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Risperdal Information and Side Effects PDF Print E-mail

Risperdal  -  Generic Name: risperidone

Brand Names: Risperdal, Risperdal M-Tab

 

What is Risperdal?

Risperdal is in the "atypical antipsychotic" family of antipsyochotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain and is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder symptoms. It can also used in autistic children to treat irritability symptoms.

 

Risperdal is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Risperidone may cause heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions.

 

 

Serious Risperdal side effects:

  • tremor (uncontrolled shaking);

  • fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats;

  • restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;

  • trouble swallowing;

  • feeling light-headed, fainting.

 

Less serious Risperdal side effects may include:

  • weight gain;

  • mild restlessness, drowsiness, or tremor;

  • sleepiness, dreaming more than usual;

  • blurred vision;

  • decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.

  • dizziness or headache;

  • problems with urination;

  • nausea, dry mouth, constipation;

 

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Risperdal and call your doctor at once if you have any of these.  This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

 

Do not give Risperdal to a child without a doctor's advice.

While you are taking Risperdal, you may be more sensitive to temperature extremes such as very hot or cold conditions. Avoid getting too cold, or becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking this medication. Risperdal can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

 

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of Risperdal. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, restless muscle movements in your face or neck, tremor (uncontrolled shaking), trouble swallowing, feeling light-headed, or fainting.

 

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect this medication. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Topomax Drug Prescription Headache PDF Print E-mail

Common Side Effects of Topamax:

Topamax has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.

 

The most common side effects of Topamax are:

Unusual sensations, like burning or tingling

Nervousness

Dizziness

Fatigue

Drowsiness

Mental and physical slowing or delay

Upper respiratory infection (such as the common cold)

Coordination problems

Weight loss

Loss of appetite

Taste changes

Confusion

Difficulty with concentration or attention

Nausea

 

Some other common side effects:

Diarrhea

Memory loss

Indigestion

Anxiety

Language or speech problems

Changes in gait  or walking

Sinus infection or irritation

Injury

Insomnia

Back pain

Dry mouth

Mood problems

Decreased sense of touch

Viral infections

Abdominal pain or stomach pain

Joint pain

Weakness

Sore throat

Mood problems

 
Side Effects of Mirapex PDF Print E-mail
Mirapex has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, one group of people received the real medication, while another group was given a placebo ( or a "sugar pill" that does not contain any active ingredients).  Doing this, it is possible to see what side effects occurred in the patients, how often they appeared, and how they compared to the group who took the placebo.
 
In these studies, the most common side effects of Mirapex for Parkinson's disease treatment included the following:
 
Low blood pressure when suddenly standing or sitting up
Involuntary body movements, such as tics
Nausea
Insomnia
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Weakness
Abnormal dreams 
 
Many of the people in these studies were also taking other Parkinson's medications that likely contributed to some of these side effects.
 
In studies of Mirapex for restless legs syndrome (RLS), common side effects included:
 
Nausea
Headaches
Insomnia
 
Rituxan Side Effects PDF Print E-mail

Rituxan Side Effects
Rituxan is a monoclonal antibody which is limited in its targets to only Lymphocytes (cancerous and/or normal) that have the CD20 marker on it’s surface.  Thus, it causes no damage to any other cells so side effects are extremely rare. Notwithstanding, it is a substance that is foreign to your body so being put in your body, and your own immune system may cause you to react to that intrusion in strange ways.
First Infusion Side Effects (usually within 24 hours)
* Fever    
* Cough     
* Shakes    
* Swelling      
* Throat irritation or tightness
* Chills    
* Sneezing    
* Hives    
* Itching        
* Nausea
* Body Aches    
* Headache    
* Upper Repertory Tract Infection
During the first infusion of Rituxan is when most patients will experience some reactions. They will start the drip off very slowly to avoid most of them. These reactions include fever or chills, rigors (shivering uncontrollably), swelling of the mouth or throat, headache or body ache, hypotension (low blood pressure), itching, dizziness and maybe nausea. All patients will be premedicated with Tylenol and Benadryl to minimize these reactions.  It is extremely important for the patient to notify the nurse the instant he/she notices any of these reactions so they can stop the drip and give further medication.
Almost every patient will experience some of those reactions but not all of them. Fevers, chills, rigors and other "allergic type" reactions are most common. There are many other very rare infusion reactions most of which are not serious.
 
COPD Drug & Treatment PDF Print E-mail

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to chronic lung disorders that result in blocked air flow in the lungs. The two main COPD disorders are emphysema and chronic bronchitis

 

COPD Treatment Medications: 

Spiriva
Foradil
Advair
Pulmicort
Atrovent
Albuterol
Xoponex
Singular
Flonase
Levaquin
Flovent
Prednisone
Brovana
Theophylline

 
Zyprexa Side Effects PDF Print E-mail

ZYPREXA is a brand name for a prescription medicine that is approved by the FDA for treating the symptoms of schizophrenia, acute mixed or manic episodes of bipolar I disorder and for maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder. Zyprexa Medicine

Zyprexa is sometimes misspelled as xyprexa, ziprasidone, ziprexa, or zyprexxa.

