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The UK has been hit by a shortage of supply of the Ozempic weight loss miracle jab due to the growing demand from people wanting to lose weight. The issue is of particular concern to diabetics across the country who say their lives have been put at risk as they are unable to access the
What is Metoprolol? Metoprolol is a drug commonly used to lower high blood pressure and regulate heart rate. Check the following: It also reduces death from cardiovascular disease after a heart attack. Metoprolol is available in immediate-release (Lopressor tablets) and extended-release (Toprol XL tablets and Kapspargo sprinkle capsules) versions. It belongs to a class of
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Medicine with a “one-two punch” might be what you need Editor’s Note: This press release is sponsored by Ibuprofen+paracetamol (Alaxan FR) and was managed by BrandRap, the sales and marketing arm of Rappler. No members of the news and editorial team participated in the publication of this piece. When it comes to pain, Filipinos are
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Share on PinterestAntibiotics, oral contraceptives, and acne medications can significantly increase your sensitivity to the sun and its harmful UV rays. Advertisement by Catherine Falls/Getty Images Common medications can make you more prone to sunburn, including antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and acne medications. Sunscreen is important for everyone, especially if you’re taking any of these medications.
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Millions of people around the world take antidepressants to fight depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many are unaware that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. For some, these symptoms can be severe and long-lasting. Here’s what you should know. What causes antidepressant withdrawal? When we take psychotropic drugs
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BROCKTON A Brockton nurse, burnout from COVID led to the launch of a new business, Drip Queen Wellness, which changed her life forever. Latifah Gomes, 29, has always wondered what entrepreneurship was like, but as a busy traveling nurse, it was just a distant dream. Gomes was aimlessly scrolling Instagram one day and found a
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Share on PinterestPeople say drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are helping them overcome a variety of addictive behaviors like drinking, smoking and shopping. Anchiy/Getty Images Some Ozempic users report that the drug has helped them control addictive behaviors. In testimonials shared online, some users say they no longer feel the same desire for habits such
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Share on PinterestThe drug bempedoic acid may help lower bad cholesterol levels for some. AsiaVision/Getty Images Bempedoic acid has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of cardiac events along with statins, according to a new study. The drug could serve as an alternative to more commonly prescribed cholesterol medications. While these results
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the subcutaneous formulation of efgartigimod Argenxs, now called Vyvgart Hytrulo, for the treatment of adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (GMG). The newly approved therapy is indicated for gMG patients positive for antibodies to the acetylcholine receptor (AChR), the most common type of autoreactive antibodies that drive
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Lili Higgins was prescribed opioids nearly eight months ago to minimize the pain she has from Crohn’s disease. He never thought about becoming addicted. The 23-year-old was prescribed two types of opioid-containing medicines to relieve pain; Targin and Palexia. He said Targin is a slow-release pill that he would take every 12 to 24 hours,
Billionaire entrepreneur Marco Cubano he’s making strides in his mission to disrupt drug prices in the United States through his company, Cost Plus Drugs. At a recent conference, Cuban shared exciting new developments with payers and pharmacists. See next: New battery beats Tesla lithium-ion by a mile with 50% lower price, 99% recyclable, and three
Sales of the diabetes drug Ozempic have exploded as doctors prescribe it for weight loss, an off-label use. Florian Gaertner Photo Library/Getty Images Blockbuster obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy boosted sales for Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, up 25% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023 alone, and the company expects more growth this year
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The real deal. Novo Nordisk is taking steps to prevent the misuse of semaglutide. The Danish company has filed several lawsuits in the United States against some medical spas, weight loss or wellness clinics and compound pharmacies, some of which misuse Novo Nordisk trademarks, to prevent them from advertising and selling counterfeit products. its semaglutide
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