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Difference Between Nasonex and Flonase
May 2, 2024
Nasonex and Flonase are both nasal sprays and allergy medications that are used to treat nasal allergy symptoms (or all by reducing inflammation caused by corticosteroids. They are both FDA-approved to treat seasonal and year-round allergies, and are generally considered equally effective and safe. Nasonex requires a prescription due to its active...
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How Long Does Trazodone Stay in Your System
Apr 30, 2024
According to an older study performed on Trazodone, “Trazodone has biphasic elimination, with a redistribution half-life of about one hour and an elimination half-life of 10-12 hours. Trazodone is nearly completely metabolized hepatically by hydroxylation and oxidation to metabolites that are probably inactive.”Generally speaking, you...
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Does Medicare Cover Ozempic
Apr 17, 2024
Obesity affects more than 42% of the United States population. Medicare eligibility begins at the age of 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The prevalence of obesity among those aged 75 and over (27.8%) was lower than prevalence among those aged 65–74 (40.8%).” Meaning that while there’s...
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How Long Does Prednisone Stay in Your System
Apr 15, 2024
Prednisone (or drug brands Rayos, Deltasone, and Prednisone Intensol) may take anywhere from 16.5 hours to 22 hours to completely leave your system. Typically, the length of time that the substance stays within your body is dependent on the drug's half life multiplied by 5.5 (for example, 5.5 x 3 hours or 5.5 x 4 hours, equalling a total of...
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What is Considered a High Dose of Prednisone
Apr 12, 2024
Prednisone (or brands such as Rayos or Deltasone) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels in the body. Prednisone is also used to treat other conditions in patients with normal corticosteroid levels and suffering from high inflammation in the body.According to Mayo Clinic,...
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How to Take Ozempic
Apr 10, 2024
Check your pen and attach a new needle. Make sure your pen contains clear and colorless Ozempic®. Screw on a new needle and pull off both needle caps. Check the flow with each new pen, turn the dose selector to select the flow check symbol. Press and hold in the dose button. Repeat until a drop appears. Select your dose and turn the dose...
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What to Avoid When Taking Low Dose Naltrexone
Apr 8, 2024
Low-dose naltrexone is an opiate antagonist that is taken orally to block opioid docking sites (receptors) in cells. The drug is approved by the FDA for the treatment of addictions to opioids and alcohol. Low-dose Naltrexone has also been used off-label as a treatment for various types of cancers, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease,...
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Does Ozempic Need to be Refrigerated
Apr 5, 2024
“Ozempic” is the brand name for the drug “semaglutide,” which is a prescription medication manufactured and sold by Novo Nordisk. As an injection, it can help control blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes. It is also known for its weight-loss qualities. On its own, Ozempic can cost over $1,000 when not covered by...
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Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover Ozempic
Apr 3, 2024
Blue Cross Blue Shield does cover Ozempic and in 2024 had Ozempic on its “balanced drug list,” however, Ozempic is not a drug that is prescribed for either weight loss or without prior condition on behalf of BCBS. Ozempic, on its own, is usually listed at its suggested drug price of $935.77, which is a fairly substantial out-of-pocket...
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