Question 1

can i stop the amlodipine 5 mg from one day to the next? have rash & neurological side effects. chinese herbal dr. said take celery juice. it works!

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine: If you need to stop amlodipine due to side affect contact your physician to see what can be used in its place.

Question 2

what are the health benefits and side effects of sun seeds oil?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Do you mean sunflower seed oil? If so, it does not treat any illness. It is no better or worse than other vegetable oils.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 3

what are the benefits and side effects of taking magnesium?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Individuals on diuretics often feel better with magnesium , it lowers likelihood of ectopic activity, it reverses leg cramps in some. There are many benefits. It must be used careflly with poor kidneys and can cause diarrhea. If you are serious get the "magnesium factor" by mildred seelig md.

Question 4

what are the benefits and side effects of taking anti depressants?

Accepted Answer

Antidepressants: Benefits of antidepressants include relief from symptoms of depression:  sleep disturbance,  loss of interest in normal activities,  fatigue, sad mood with suicidal thinking, etc.  Side effects vary by the specific medication and are best discussed with your physician. Usually the best results come when psychotherapy is also part of the treatment for depression.

Question 5

what are the benefits of taking dmae? what are the side effects or contraindications?

Accepted Answer

DMAE: DMAE is used to possible improve exercise performance (usually when done with vitamins, minerals, and ginseng).  It should not be taken by people with a seizure disorder, depression or schizophrenia..  Side effects include constipation, headache, increased blood pressure, tics, disordered sleep and confusion.

Question 6

supposing i took tyrosine as a daily suppliment, what benefits and or side effects should i expect?

Accepted Answer

: None. Tyrosine is NOT an essential amino acid. Your body can make all the tyrosine it needs from phenylalanine. If you take more than you need, the excess is wasted in the urine or burned as fuel. Don’t get duped by the high-school dropouts who work behind the counters at health-food stores.

Question 7

if med says a person with a low gfr should take a lower does, will the person get the same benefit and side effects at lower dosage due?

Accepted Answer

Yes: At lower gfr, less of medication or it's end product with metabolism will be excreted so you need less dose, benefits and side effects will be same at lower dose. If you take usual dose then you will have more side effects.

Question 8

i want to know more on the difference between cialis and genereic cialis, the benefits of each, side effects and where to safely purchase them?

Accepted Answer

Cialis: Cialis is still under US patent. It is not available in generic.

Question 9

hi,what are the benefits of using hgh while gyming for a guy who weighs 47kg and is 34yrs old?and please feel free to mention the side effects as well

Accepted Answer

No benefit: Unless a doctor prescribe it do not take HGH. It will do more harm to your health than good.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

on 1000mg of lithium a day, my blood levels were 0.44 mmol/l (0.3-1.3). last 2 days i'm on 1500mg and still no benefits or side effects. is this weird?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Lithium levels are affected by a variety of factors, including other medications taken, physiologic states such as dehydration, and kidney functions.  Timing of when Lithium is drawn is important.  It is generally drawn between 8-12 hours of the last dose.  Some formulations are time released, so this can impact results.  Levels are used along with clinical findings to guide treatment decisions.

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Can i stop the amlodipine 5 mg from one day to the next? have rash & neurological side effects. chinese herbal dr. said take celery juice. it works!

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What are the health benefits and side effects of sun seeds oil?

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What are the benefits and side effects of taking magnesium?

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What are the benefits and side effects of taking anti depressants?

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What are the benefits of taking dmae? what are the side effects or contraindications?

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Supposing i took tyrosine as a daily suppliment, what benefits and or side effects should i expect?

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If med says a person with a low gfr should take a lower does, will the person get the same benefit and side effects at lower dosage due?

A member asked:

I want to know more on the difference between cialis and genereic cialis, the benefits of each, side effects and where to safely purchase them?

A member asked:

Hi,what are the benefits of using hgh while gyming for a guy who weighs 47kg and is 34yrs old?and please feel free to mention the side effects as well

A member asked:

On 1000mg of lithium a day, my blood levels were 0.44 mmol/l (0.3-1.3). last 2 days i'm on 1500mg and still no benefits or side effects. is this weird?

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