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Low-Dose Lexapro and Weight Gain (Facts)

Jun 19, 2024

The average dose size of Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) is around 20 mg, while 30 to 40 mg would be considered a higher dose of Lexapro. And 10 mg being a low-dose amount of Lexapro. In all circumstances, Lexapro may cause patients to experience some weight gain....

Naltrexone Controlled Substance Facts

Jun 17, 2024

Naltrexone is not considered to be a controlled substance. According to the FDA, effective January 2020, “With the issuance of this final rule, the Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration removes (5α,6β)-17-(cyclopropylmethyl)-4,5-epoxymorphinan-3,6,14-triol (6β-naltrexol) and its salts from the schedules...

Madure man suffers from stomach pain due to slow bowel transit and constipation.

Dulcolax Onset Times by Product (Guide)

Jun 12, 2024

After taking oral Dulcolax tablets, most people experience bowel movements within 12 to 72 hours. Dulcolax suppositories generally produce bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour ( the fastest onset times).According to the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, for suppository forms of the drug, “Following the...

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How Long Does Dulcolax Last?

Jun 10, 2024

BHPM, or bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane, is an active metabolite of bisacodyl, the main ingredient in Dulcolax. The drug bisacodyl is a type of stimulant laxative that works by increasing intestinal movement to help stool pass. Dulcolax can last up to 16.5 hours, which is considered its total half-life period. However, if you’re...

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Prednisone Taper Dose Schedules (5-day and 12-day)

Jun 5, 2024

Prednisone is a class of medications called corticosteroids. These drugs work to treat patients with low levels of corticosteroids by replacing steroids that are naturally occurring (or the lack of it naturally occurring) by the body. It works to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by adjusting the way the immune system...

Prednisone and Alcohol: Do They Mix?

Jun 3, 2024

Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide: Effectiveness and Similarities

May 21, 2024

Tirzepatide (Zepbound or Mounjaro) and semaglutide (Ozempic) are often referred to as “weightloss medications” that help those suffering from chronic obesity to lose weight. Both prescription medications are used to treat Type 2 diabetes. However, Zepbound is more likely to be prescribed to treat weight loss conditions than Ozempic.Key...

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Best Time to Take Lexapro for Anxiety

May 19, 2024

Lexapro is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) or “antidepressant” that helps to treat those suffering with anxiety or clinical depression. According to Lexapro, “It belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They are thought to work by their actions on brain chemicals...

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5 Effective Signs Metformin is Working

May 17, 2024

Metformin is one of the newer potential “wonder drugs'' for weight loss. Popularized by the online telehealth companies and startups, metformin is getting used to treat both Type 2 diabetes as well as weight loss conditions through certain telehealth providers.A recent study was performed to test the effectiveness of metformin in...