Shelf life of vitamins – when do they expire?
In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t specify that vitamins and food supplements sold across the counter must display an expiry date on the container. A manufacturer may voluntarily choose to provide some expiry information. Still, in order to do this, it has to present supporting proof to the FDA, including stability […] Can medical cannabis safely provide pain relief for cancer patients?
A new study conducted in Israel concluded that “medical cannabis (MC) treatment is generally safe for oncology patients and can potentially reduce the burden of associated symptoms with no serious MC-related adverse effects.” The use of medical cannabis in place of opioids for pain relief in cancerous patients has been primarily driven by the patients’ […] Dealing with Depression and Anxiety
Two of the most prevalent disorders in mental health are depression and anxiety. Statistics show that more than one in five of all people in the USA will suffer from either acute anxiety or clinical depression at some point in their lives. Recognition that these are health conditions, and not behavioral issues, is important in […] What Does Premarin Treat?
Premarin is prescribed to help alleviate some of the problems that come with the onset of menopause as women age. It comes in two forms – Premarin Vaginal Cream is a cream containing conjugated estrogens that can be used to alleviate discomfort in the skin around and inside the vagina, as well as loss of […] What are the benefits of Trelegy Ellipta?
Trelegy Ellipta is the most advanced form of treatment currently prescribed for people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is usually recommended once the condition has progressed from the earlier stage of mild symptoms into the more severe stages, all the way through to stage four when airflow becomes highly limited, and quality […] Does Ofev increase life expectancy?
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (often referred to as IPF) is a condition characterized by pulmonary hypertension, in which the lungs become scarred, and breathing becomes increasingly difficult. Patients develop a chronic, progressive and irreversible decline in lung function. The term ‘idiopathic’ indicates that there is no clear indication of what causes the scarring. IPF affects about […] Do I Need a Prescription for Lipitor?
Yes, you do need a prescription for Lipitor. When you are sourcing your essential medications for which your doctor has written a prescription, beware of anyone that offers to supply the drugs without sighting a copy of that prescription. Even if this is simply a repeat prescription and you have previously shown the pharmacy the […] Is Eliquis by Prescription Only?
Eliquis (generic name: apixaban) is a prescription-only medication used to reduce the risk of blood clots in people who suffer from atrial fibrillation. As well, it is prescribed as a post-surgical medication for people who have had hip or knee replacement operations, in order to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and resulting in […] What Are the Side Effects of Creon?
People who have been diagnosed as suffering from Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) may have been prescribed the drug Creon. EPI occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough digestive enzymes and as a result the body can’t properly digest the food into nutrients. The normal pancreas makes three key digestive enzymes – lipase (which breaks down […] Which is Safer Xarelto or Eliquis?
Xarelto (generic name: rivaroxaban) and Eliquis (generic name: apixaban) are two very similar drugs that are prescribed for patients who need blood-thinning medications and Have recently undergone knee or hip replacement surgery Are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat) Had a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) Had a stroke Had a heart […] 
