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What is Alrex?

Alrex prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.It is also used to treat the swelling of eyes caused by surgery, infection, allergies, and other conditions. What is the most important information I should know about Alrex (loteprednol…

Cilazapril

How does it work? Cilazapril belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It blocks the action of a chemical in the body called angiotensin converting enzyme. Normally, this chemical produces another chemical, angiotensin II. Thus cilazapril reduces the amount…

Effexor XR for depression

Effexor XR is a medication prescribed for depression. It is believed to help treat depression by affecting the levels of 2 chemicals in the brain — serotonin and norepinephrine. Correcting the imbalance of these 2 chemicals may help relieve symptoms of…

Cimetidine

Cimetidine is commonly used to treat and prevent certain types of ulcers, and to treat conditions that cause too much acid production in the stomach. It is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when stomach acid backs up into…

Recognizing The Early Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is hard to diagnose as the early symptoms of Fibromyalgia can be masked as other conditions. Someone who thinks they may have it might have to go to many different doctors to find one who does not think the symptoms…

Do You Have Crohn’s Psoriasis?

If you have Crohn’s disease and problems with dry, itchy scaly patches of skin you may have Crohn’s psoriasis. You may have never considered that Crohn’s and psoriasis are related, but there are some studies that suggest that they are. It is…

Preventing Acid Reflux Damage

There are many people today who suffer from the symptoms of acid reflux disease. This condition is usually described as gastric acids from the stomach which rise up into the esophagus. When these acids enter the esophagus, it causes a burning…

Brand VS Generic Medications – Is Brand Name Always Best?

In Western society, cost has become synonymous with quality. Consumers are willing to shell out excessive amounts of money to get what they perceive is a higher quality product. The stylish European automobile, the classy handbag, designer denim and even…

Get A Head Start On The Cold And Flu Season: Build Your Immunity

Since cold and flu seasons will be here soon, many people go running to the medicine cabinet for vitamin C and a zinc lozenge after just one cough or sniffle from someone around you. By strengthening your immune system you…

Understanding Nutrients: Good Food Gone Bad

With our busy schedules and lack of time for preparation, one often finds themselves relying on convenience foods such as pre-packaged meals & fast food restaurants. These foods contain higher amounts of sodium and other preservatives to allow for greater…