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Aspirin and Ibuprofen - Can I Take Aspirin and Ibuprofen Together
Created:
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Aspirin is used by many people at risk to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Ibuprofen is commonly used for pain relief, especially for people with arthritis. Ibuprofen may interfere with the h.. -
Generic Lipitor - What to Do if You Need a Generic Form of Lipitor
Created:
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Lipitor, used to treat high cholesterol, does not have a generic equivalent. Lipitor is a statin, a class of drugs used to treat high cholesterol. There are generic versions of several statins. -
Plavix - Does Plavix Interact with Grapefruit Juice
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Sunday, November 09, 2008
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Plavix interacts with some medications and supplements. Plavix does not interact with grapefruit juice. Plavix is safe to take with grapefruit. -
Reading My Prescriptions - What's the Difference Between QID and Q6H
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Monday, February 02, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Doctors use abbreviations that tell your pharmacist which medication to give you and directions on how to use that medication. QID and Q6H mean different things. -
Statins with Grapefruit Juice - Can I Take Statins like Lipitor or Zocor with Grapefruit Juice
Created:
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Statins such as Lipitor, Zocor, and Mevacor can interact with grapefruit juice. If you drink grapefruit juice while taking these statins, too much of the drug may enter your blood stream, which cou.. -
Lipitor - Can I Drink Wine if I Take Lipitor
Created:
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Lipitor, in some people, can cause liver damage, which can be made worse by drinking alcohol. Drinking in moderation may be acceptable for people who take Lipitor as long as their liver function te.. -
Drug Classes
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Updated:
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Learn the meaning of the medication term drug classes, from your About.com Guide to Drugs. -
Therapeutic Equivalents
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Updated:
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Learn the meaning of the medication term therapeutic equivalents, from your About.com Guide to Drugs. -
How to Save Money on Your Medications Created:
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Updated:
Monday, January 04, 2010
Save money on drugs. There are many ways to save money on drugs. You can save money on drugs by buying generic drugs, splitting pills, buying drugs online, and buying drugs in foreign countries. Yo.. -
Medication Frequently Asked Questions Created:
Monday, October 06, 2008
Updated:
Monday, January 04, 2010
Learn answers to commonly asked questions about drug side effects, drug interactions, generic drugs, drugs costs, drugs used to treat common health conditions, and other drug-related questions. -
Medications Used to Treat Common Health Conditions Created:
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Updated:
Monday, January 04, 2010
Most medications are prescribed to treat a chronic illness. Many common diseases and health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, heart disease, osteoporosis, depression, bipolar ..