Felodipine drug study
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However, since the accidental discovery of an interaction between the calcium channel blocker, felodipine, with grapefruit juice,1 it has now become evident that grapefruit juice has the potential to alter the plasma concentrations of many medications when they are taken by mouth. In some cases, this may result in undesirable clinical effects of medications.
Hormones like estrogen (in birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy) and testosterone
Blood pressure medicines called calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, and verapamil)
Steroids
Antidepressants, including MAO inhibitors (such as phenelzine and tranylcypromine) and tricyclics (such as nortriptyline, desipramine, and amitriptyline)
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I was recently put on a drug that had had a recent epidemiological (SP?) study that demonstrated a link to cancer. I forget which type. He said that it was absurd to think that a five year study could demonstrate such a link, that it takes longer for a drug to cause cancer. I have to assume that he also thinks its absurd to think that it would only take five years for a drug to cause a cancer that was 'dormant' to become active (detectable). Do you agree?
if so does your wife have a genetic disorder it would be the BRACA 1 or 2 if she does then she would have a good chance of getting on the phase2 trials of a pharp inhibitor drug called OLAPARIB thIs is a wonder drug as far as i am concerned i have been on it for two years under the phase ! trials
the trials are coming out of the royal marsden in surrey< under dr de bono, I SUGGEST YOU SPEAK TO YOUR DR TO SEE IF YOU CAN GET REFERED .
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Does anyone know anything about RO5024048, a drug for HCV made by Roche? I have been asked to participate in the study. Any info is appreciated.
It has had (VX 950) a really good track record so far but also is not perfect as their are reports of severe rashes and some evidence of viral mutations in the earlier trials. Being it is in phase 3 with a large group to study the picture will get a little clearer on that drug. I hope that helps and good luck in your decision just think long and hard about it first.
An MRA can provide significant antihypertensive benefit when added to existing multi-drug regimens. In a small study of patients taking an average of four anti-hypertensive medications, adding a MRA lowered blood pressure on average by an additional 25 mm Hg systolic and 12 mm Hg diastolic.
Multi-drug regimens: “It seems most appropriate to continue to combine agents of different mechanisms of action,” the group wrote.
i am 62+ male i have been having hypothyrodism for around 2 decades this was discovered when i had elevated liver enzymes now its normal i am having hypertension right branch bundle block perhaps congenital i took fosamax weekly for osteoporosis for about 5 years i had enlarged prostrate gland recent abdominal echo report say size normal i am on urimax futher for hypertension i am on felodipine 5mg and losartan potasium 25 mg and it is under control I was recently admitted to hospital for a tra
he is very intelligent he got good grades in his o levels and after that he admitted in a new college and his grades started falling .he didnt study at home .and in A levels he didnot show good result and in A levels 2nd part he didnt attended college .my mother and father are very worried about his future .we think that he uses some drug with cigaratte smoking how would we help him?
I would rather have a drug that has been approved via a proper long term study that I can read than a natural drug that has no basis of fact that it is effective or safe.
We do agree that every individual needs to be a responsible patient and research what they are asked to take. I have never started a drug that I don't first ask my doctor pointed questions about and then research on my own. I feel it is our responsibility.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
I was treated, unsuccessfully, 5 years ago with Peg-INF and RBV. Now, my doc wants to put me on new experimental study - Merck's drug (I believe MK-7009) that is in phase II. What are the chances with this drug?
I'm 1b, btw.
Thanks!
s important before participating in any study to read as much as you can about the study drug, and also to read all the fine print on the study design and agreement.
My husband recently finished a phase IIb study for another protease inhibitor, which worked out well for him, so I am generally pro-clinical trials. However, it's always very important to select the study carefully.
With some hiv drugs it says do not ear grapefruit as it will interfere with the drugs efficacy. Although I have not seen this on the list of drug interactions for victrelis or incevek, I was just wondering if anyone knows or has been told by their doctor not to eat them while on treatment. I have had them several times while on treatment, and would like to continue since they are so healthy for you, but I do not want to impede treatment at all.
Chimerex is another that I read up on yesterday. It is hoped to be used for life threatening viruses and HSV 1 and 2. The DRACO drug, after speaking with the lead scientist, is having funding issues. The money they've received from NIH is running out and is only enough to support one scientist, not the 4 included in the research. They can only receive funding from government entities and well established corps or businesses.
has anyone heard of the drug, Bucephavir, my doc said I should wait for it. Hep C 1A did 48 months, cleared at 12 weeks, but it back.
A 19 years old son of a single mother is a drug addict. He steals from family and friends, is a HIV positive, does not work or study, threaten the mother and sister to harm them if they do not give him what he wants, possible he is bi-polar. The mother found his stach, took pics of all the drugs and paraphenalia and send to police as a way to find help for him.
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