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Jardiance and other SGLT2 Inhibitors

SGLT2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter 2) inhibitors are medicines used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. Some common brand names include Jardiance, Invokana, Farxiga, and Brenzavvy, and right now, there aren't any generic versions available. These medications are meant to be taken alongside a healthy diet and exercise.

Oct 3, 2023

What is Enulose and What is it For?

Jan 15, 2024

Enulose, known by its generic name lactulose, is a special kind of sugar that our bodies cannot digest or absorb. It's primarily used as a medication for gut-related problems and comes in the form of an oral solution.

What Can You Do About Hemorrhoids?

Jan 8, 2024

Hemorrhoids are an uncomfortable condition that effects almost half the population at some point by the age of 50. Hemorrhoids are characterized by bulging swollen blood vessels in and/or around your anus and can be very uncomfortable.

FDA Finds Popular Oral Decongestants Do Not Work

Nov 14, 2023

In September 2023, the FDA brought together experts to assess phenylephrine's effectiveness in oral form. What did they find? The committee unanimously agreed that, at recommended doses, phenylephrine is no more effective than a placebo for cold and allergy symptoms.

5 Quick Changes You Can Make To Improve Your Health Today

Jul 14, 2023

It can be challenging in the modern age to prioritize your health when work, family, and social life constantly demand your attention. Luckily, there are many small, simple adjustments you can make that can help improve your health and make healthy living a more central part of everyday life.

How Vitamin B12 Deficiency Affects Your Health

Jun 28, 2023

Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to several health problems. One of the primary consequences is megaloblastic anemia, characterized by red blood cells that become larger and less efficient at carrying oxygen. This can result in symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and pale skin.

Allergy or Cold

Mar 10, 2023

Allergies are immune system responses to an allergen, such as pollen, dust, and/or pet dander, whereas colds are caused by viral infections in your upper respiratory tract.

Marley Drug's Customer Services Shines with Launch of E-Commerce Website

Feb 6, 2023

When you call a big box pharmacy here is what happens. You’re greeted by a robot, transferred to the wrong department, put on hold for what feels like hours, and finally, if you’re lucky, you speak to someone at the pharmacy who puts you on hold (again) before you are finally transferred to speak to a pharmacist. Sure, eventually you get your medication, but what else do you get? Stress. The last thing that you need when you’re trying to take steps to take care of your health.

Top 9 Drugs To Combat Gout

Jan 12, 2023

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the crystallization of uric acid (UA) in your joints. Uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism. One of the base pairs of DNA is made up of purines, which are found in many foods.

Quitting Smoking: A Difficult But Important Decision

Nov 17, 2022

Smoking cigarettes is well known as being harmful to your health. Still, many people knowingly continue to smoke due to both the addictive nature of smoking and the difficulty associated with quitting. Nicotine is physically addictive, and smoking habits are psychologically addictive. This makes it difficult to stop smoking because of the large mental and physical urge to smoke. Therefore, it is very important to set up an environment in which smoking cessation is most feasible.

Why Can't I Crush or Split Certain Pills?

Nov 16, 2022

For medications with special coatings, crushing the tablets can make the medication ineffective or even dangerous for you. It also leads to a loss of medication throughout the process of crushing and mixing that can lead to unsafe variations in dosage. If you find swallowing a medication difficult, speak with your healthcare provider (HCP) about possible options to make the medication administration as easy as possible.

Pharmacist's Review On Latisse

Nov 15, 2022

Latisse is the brand of a generic prescription medication called bimatoprost topical ophthalmic (0.03%). Prostaglandins are a naturally occurring substance, and Latisse is a synthetic version of it and has the same main ingredient as Lumigan, a medication used to treat glaucoma.

Monkeypox: What You Should Know

Oct 27, 2022

In 2003, there was a significant epidemic of monkeypox in the United States. As of the year 2022, almost all states across the nation have reported cases of monkeypox due to the ongoing outbreak.

Migraines and Treatments

Oct 6, 2022

Migraines are chronic (long-term) headaches that cause significant pain for hours or days. The forehead, the side of your head, or the area surrounding your eyes are where the pounding or pulsing pain generally starts. Most migraines cause nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

Synthroid or levothyroxine. Which is better?

Jul 12, 2022

Levothyroxine is available as either brand name (e.g. Synthroid) or generic versions. Neither the brand name nor generic levothyroxine is better than the other. It depends on individuals. Although the active ingredient—levothyroxine sodium—is the same, the inactive ingredients can affect how your body absorbs the medication. Once you’ve found the right one for you it’s best to stick with it for consistency.

Managing Acid Reflux: Omeprazole vs. Pantoprazole

Jun 22, 2022

Acid reflux, also referred to as gastroesophageal reflux (GER) affects roughly 20% of adults in the U.S. and can potentially lead to major problems if left untreated. It occurs when the sphincter muscle at the bottom of your esophagus doesn't work properly, and stomach acid can back up into your esophagus. This can result in heartburn and other symptoms. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition caused by frequent or reoccurring reflux (greater than 2 times per week).

What is Stroke?

May 18, 2022

Your brain is responsible for your ability to move, feel, think and behave. Therefore, a stroke can affect any of these aspects of one’s life. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in America. For this stroke awareness month, we want to teach you what to look for when someone is having a stroke as well as what may increase your risk of a stroke.

Exercise with Heart Disease

Apr 28, 2022

Physically active individuals have a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and a 36% lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease compared to inactive individuals. Some of the biggest contributors to heart disease include obesity, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels.