the Dangers of Palm Kernel Use in Vitamin D Drops?

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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is often consumed as a dietary supplement by those with deficiencies or who are health-conscious. Vitamin D encourages strong teeth and bones by promoting the body's absorption of calcium. Sunlight and dairy products are the normal sources of Vitamin D, but th

How Does Paxil Interact With Tamoxifen?

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Tamoxifen is a drug prescribed to women to shrink breast cancers or to prevent breast cancer from developing in women who are considered to be at a higher risk. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute conducted by the Indiana University School of Medicine,...

Nitrazepam Side Effects

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Nitrazepam is a drug used to treat insomnia and seizures, but it can cause serious side effects--from prolonged drowsiness to extreme moodiness to numbness in your arms or legs.

Pulmicort Side Effects

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Asthma is a common respiratory problem faced by children and adults alike. Pulmicort is one of the medications used either as an inhaler or in a nebulizer to treat asthma. Like all medications, there is a chance of experiencing side effects when using Pulmicort. Being familiar with the side effects

Community Pharmacists' Work Environments

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Despite the profession's push for pharmacists to be more involved in patient care, work environments still tend to be oriented toward traditional dispensing roles.

Magnesium Deficiency Therapy

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People who suffer with magnesium deficiency usually have symptoms like muscle cramps, nausea, low appetite, and body aches. Some people may also experience heart palpitations if their body is lacking this mineral. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, magnesium is a mineral needed for calc

What Are the Side Effects of Going Off of Lyrica?

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If you are thinking of going off Lyrica, you need to inform yourself about what the potential side effects will be. Lyrica is an oral medication that is prescribed to patients to help them cope with pain. Diabetes patients are prescribed Lyrica for the treatment of pain due to nerve damage. It is al

Beta-Blocker Use and Incidence of COPD Exacerbations

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Can patients with COPD receive beta-blockers safely?

Antifungal Pharmacoeconomics in Hematologic Cancer and HSCT

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Is antifungal therapy cost-effective for empirical treatment of invasive fungal infections?

Side Effects of Stopping Lexapro

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Lexapro is the popular brand name for escitalopram oxalate, a kind of antidepressant known as selective serotonin reputake inhibitors (SSRIs). Other SSRIs include Prozac (fluoxetine) and Paxil (paroxetine). Lexapro is used to treat clinical depression and anxiety disorder. This is a powerful medicin

What Are the Health Benefits of Vitamin B6?

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Vitamin B6 is important for the health of the human body. Vitamin B6 performs a wide variety of functions in your body. This vitamin is found in foods, but can also be taken as a supplement for those who have a deficiency.

Review of Selected New Molecular Entities

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New medications for short bowel syndrome, CML, thyroid cancer, and TB contain a chemical substance never before marketed in the US. What makes these drugs unique?

Differences in Antimicrobial Drug Exposures

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Drugs that are eliminated primarily by glomerular filtration have prolonged serum half-lives as a result of decreased clearance in patients with renal impairment.

How to Find Prescription Assistance and Pharmaceutical Deals for Low-Income Seniors

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According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, $234.1 billion was spent in 2008 on prescription drugs in America alone. For many low-income seniors who are on regular medications, this cost is something they have to incur or risk possible health complications. While the costs of medications con

Different Types of Vitamins

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Vitamins are necessary to ensure healthy development and bodily functions in both children and adults. There are six different types of vitamins. Each serves a different purpose in our bodies. Some help us improve our night vision, while others take on the difficult tasks of keeping our immune syste

What Are the Dangers of Tamiflu?

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Go to your doctor or report to an emergency room this flu season and you may be given a prescription for Tamiflu. Tamiflu is generally considered safe, except for minor side effects.

How do I Estimate the Cost of New Drug Development?

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New drugs are developed every day through pharmaceutical companies. The book "The $800 Million Pill," among others, questions what the real costs of developing a new drug actually are and whether the industry is overspending. New drugs can take around 15 years before a single pill makes it to market

What is the Herb Cascara Sagrada Used For?

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Commonly found in small amounts as an ingredient in many commercially available laxatives, Cascara sagrada extract is prepared from the bark of the Cascara sagrada tree. It can be very dangerous if taken for long periods of time. If you plan on using Cascara sagrada as a laxative, it is strongly rec

How Fast Does Enzyte Work?

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Enzyte's ClaimsThe Ohio-based company Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals produces Enzyte, and markets it as an herbal nutritional supplement and a once-daily tablet for natural male enhancement. Official marketing materials for Enzyte claim that daily ingestion of the supplement will help...