SnoreStop NasoSpray Recall and Lawsuits Everyone knows someone who has been affected by snoring. Snoring can be a problem for both the person who is snoring and for those around them. It can lead to strained relationships, depression, poor sleep habits, and lack of sleep. Many people have found that using sprays or devices that…
Is Onglyza (Saxagliptin) Safe to use?
Saxagliptin, also known by the brand name Onglyza, is a popular drug used to help manage type 2 diabetes. It was co-developed in 2007 by Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca. After an article published in 2016, the FDA added a warning for consumers about the increased risk of heart failure caused by taking Saxagliptin. What is…
Is Namenda XR Safe? Find out the side effects.
What is Namenda XR? Namenda XR (memantine hydrochloride) is an NMDA receptor antagonist. It helps to reduce glutamate levels in the brain in order to prevent brain cell loss. It is marketed by Forest Pharmaceuticals and is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. The “XR” in the name stands for Extended Release. Namenda…
Should I take Tamiflu? Find out the side effects.
What is Tamiflu? Tamiflu is a prescription medication used to treat influenza. Also called Oseltamivir, it is produced and marketed by Roche pharmaceuticals. What are the uses and side effects? When given wthin 48 hours, Tamiflu can greatly lessen the symptoms and severity of influenza. It works by preventing the growth of the flu virus…
Should you take Prevnar 13? Is it safe?
What is Prevnar 13? Prevnar 13, also called pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or PCV13, is a vaccine manufactured by Wyeth and marketed by Pfizer. It is used to prevent pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive disease caused by 13 strains of the streptococcus bacteria. What are the uses and side effects? Prevnar 13 is recommended for all children…
Stelara — Should I use it to treat my Psoriasis?
What is Stelara? Stelara (Ustekinumab) is a medication produced by Jannsen for the treatment of Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. It’ an injectable medication that is typically administered every 90 days. What are the uses and side effects of Stelara? Common side effects of Stelara include: fever and/or chills coughing pain in your back or…
Should I take Invokana for Diabetes?
What is Invokana? Invokana (Canagliflozin) is an oral prescription used to lower blood sugar in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. It was approved for use in 2013 and is marketed by Janssen What are the uses and side effects of Invokana? Invokana is a sodium-glucose transport protein inhibitor and it blocks glucose from being absorbed…
Enbrel Uses and Side Effects
What is Enbrel? Enbrel (Etanercept) is a prescription medication classified as a biologic response modifiers. It is an injectable drug that is suppresses the immune systems response to several inflammatory diseases. What are the uses and side effects of Enbrel? Enbrel is used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis…
Should I Take Humira?
What is Humira? Humira (Adalimumab) is an anti-inflammatory prescription drug produced by AbbVie. It was approved by the FDA in 2002 for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The name Humira is actually an acronym for HUman Monoclonal Antibody In Rheumatoid Arthritis. What are the uses and side effects of Humira? Humira is used to treat patients…
Is Abilify (Aripiprazole) safe?
What is Abilify? Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic medication most commonly used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is commonly used in combination with other anti-depressants to treat depresession. What are the side effects of Abilify? Abilify has numerous side effects including tremors, elevated blood sugar, dizziness, seizures and impaired judgement. Here’s me, and…