Question 1

is phenlypropanolamine considered a xanthine?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a psychoactive drug of phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes which is used as a stimulant, decongestant, and anorectic agent. It is commonly used in prescription and over- the - counter cough and cold preparations.

Question 2

how long does theophylline (xanthine) take to leave the system? does it show up in drug tests?

Accepted Answer

Urine drug screen: If you are talking about a urine drug screen.  This is not tested as a drug of abuse.

Question 3

my heart has been skipping beats and just not feeling right today i took adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xanthine 400mg and 2 energy drinks yesterday could this be the probl?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Energy drinks do contain substances that can cause heart arrhythmias.  Lay off this combination for several days.  If you feel better, then you have your answer.  If you feel you are getting worse  or the condition does not resolve after a few days then see your doctor or hospital emergency room asap.

Question 4

when falling asleep i get a tingly feeling all over my body. my heart then begins to race and i wake up panicked. i have been experiencing a lot of anxiety. could that be the cause or something else? on day 5 of lexapro?

Accepted Answer

: Please see your doc to rule out medical conditions.  Sometimes when people begin to relax, let down their guard, they startle into high alert.  Anxiety can be behind this and if so a clinical psychologist can be helpful.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

i am experiencing  vomiting, nausea (severity: moderate) , excessive menstrual cramps, heartburn (gerd) (worsened by: bending forward, eating certain foods) , breast pain (quality: tenderness) , fatigue, headache (better by: rest, nsaids (ibuprofen, napro

Accepted Answer

Avoid NSAIDS: Dangerous in this scenario: try using OTC Prilosec and Pepto-Bismol. You can try using Dramamine ll which contains meclizine-12.5 mg- You will have to take 2 tablets initially for nausea and vomiting. If vomiting is severe, go to UC clinic or ER. Force fluids ( except citrus ) x 8-10 glasses  of electrolyte rich fluids daily and call your PCP for Rx medicine for nausea and vomiting. Stop NSAIDS.

Question 6

what is the pros and con of using weed?

Accepted Answer

Pro's - cannabis is: Helpful in the treatment of a # of specific medical problems. Con's- possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, paranoia, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. Fatigue, poor concentration, slowed reaction times ; slowed problem solving.

Question 7

what are the pros of bare metal stents?

Accepted Answer

BM stents. : Pros - less time required to be on potent anti platelet medicTions like Plavix (clopidogrel) and Effient.  Less late stent thrombosis - so less chance for a catastrophic clot off of the "plavix like" meds.   Cons - stent stenosis believed to be higher with bare metal.

Question 8

how should you advise someone debating the pros & cons of immunising their children?

Accepted Answer

Cite fact: Preventable deaths due to whooping cough in the year 2010  are roughly 30, most of them under the age of 6 months, deaths due to the dtap during the same  period = zero. If he/she believes their kids don't need shots if other kids get them, realize someone can arrive from overseas & be at your mall/supermarket spreading the disease the next day.

Question 9

pro and cons of plastic lenses?

Accepted Answer

Lighter, etc.: Plastic lenses are a comfort especially in high power needs for eyeglasses as they are  lighter in weight for a given power.  They are, however, less durable and can scratch in normal use.  These factors can be eweighted in the udee

Question 10

whats the pros and cons of biotin?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin H/B7: Biotin vitamin b7 or vitamin h is an essential vitamin
daily requirement is 30microgram of biotin, which is readily available in well balanced diet containing egg yolk, cheddar cheese, pork, liver, salmon, whole wheat bread.And normal bacteria in the small bowell also synthesise biotin
deficiency of biotin can cause hair loss and brittle nails and may require supplements 2to10mgm daily.

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When falling asleep i get a tingly feeling all over my body. my heart then begins to race and i wake up panicked. i have been experiencing a lot of anxiety. could that be the cause or something else? on day 5 of lexapro?

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I am experiencing vomiting, nausea (severity: moderate) , excessive menstrual cramps, heartburn (gerd) (worsened by: bending forward, eating certain foods) , breast pain (quality: tenderness) , fatigue, headache (better by: rest, nsaids (ibuprofen, napro

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