Category Archives: drugs

Lo/Ovral Recall Information from Pfizer

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Women using Lo/Ovral birth control should be advised that there has been a voluntary recall of the pills by Pfizer, the maker of Lo / Ovral.    It appears the dosages may not be correct in some of the pills … Continue reading →

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Prescription Drug lists from Wikipedia – a good pharmaceutical resource

Posted on January 1, 2012 by admin

As you search or information about Prescription Medications note that Wikipedia has several drug lists.  These drug lists may be somewhat outdated but are generally unbiased and always interesting.  Note the links to lists below. Even older lists are fairly … Continue reading →

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Prilosec (generic name Omeprazole)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by admin

My Omeprazole / Prilosec entry is personal because I’ve been suffering lately from symptoms that appear to be caused by GERD, also known as “Acid Reflux”.  GERD stands for Gastroesophageal reflux disease and may also be called by the terms Peptic … Continue reading →

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Xanax / Alprazolam for Anxiety Disorders and Panic Attacks

Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

Xanax is the trademark name for Alprazolam, a drug used for Anxiety disorders and panic attacks.  Xanax Official Website is HERE Alprazolam is in the medication class “benzodiazepines”.   Xanax decreases abnormal levels of excitement in the brain.   Xanax / … Continue reading →

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Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Posted on January 16, 2011 by admin

Here’s a list of most of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers with links to their websites.  These are in alphabetical order.    As with any prescription drug inquiry, be sure to consult your doctor before, during, and after treatments with any drugs. There … Continue reading →

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