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The Dangers of Flagyl and Alcohol

Warnings not to drink alcohol while taking a medication are often ignored. But mixing Flagyl (metronidazole), an antibiotic, with alcoholic beverages can make a person very sick. Find out what happens when these two drugs are mixed.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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Edluar Facts: A New Medication for Insomnia

Edluar is a newly-approved medication for insomnia. This unique form of zolpidem is faster-acting than oral forms. Find out what makes Edluar special—and the risks of Edluar.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jul 7, 2009 to
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Nuvigil (Armodafinil) Side Effects

Nuvigil is a stimulant used to promote wakefulness in people with sleep disorders. It has a different side effect profile than most other stimulants. What is important for you to know about potential adverse effects of armodafinil?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jun 12, 2009 to
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What is Nuvigil? Overview of Armodafinil

Nuvigil (armodafinil) is a newly-approved medication for excessive daytime sleepiness. Get the facts on this medication and its predecessor, Provigil (modafinil)

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jun 8, 2009 to
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Enantiopure Medications: Are Chiral Drugs More Effective?

Is that new—and more expensive—version of your medication really more effective? What's different about it?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jun 6, 2009 to
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What is an Enantiomeric Medication? Chiral Drugs Overview

Are some new drugs just variations on old drugs? What is a mirror-image molecule?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jun 6, 2009 to
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Drug Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis

This article discusses the five most popular and effective drug treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Published by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen (9,095 pts

) on May 31, 2009 to
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Tips for Mixing Medications Safely

Is it safe to take multiple medications at the same time? What are the dangers of mixing medications?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on May 29, 2009 to
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Exforge Overview

Exforge is a combination drug for treating high blood pressure. Find out the side effects and warnings for this medication, and the advantages of taking combination drugs for hypertension.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on May 6, 2009 to
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Metoprolol Side Effects

Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL), like all beta blockers, can have serious side effects. Get the information you need to take metoprolol safely.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Apr 30, 2009 to
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