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Anastrozole, in Postmenopausal Japanese Women
Can a lower dose of anastrozole produce significant and long-lasting decreases in the plasma levels of estradiol and estrone?
How Long Can Percocet Be Detected in Urine?
BasicsPercocet, a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen, is used to treat moderate to severe pain suffered by individuals with fractures, bursitis, arthritis, cancer-related pain and other painful conditions. The oxycodone component depresses the central nervous system in order to...
Types of Dopamine Agonists
Dopamine agonists mimic the action of dopamine in the brain.blue brain image by John Sfondilias from Fotolia.comDopamine is a chemical that acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, affecting the brain's ability to control movement and emotional response. Dopamine agonists...
How to Make Goo With Epsom Salt & Paint
Children love to help cook in the kitchen. Supervise your child as he measures and stirs together a simple recipe for making goo. Color the goo in a favorite color with paint. The goo can be stored in an airtight container to be played with later. Assist your child as he stirs up his own batch of go
Side Effects of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid
Gamma aminobutyric acid is an anticonvulsant medication used in the treatment of seizures and fibromyalgia. The drug works by slowing down the chemical reactions in the brain that are responsible for causing seizures, which in turn helps to prevent them from occurring. As with most anticonvulsant me
What Are the Benefits of Silymarin?
Milk thistle is a plant that contains three potent liver-protective flavonoids known as silybin, silydianin, and silychristin. Collectively, these substances are known as silymarin--a plant that grows naturally in Europe, southern Russia and North Africa. This weed was brought by...
Side Effects of Welbutrin
Wellbutrin (generic name bupropion) is a prescription drug used with adults in the treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and as a quit smoking aid. In some cases, it may also be prescribed for treatment of obesity and sexual dysfunction. It works by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine and dopami
Generic Zocor Side Effects
Zocor and its generic equivalent, called simvastatin, are cholesterol-lowering prescription medications classified as statins. They work by limiting the body's production of fatty substances such as cholesterol. Patients with high cholesterol will typically be prescribed a medication like Zocor or s
What Are the Benefits of DHA Vitamins?
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), is an essential omega-3 fatty acid. "Essential" nutrients are the nutrients the body needs in order to function, but cannot produce on its own. DHA is important for brain and nerve health, good vision and proper growth.
How Does Alendronate Compare With Risedronate for Osteoporosis Prevention?
Both agents are taken once weekly, but some differences have been found in clinical trials.
Foods With Vitamins B1 & B12
Vitamin B1 is an important nutrient for keeping energy levels constant and for keeping the heart healthy. Vitamin B12 is vital to the health of the red blood cells as well as for a healthy heart. Both of these B vitamins can easily be found in a wide variety of natural and processed foods. Many proc
Herbs or Vitamins That Help Reduce Heavy Menstruation
Herbal medicine has been used worldwide for thousands of years. While the herbs listed in this article have been tested and proven effective in dealing with heavy bleeding (especially excessive menstruation, also known as menorrhagia), you should consult a physician or pharmacist before administerin
Effects of Biotin on the Diet
Biotin, a B vitamin, is found in egg yolks.extreme coloured egg's close-up image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comBiotin, part of the B complex group of vitamins, helps your body metabolize and digest fats, carbohydrates and amino acids. The bacteria in your intestine produces biotin,...
Prexum Side Effects
Prexum, sold generically as perindopril, is a drug that is used to treat individuals suffering from high blood pressure. The use of Prexum can lead to a number of mild to severe side effects depending on the particular individual.
Advil Side Effects
Advil is an over-the-counter medication containing the active ingredient ibuprofen. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), ibuprofen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, and to relieve symptoms of various forms of arthritis. Many side effects are associated with NSAIDs.
How to Keep All of Your Squad Alive in Mass Effect
"Mass Effect 2" is a sci-fi role-playing game developed by BioWare for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. Players take on the role of Commander Shepard and are given the task of stopping the "Collectors" from kidnapping and harvesting human colonists. The mission is considered by many to be a suic
Hemorrhagic Complications of Enoxaparin and Aspirin
The combination of these agents early after transplantation was associated with a high frequency of hemorrhagic events.
My Samsung Dishwasher Has a Low Level Water Error
The Whirlpool Corporation manufactures a line of appliances under the Samsung brand name. Samsung dishwashers offer multiple cycle options and a noise reduction feature. If the dishwasher experiences a malfunction, it can register a 9E, or low water error. In many cases, you can solve the 9E error d
Recommended Daily Vitamin Intake for Women
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are the recommended dosage of vitamins set up by the Food and Nutrition Board of the American Institute of Medicine. While some people are able to get the recommended vitamin dosages through a well-balanced, healthy diet, others should take vitamins to make sure t
Mefloquine Versus Proguanil
The sickle cell trait (the inheritance of one normal and one sickle Hb gene) occurs at an incidence of between 20% and 40% in the Black population of Africa.