Question 1

is drugs bad?

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Depends!: Medications are neither inherently good nor bad. It's the (intent of) use that can make something "bad". Improper use, improper dose, improper frequency, improper route of administration can all make any "good" drug bad. Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) used to lower blood pressure is a "bad" drug to lower cholesterol or cure strep throat b/c it does neither. Yet, it's a great drug for hypertension. Talk to your familydoc.

Question 2

is misoporstol a drug?

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misoprostol: Is a drug originally used to prevent GI ulcers in people taking long term drugs like Ibuprofen or naproxen. It is also used for cervical ripening at or near term labor.

Question 3

what is category x drug?

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Do not use if pregna: Category x drugs are contraindicated for use in pregnancy due to studies demonstrating evidence of serious fetal abnormalities in animals, humans, or both such that fetal risks clearly outweigh maternal benefit. Check out http://www.Empr.Com/drugs-contraindicated-in-pregnancy/article/125914/ for more info, including partial list.

Question 4

what is the drug trombocil?

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Claudication drug: Trombocil is used for people with a decreased blood flow to their legs. The medication makes red blood cells more pliable so they can squeeze through blood vessels with plaque in them.

Question 5

is clarinase a banned drug?

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No: Clarinase is similar to claritin-d, a common over-the-counter allergy medication.  It has Loratadine and pseudoephedrine.

Question 6

what is drug schedules mean?

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See below: It relates to the abuse potential of the drug.

Question 7

any drug for fast wait loss?

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No magic here: Any program that is more than 2-3 lb, or about a kg, per week is probably not safe.  Go for long term control, not a short term goal.

Question 8

is dark chocolate good for u?

Accepted Answer

Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate contains many anti oxidants and as such it is good for the heart and it increases blood flow to the brain and other organs. It also contains minerals important to the body.

Question 9

is eating dark chocolate good?

Accepted Answer

Great question: We welcome questions about healthful eating at healthtap. Chocolate is made with cocoa which is rich in flavanols. Flavanols are antioxidants which help to decrease blood pressure & maintain vascular health. Dark chocolate contains the most flavanols of the different chocolates. Chocolate should be 65% or higher cocoa and be limited to 85 grams per day.

Question 10

what drugs are safe and unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Many of them: This is not an easy answer since there are many drugs categorized as unsafe. The american porphyria foundation has good resources on drug safety: http://www.Porphyriafoundation.Com/testing-and-treatment/drug-safety-in-acute-porphyria. Just because a drug may be listed as unsafe doesn't mean it's unsafe for everyone. However, it's important to use caution with any drug that is potentially unsafe.

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