Most cancer patients expect to go bald during chemotherapy and hope their hair will grow back later. Most chemo drugs …
Alternatives to Nexium and Prilosec for Acid Reflux
Heartburn and acid reflux are painful and distracting for millions of Americans. In fact, 35% of people aged 45-79 suffer …
When and How to Stop Taking PPIs for Heartburn Relief
Before we explain why you should stop taking PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), first, let’s briefly review how the digestive system …
How Taxotere Permanent Hair Loss Affects Cancer Survivors
For nearly 14 million cancer survivors in the United States, returning to their pre-diagnosis and treatment life can be difficult. …
Chemotherapy vs. Radiation: 10 Questions Every Patient Should Ask
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. It can trigger feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear. Many patients feel overwhelmed by …
Three Potentially Dangerous Risperdal Drug Interactions
Risperdal® (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medication prescribed for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It’s also given to autistic children in order …
Which Types of Cancer Does Taxotere Chemotherapy Treat?
Taxotere (docetaxel) is a cytotoxic chemotherapy drug. Manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis won Taxotere’s Food and Drug Administration approval over two decades ago, …
Which Type 2 Diabetes Drug Is Right For You?
Type 2 diabetes is debilitating for many, ushering in a world of needles, side effects and medications. Since insulin resistance …
Which Heartburn Remedies Are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
Heartburn plagues many individuals, shooting fiery pain from stomach acid into the esophagus. As a result, an estimated 15 million …
Proposed Xarelto Antidote AndexXa Denied FDA Approval
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that4.2 million Americans aged 18 and older use prescription blood thinner …