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Possible Levaquin Side Effects


2012
02.07

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Levaquin is an antibiotic drug that is available in capsules and tablets of 250g, 500g and 750g.It is also available as an oral liquid of 20mg/ml and for intravenous administration. It acts on positive and negative gram bacteria and thus stopping their multiplication. Levaquin Side Effects do not occur to all the patients taking it. Some patients develop minor or major side effects while some do not develop any.

Minor Levaquin side effects include; sore throat, fever, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, head ache, nausea, vomiting and constipation.

Major side effects include; rupture of tendons, severe dizziness, seizures ,hallucinations, over excitement, rashes, quivering, restlessness, itching, very rapid heart beat, hepatitis, reddening of the skin, bloody diarrhea, nightmares, sleeping difficulties, less or no urination, upper abdominal pain, severe weakness ,loss of appetite, clay colored stools, anxiety, depression and sudden change in behavior.

To avoid more complications in the affected body systems and parts, one should seek immediate medical attention as soon as the major side effects occur. All unbearable Levaquin side effects should also be reported to a physician or a healthcare provider.

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Naltrexone What is This, You Ask?


2012
01.24

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Naltrexone; what is this, you ask? In order for you to get in the know zone, naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist that used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence. As you may already know, low-dose naltrexone is one of the many fibromyalgia treatment options that are generally available at your nearest compounding pharmacy; though there are some compounding pharmacies who have gone online. Transdermal pain gels are compounded based on the recommendations of your doctor in order to deliver medication through your skin to provide powerful pain relief without the side effects, which usually include upset stomach and drowsiness, of oral pain relief medications. The marketed generic name of naltrexone is hydrochloride salt or naltrexone hydrochloride. However, naltrexone should not be confused with naloxone or nalorphine. Still, it is best to seek professional medical advice and ask if this particular treatment is suitable for you.

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Include Smelling Salts in Your Bridal Emergency Kit


2012
01.21

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If you are the Maid of Honor in a wedding, you have a lot of responsibilities. One of these is to ensure that there are no major disasters during the wedding itself. Many times, a Maid of Honor who is on top of her duties prepares a “wedding emergency kit.” Splitting the job with the Best Man, the Maid of Honor keeps a well stocked bag with anything that might keep a minor problem from turning into a major disaster. One item that should be included in such a kit is a small quantity of smelling salts. These keep people from fainting or wake someone up in case of a fainting spell. Because locked knees can cause some to faint, there have been plenty of cases of wedding attendants fainting during a ceremony. Hiding a small ampule of smelling salts in a bridal bouquet can be a real lifesaver if someone faints in the middle of the vows.