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Claritin vs. Zyrtec: Cost, Side Effects, Effectiveness
May 15, 2024
Cetirizine is an antihistamine often used to treat allergy symptoms. Both Zyrtec and Claritin are brand names of cetirizine that help to treat allergy symptoms. Both brands have relatively similar results, however Zyrtec has a quicker onset and is known to cause more “sedation” feeling amongst those who take it.Key TakeawaysThe only...
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Is Seroquel Good for Sleep?
May 13, 2024
Seroquel (or quetiapine) is used to treat some mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine (or Seroquel) belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. Seroquel in “low doses'' is being tested as being an effective...
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Amoxicillin and Alcohol: Adverse Effects
May 9, 2024
Amoxicillin is commonly prescribed to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin.Key TakeawaysYes, you can take amoxicillin and consume alcoholic drinks. No relevant or recent studies support the...
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Methylprednisolone vs. Prednisone (Similarities & Differences)
May 7, 2024
Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid hormone that’s used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as...
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Does Amoxicillin Expire?
May 5, 2024
Amoxicillin has an average shelf-life of around 2-years (when stored in proper conditions). Amoxicillin is commonly prescribed to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin.Key TakeawaysAmoxicillin...
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Difference Between Nasonex and Flonase
May 2, 2024
Nasonex and Flonase are both nasal sprays and allergy medications that are used to treat nasal allergy symptoms (or all by reducing inflammation caused by corticosteroids. They are both FDA-approved to treat seasonal and year-round allergies, and are generally considered equally effective and safe. Nasonex requires a prescription due to its active...
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How Long Does Trazodone Stay in Your System
Apr 30, 2024
According to an older study performed on Trazodone, “Trazodone has biphasic elimination, with a redistribution half-life of about one hour and an elimination half-life of 10-12 hours. Trazodone is nearly completely metabolized hepatically by hydroxylation and oxidation to metabolites that are probably inactive.”Generally speaking, you...
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Does Medicare Cover Ozempic
Apr 17, 2024
Obesity affects more than 42% of the United States population. Medicare eligibility begins at the age of 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The prevalence of obesity among those aged 75 and over (27.8%) was lower than prevalence among those aged 65–74 (40.8%).” Meaning that while there’s...
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How Long Does Prednisone Stay in Your System
Apr 15, 2024
Prednisone (or drug brands Rayos, Deltasone, and Prednisone Intensol) may take anywhere from 16.5 hours to 22 hours to completely leave your system. Typically, the length of time that the substance stays within your body is dependent on the drug's half life multiplied by 5.5 (for example, 5.5 x 3 hours or 5.5 x 4 hours, equalling a total of...
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