Is it safe to take Provigil if you have high blood pressure?… by danman44
I have high blood pressure and take Toprol for it. My doctor is concerned about the possibility of Provigil causing heart palpatations. Is it safe to take Provigil if you have high blood pressure? I'm going to get a sleep study done soon. Even if I come out negative for sleep apnea, could I still benefit from taking Provigil?
Best Answer:
No it is not safe, for high blood at least I don't prescribe my patients because it causes toxicity of liver, it is claimed to relieve sleep apnea, followings are the side effects:
Cardiovascular System
In clinical studies of Provigil, signs and symptoms including chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea and transient ischemic T-wave changes on ECG were observed in three subjects in association with mitral valve prolapse or left ventricular hypertrophy. It is recommended that Provigil tablets not be used in patients with a history of left ventricular hypertrophy or in patients with mitral valve prolapse who have experienced the mitral valve prolapse syndrome when previously receiving CNS stimulants. Such signs may include but are not limited to ischemic ECG changes, chest pain, or arrhythmia.
Modafinil has not been evaluated or used to any appreciable extent in patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina, and such patients should be treated with caution.
Blood pressure monitoring in short-term (<3 months) controlled trials showed no clinically significant changes in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients receiving Provigil as compared to placebo. However, a retrospective analysis of the use of antihypertensive medication in these studies showed that a greater proportion of patients on Provigil required new or increased use of antihypertensive medications (2.4%) compared to patients on placebo (0.7%). The differential use was slightly larger when only studies in OSAHS were included, with 3.4% of patients on Provigil and 1.1% of patients on placebo requiring such alterations in the use of antihypertensive medication. Increased monitoring of blood pressure may be appropriate in patients on Provigil.
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does vanilla extract expire??… by H
It says that it expired in aug. 2006,
but I know that sometimes companies just do that so you will buy more.
Is it really that bad?
I want to make cookies and this is the only vanilla I have. 
Best Answer:
It's like ground spices they do loose some flavour, I am a former chef and worked in places were they would buy 1-2 pound containers of spices and they were there for years, I knew it by the labels.
With vanilla, it has an ethyol alcohol base, most times it just evaporates but go bad, no, it will just be a bit weaker, I buy it in small bottles and then I don't have alot on hand, and with the discount stores like DollarBarn, you can get a inexpensive bottle, a good one from real vanilla never goes bad, no matter how long you have it, I have used the pure vanilla and vanilla beans, it is just a stronger fresher taste, and a bit tangy.
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Does anyone know if these medications are very strong?… by ? M
PERCOCET 7.35 325 TAB ONE TABLET DOSE
LORTAB 7.5 TAB.ONE TABLET DOSE
Thank you.
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What is Percocet?
Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to codeine.
Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone.
The combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Percocet may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Percocet?
Do not use Percocetif you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or oxycodone (Oxycontin), or other narcotic pain relievers such as fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic), hydrocodone (Vicodin), hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Palladone), methadone (Methadose, Dolophine), morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph, and others), or oxymorphone (Opana).
Before using Percocet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
underactive thyroid;
a history of head injury or brain tumor;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
low blood pressure;
a stomach or intestinal disorder;
Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;
enlarged prostate, urination problems;
mental illness; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Percocet, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.
Oxycodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Percocet should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Oxycodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
FDA pregnancy category C. Percocet may be harmful to an unborn baby, and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Percocet may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Percocet without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
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Lortab is used for:
Treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Lortab is an analgesic combination. Acetaminophen works by lowering a chemical in the brain that stimulates pain nerves. Hydrocodone, an opioid (narcotic) analgesic, works by binding to receptors in the brain and nervous system used by the body's natural “pain relievers.” The combination may provide better pain relief than either medicine alone.
Do NOT use Lortab if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Lortab or any other codeine- or morphine-related medicine (eg, codeine, oxycodone)
you have diarrhea associated with poisoning, antibiotic use, or a bacterial infection (from eating or drinking contaminated food or water)
you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
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What is the closest thing to steroids that is legal?… by William
I want to get shredded but I need supplements. What is legal that I could buy at GNC or somewhere that will give me results. I am 6' and weigh 213. I want to lose weight around my midsection too.
Best Answer:
Anadrol
how long does it take for a Glucagon emergency kit to take affect once given?… by steve
My 10yr old has Diabetis and just had his second seizure in as many months.I had to use the kit twice now and I am unsure of the time it takes for it to work?
Best Answer:
The onset of Glucagon, given into the muscle, about 1 minute. However, it also depends on the amount of glucose that are present in the cells. Obviously it is used in the setting of Hypoglycemia. The problem is that glucagon is not usually used to stop seizure. Benzodiazepines are needed. you can get a prescrition from his pediatrician for Diastat which is given rectally to stop seizures.
The other thing is that if he continually ahving these episodes due to hypoglycemia, it is important that the medication are adjusted properly to prevent hypoglycemia, and that he needs to eat smaller meals and more often to prevent hypoglycemia.
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what is meant by neomid phelation therapy?… by venk
this is a medical term related to heart disease
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I think you are talking about Chelation therapy. It has been used for cases of heavy metal poisoning, calcium deposits and plaque that build up in the arteries.
