Question 1

what is a tens machine?

Accepted Answer

Pain Management Unit: "tens" is the acronym for transcputaneous electrical nerve stimulation. A "tens unit" is a pocket size, portable, battery-operated device that sends electrical impulses to certain parts of the body to block pain signals.
The electrical currents produced are mild, but can prevent pain messages from being transmitted to the brain and may raise the level of endorphins.

Question 2

where do i buy an aed machine?

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Supply companies: Dental or medical supply companies will have aed's or automatic external defibrillators. Make sure that anyone who uses the machine understands what they are doing.

Question 3

is meclizine safe to take 25mg?

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Yup: That is one of the usual doses used, but have seen some response at 12.5 mg.  Coordinate with your doc.

Question 4

what's the shelf life of meclizine?

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Expiration date: Virtually all food/medicine products sold in us have an expiration date before which it is guaranteed most effectiveness for what the medicine can do. This only means as time pass, the medicine slowly deteriorates and thus becomes less and less effective. For example: if the med is to expire 12/31/12, it should still be good 1/1/13, but may not be in 9/1/15 etc.. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 5

can i take meclizine with singular?

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Yes, but: Both can cause drowsiness, so be careful.

Question 6

what are medical uses for  mescaline?

Accepted Answer

Not modern medicine: Technically, there are no modern medical uses for mescaline, the active hallucinogen in peyote and san pedro cactus.  It's illegal except in native american church ceremonies. In these contexts, the intent is to use the plant substances for guidance, decision making, healing, and remaining in balance w/the natural world.  It is far from a recreational experience.

Question 7

are free weights better than machines are?

Accepted Answer

Free weights, machin: Depends - machines give you a much smooth range of motion than free weights. Both produce the same kind of results.

Question 8

how long does meclizine stay in the system?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: The onset of action is ~1 hour;
 the duration of action is ~24 hours.  
The time to eliminate 1/2 of the dose is 5 hours (half-life elimination).

Source:
wang z, lee b, pearce d, et al, "meclizine metabolism and pharmacokinetics: formulation on its absorption, " j clin pharmacol, 2011a, [epub ahead of print] [pubmed 21903894].

Question 9

what happens if i take a bunch of meclizine?

Accepted Answer

Meclizine: Nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, rapid heart rate, hallucinations. Needs medical attention.

Question 10

is meclizine from the year 1996 safe to take?

Accepted Answer

No: That's 16 years ago!  go get a new prescription.

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