The known side effects of Lexapro
About Lexapro Lexapro® (generic name: escitalopram) is prescribed as a treatment for people suffering from depression and anxiety. It is one of a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that also includes Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), Celexa (citalopram) and Zoloft / Lustral (sertraline). Lexapro is generally taken once a day at a […]
Managing migraines with your doctor’s help
When statistics are published for the purpose of directing government and health-sector planning, there is a focus on what is known as DALYs, which measures Disability-Adjusted Life Years – in other words, for how long can people with a specific disorder expect to live? However, the approach takes away the spotlight from estimates of years […]
2 important vitamin deficiencies that can affect fertility
According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), roughly 10 to 15 percent of American couples experience infertility to some degree in their attempts to conceive. According to the ASRM definition, infertility occurs when “a couple is unable to achieve pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse.” In general terms, infertility is some form […]
Understanding Bipolar Disorder Treatments
Bipolar disorder is a complex condition in which people suffer from dramatic shifts in their activity levels, mood, and energy that are so severe that they affect the person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks. Everyone experiences some ups and downs in attitude during their daily lives. For people with bipolar disorder, these swings are […]
Using Imitrex to Reduce Pain in Migraines
Migraine is a common but serious problem that affects more than 36 million Americans. It is characterized by a severe, throbbing pain in one or both temples, visual disturbances such as blurred vision and sensitivity to light, pulsing pain in the neck, nausea, and vomiting. There are currently no cures for migraines, but an effective […]
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (also sometimes called just National Prostate Cancer Month – NPCM). It is a month-long campaign founded by the American Urological Association (AUA) to raise awareness about prostate cancer. The AUA created this month to help educate people about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for prostate cancer, raise […]
Time to Clean Out your Medicine Cabinet!
When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? Although it might not be at the top of your summer to-do list, if you can’t recall the last time you organized your medicine cabinet, it might be wise to take some action to prevent any potential accidents lurking behind those closed doors. While […]
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 to […]