Chelation therapy is administering a man-made amino acid called EDTA into the veins. (EDTA is an abbreviation for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It
How do you write a business plan for a startup?… by millyloui
I wrote a business plan but I'm somewhat unsure whether it confirms to the accepted standards to go in front of a VC or a SBA-approved bank. Could you please show me how to write a business plan through a website, or give me some pointers from personal experience? Thank you in advance.
Best Answer:
According to the book
How to get rid of a migraine while at work?… by CDNStude
Does anyone have any insider tips on how to get rid of a migraine while at work. I sit in front of a computer all day drafting and we have horrid fluorescent lighting in here? Any ideas?
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I suggest taking at least a minute long break every 15 minutes to look away from the screen, and maybe do some neck stretches. My first medical line of defense after I start getting one is then to take sudafed (for the pressure) and ibuprofen (for the pain and associated muscle tightness). If that doesn't work within an hour, I take a triptan drug. Maxalt works for me, and no longer even makes me drowsy, but see your doctor and make sure you get on the right one for you. There's a balancing act of course, where the side effects of the drug could be worse than the migraine itself, but very little is worse than a migraine in my book.
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help with poison ivy?… by iamheretowi
ok i got this darn poison ivy and now it is really bothering me “go figure right lol” anyways i have it all over the left side of my face, left ear, head “im bald” just under my nose, left and right forarms and a little on my leg. i know alot of people say use oatmeal or something but mine is all over and in alot of places. alsi i currently have caladryl, some anti-itch oinment, and ivy-dry. it dont really itch and when it does i can handle that, my problem is this nast guuuuuu stuff that wont stop coming. i have had this real bad since sunday and it hasnt stopped. it oozes from my left cheek and my ear. it is like a nasty yellowish color, i tried to cover it “with a band-aid” but there is so much it goes thru and continues to fall down my face. i dont have insurance so i dont really want to go to docs/hospital. plz help i need this nasty stuff to quit coming out.
Best Answer:
If you know you had contact with one of the plants, immediately wash areas of the skin that may have touched the plant. Sometimes the rash can be completely avoided by washing the affected areas with plenty of water within 10 or 15 minutes of contact. However, most people have up to 4 hours to wash the plant oil off before a reaction occurs. 2 Clothing should also be thoroughly washed immediately. Contaminated surfaces should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
To relieve itching and help blisters dry out, apply wet compresses or soak the area in cool water. Antihistamine pills or calamine lotion may help relieve symptoms.
To prevent infection, try not to scratch the rash and cut your fingernails short to minimize the possibility of opening the skin and spreading bacteria.
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Antihistamine pills such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride (nonprescription: for example, Benadryl) or hydroxyzine hydrochloride (prescription: for example, Atarax, Rezine) help relieve itching and dry blisters.
Corticosteroid pills may be used to treat a moderate or severe rash. These prescription medications help improve or clear up the rash more quickly. Prescription corticosteroid creams, ointments, shots, or gels may also be used, but pills are usually more effective.
Barrier creams and lotions help prevent the plant oil (urushiol) from coming in contact with the skin or reduce the severity of a reaction. These creams vary in their potency and are not always effective.
You may be able to use a product that dissolves urushiol, such as Tecnu Poison Oak-N-Ivy Cleanser, an organic solvent. These products may reduce the severity of your reaction if used up to 48 hours after exposure.
The most common complication of poison ivy, oak, or sumac rash is a secondary infection, usually caused by scratching. When this occurs, your health professional will probably prescribe a type of topical antibiotic cream if the infection is in a small area. Otherwise, you may need systemic antibiotics, given by injection or prescription pills. 1
What To Think About
The following medications should not be used for poison ivy, oak, or sumac rash, because they can cause allergy problems of their own:
Antihistamines applied to the skin (such as Benadryl cream, spray, or gel; Dermamycin)
Anesthetics applied to the skin containing benzocaine (such as Americaine, Anacaine, Lanacane, Bicozene)
Antibiotics containing neomycin sulfate (such as Neosporin, Neo-Rx, Mycifradin, Poly-Pred)
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What are the effective antibiotics that can control infections and abscesses caused by staphylococcus aures?… by nrgound
Staphylococcus aures do not succumb sometimes to the intravenous applications of many antibiotics.
bacterial infection consists of countless individual bacteria. Most infections caused by S. aureus are treatable with antibiotics. However, there is a strong possibility that a few bacteria will survive a course of antibiotics, perhaps due to gene mutation. The antibiotic-resistant S. aureus bacteria that remain then flourish, since they no longer have to compete for resources with the rest of the colony.
Before antibiotics, a severe infection was fatal for many people. Penicillin was effective in treating S. aureus until the bacterium became resistant. Throughout the second half of the 20th century, new antibiotics such as methicillin and vancomycin were developed, which successfully treated S. aureus infections.
Methicillin-resistant strains of S. aureus evolved in the 1970s and have troubled hospitals worldwide with persistent infections in patients.Give good antibiotics list
Best Answer:
Huh? This sounds suspiciously like a school assignment.
Garden variety S. aureus is easily treatable by antibiotics. The proper choice can range from penicillin to Fortaz. It depends on the patient, the risk factors, and the site of the infection.
The Sanford Guide to Antibiotic Therapy is a good place to start looking…
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