Medicines and related substances control act

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Avatar n tn Non-selective beta-blockers, such as propranolol act on both types of receptors, in both heart and lungs. Propranolol and other medicines in its class are capable of evoking bronchospasm in people with asthma. Metoprolol is selective, but not entirely so; thus, asthma worsens in some people given this “selective” medicine and you may be one of them. Your doctor may have prescribed the metoprolol for both relief of the syncope and treatment of your hypertension.
1578832 tn?1296298415 To prevent pregnancy you should always be using two form of birth control, such as condoms and birth control pills, the shot, IUD, Implanon, patch, ring, etc. You need to take a pregnancy test and see what it shows up as.
Avatar m tn I read that (high) cholestrol is good for brain and cholestrol reducing medicines have some side-effect on brain. * Will I have to continue the medicine for life once I start taking it? My mother has high cholestrol too which was detected about 5-7 years ago when she was like 50 years old. She probably has blockage somewhere (no testing has been done yet) because she sometimes has chest pain. She also has high blood pressure, Migrane, Cervical. * Is my high cholestrol due to my mother?
Avatar n tn But, if the cough persists despite these medicines, especially if you also have some wheeze, then you will probably need asthma medicines to control your cough and other symptoms. Eventually, you will probably have to see your doctor to sort this out. In the meantime, consider what substances you might be allergic to in the home and workplace, substances in the house or in the heating/cooling system. Good luck.
Avatar f tn I wish mainstream medicine was more respectful of natural medicines. I also wish insurance recognized them as actual medicines and covered at least some of the cost." To do that we have to first repeal the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. Here is a bit I wrote about the DSHEA and herbal/supplements when people were asking the same thing: [...] lack of FDA oversight of supplements since the DSHEA was established in 1994.
Avatar m tn Hello, Your symptom is called polyuria (excessive frequency of voiding). It can be due to many reasons which can be physiological or disease-related, and include excessive intake of liquids, diuretic substances (including tea, caffeine, alcohol, certain drugs), anxiety, exposure to cold, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus (central or nephrogenic), urinary tract infections or obstruction, etc to name a few more common ones.
229538 tn?1300377767 The DEA has asked the FDA to reclassify hydrocodone as a schedule II drug, limiting which kinds of medical professionals can write a prescription and how many times it can be refilled. The Controlled Substances Act, passed in 1970, put hydrocodone combination drugs in the schedule III class, which is subject to fewer controls. Currently a prescription for hydrocodone-containing Vicodin can be refilled five times before the patient has to see a physician again.
Avatar m tn The medications that have caused this so far are drugs for GERD and drugs for hypertension. I have tried just about all of them. The reaction is always the same. It starts with tiredness and then goes into a burning sensation in my chest, upper back and down my arms. It is accompanied many times by tingling through out my body. When it gets bad it is very hard to handle. I discovered that xanax is beneficial in reducing the symptoms but it doesn't completely eliminate the symptoms.
Avatar m tn Controlling diabetes and hypertension and following good lifestyle measures can help control disease process. Regular exercise and avoiding fatty foods can help to increase the flow through the narrowed arteries. But beyond a certain level of obstruction, it may need surgical correction. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar n tn Medicines that can cause hair loss include blood thinners (also called anticoagulants), medicines used for gout, medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants. Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily treated with antifungal medicines. Finally, hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes.
1589307 tn?1308250932 Pomegranate juice contains unique substances that are both anti-inflammatory and appear to act in some way to stimulate the brain and improve memory and mental functioning. These substances are not found in orange or cranberry juice. The downside is that it is high in calories.
Avatar m tn com for the Science and therefore truth of diet and controll of all your systems. AND DO NOT take Fish oil.
Avatar m tn If the amphetamines he takes to control the symptoms of his ADD/ADHD are prescribed by a doctor and he can provide proof of that, then no, they cannot fire him if the amphetamines show up in a routine urine/hair drug test.
Avatar m tn First, this would be theoretically an anxiety treatment, not a depression treatment. Second, never buy anything marketed over the internet or by TV ads. Third, the ingredients they're using shows they are just using inexpensive forms that don't absorb well -- the B12 is the cyano-form, which isn't absorbed well. The Calcium and Magnesium are both the least well absorbed, but cheapest, forms of both.
Avatar m tn Strong allergic reactions have been reported.[full citation needed] DMSO can cause contaminants, toxins, and medicines to be absorbed through the skin, which may cause unexpected effects. DMSO is thought to increase the effects of blood thinners, steroids, heart medicines, sedatives, and other drugs. In some cases this could be harmful or dangerous.[26] It is a developmental neurotoxin.
Avatar f tn m not sure if anyone here can or will answer that question. Here our focus is on being substance free not on legal/or illegal substances that can be abused. This is really something you need to talk to a doctor about....and even if you live in non-medical marijuana state you can still talk to your doc. My hubby did way back when with no reprisals. My other advice if you don't want to talk to your doctor is to go to the Chronic Pain forum here at MedHelp.
Avatar m tn 2X daily,and Roxicodone 30 mg 4Xdaily for over 2 years,this dosage by the way I was able to work and the pain was at a tolerable level. I have lost track of how many herniated discs I have now and the stenosis is getting worse.I was due for a refill today and was informed that as of Jan. 1,2014 only Pain management Drs, were the only who could treat chronic pain.Since I can't afford to take off from work for many months to get everything fixed,I have to go along.
Avatar m tn I would recommend experimenting with cutting out certain foods like caffeine, sugar, large portions, etc... and see what happens. I have done this over the years and sometimes I find triggers and then later they return but in the absence of dangerous underlying causes, you may be like me and have to treat the symptons possibly for the rest of your life or just redefine your "normal" with a "new normal" that includes arrythmias. Good Luck!
1132307 tn?1357908608 The flu shot is designed to trigger your immune system to act, but in pregnancy your immune system is naturally supressed and it may not always be wise to artificially trigger it. The flu shot also contains contaminants and preservatives. Read up on it! There are also other ways to stay healthy! My personal opinion. H1N1 shot has been associated with higher risk of miscarriage. However, it is up to you and your best judgement.
Avatar m tn I have started suffering from both about the same time and for this reason I thought they could be related. I could find ways to manage anxiety (without recurring to medicines), but they haven't decreased my libido. Since my anxiety is under control without medicines, I am thinking of some natural medicine (if there something effective to this isssue). Do you think that Serelax or other natural medicine could address excessive masturbation?
1261746 tn?1273959271 s when I started spinning out of control and using more and more substances to get through. There have been several instances of contact/harassment and I really can't tell anyone about it. The guy I'm with knows a bit about my history but he would freak out if I told him what's going on now. I had been coping by staying SUPER busy and taking LOTS of pills but that all back fired and I almost died. I have to find another way to cope but I'm afraid I can't.
472139 tn?1211332563 The reason addicts have lost control is because they have suffered permanent physical neurological changes based in their brains and nervous systems. The disorder manifests in long term obsessive-compulsive behaviors outside the realm of the addicts own control. It is true enough that the use of chemicals begins with chosen behavior. But if alcoholism or addiction develops, the problem has moved outside the realm of free choice.
886699 tn?1270779744 I have been diagnosed with CFS abd POTS. One of my symptoms is internal shakiness and I was just wondering what can I do when it starts. Are there any tricks out there that you can share? I don.t know hwat to do. Help!!!!
Avatar f tn I understand that Medicines for acid reflux that act in the same manner as Nexium, may cause dementia. Does Pepcid and medicines like it act in the same manner? Do they also carry the same risk for developing dementia?