Like any medication, ZYPREXA® (olanzapine) may be associated with some different side effects. Medications always affect people in different ways and you may not experience any side effects at all. However, it is important to remember that side effects may occur. Consult your physician immediately about any side effect that is troublesome to you and that will not go away.

 

Common Side Effects Include:

  • Sleepiness

  • Upset Stomach

  • Dry mouth

  • Increased appetite

  • Feeling weak

  • Constipation

  • Weight gain

  • Tremors (shakes)

  • Dizziness

  • Problems with keeping your body temperature regulated

There are certain things that you should speak with your doctor about before taking the medicine ZYPREXA.  Tell your physician about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. ZYPREXA can interact with many other medicines  Also:

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ZYPREXA can harm your unborn baby

If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. ZYPREXA may pass into your milk and may harm your baby

 

Tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:

  • High blood sugar, diabetes or family history of diabetes

  • Liver problems

  • Seizures (convulsions or fits)

  • Low blood pressure. ZYPREXA can cause dizziness or fainting in people with low blood pressure

  • Heart problems including heart attacks

  • If you are older than age 65 and have dementia

  • Strokes, or mini-strokes called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)

  • High blood pressure

  • An enlarged prostate in men

  • An eye problem called narrow angle glaucoma

  • A stomach problem called a paralytic ileus

 
Celebrex Medicine Affects PDF Print E-mail

Celebrex 200 mg medicine uses, news, warnings, doseage,  and affects.

Celebrex Side effects - Check with your physician as soon as possible if you have any problems while taking Celebrex , even if you do not think the problems are connected with the medicine or are not listed in this information. Like other medicines, Celebrex can cause some side effects. If they occur, most are likely to be minor and temporary.Celebrex 200mg

stomach pain; diarrhea; indigestion; wind, swollen hands; ankles and feet; dizziness; sore throat; runny nose; sinusitis; upper respiratory tract infection; rash

Taking Celebrex with other medicines:  Tell your doctor or your pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Some medicines and Celebrex may interfere with each other. These include:

Certain medicines used to treat high blood pressure called ACE inhibitors; diuretics or water tablets; fluconazole; Lithium, a medicine used to treat some type of depression; Warfarin, a medicine used to stop blood clots. Certain medicines used to treat pain and inflammation called non steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) or (cortico) steroids.

 

Celebrex can be taken with or without food. Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of fluid. Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information here. If you do not understand the instructions on the label, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.

 

Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:  collapse or fainting, shortness of breath or tiredness, irregular heart beat, chest pain, swollen or sore leg veins; severe stomach or throat pain, vomiting blood or black sticky bowel motions; bleeding or bruising more than usual, reddish or purple blotches under the skin; yellowing of the skin or eyes, called jaundice; signs of anaemia such as tiredness, being short of breath and looking pale;

Not all of these side effects have been reported with Celebrex but have been seen with similar medicines.
Other side effects not listed above may occur in some people. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not get any of them. Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell, even if it is not on this list.

Storage   Keep your capsules where young children cannot reach them.  Keep Celebrex in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays at or below 25°C. Do not store it, or any other medicine, in the bathroom or near a sink. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Keep your capsules in their blister pack until it is time to take them. If you take the capsules out of their container they may not keep well.

Product description:  Celebrex 100mg  is opaque, white capsules with a blue band marked 7767 and 100. The 100mg capsules come in packs of 60.

Celebrex 200mg - opaque, white capsules with a gold band marked 7767 and 200  The 200mg capsules come in blister packs of 30.

What are the affects of Celebrex?
Celebrex Overdose - Heartattack - Lawsuits - Vioxx - Recall - Lawyer
 
Side Effects of the Celebrex Medicine PDF Print E-mail

Side Effects of Celebrex  - Medicine Uses, Doseage, and Warnings

Celebrex 200mgCelbrex 100mg and 200mg capsules

Consumer Prescription Medicine & Contraindication  Information

Side effects - Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you have any problems while taking Celebrex , even if you do not think the problems are connected with the medicine or are not listed in this information. Like other medicines, Celebrex can cause some side effects. If they occur, most are likely to be minor and temporary.

stomach pain; diarrhea, indigestion, wind, swollen hands, ankles and feet, dizziness, sore thorat, runny nose, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, and rash

What Celebrex is used for?  Celebrex is used to treat joint pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness; in osteoarthritis; and in rheumatoid arthritis.
Celebrex is also used to relieve short-term pain, in cases such as: menstrual cramps (period pain); following surgery; dental pain.
Celebrex belongs to a group of medicines called Coxibs. Celebrex is used to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.

Although Celebrex can relieve the symptoms of pain and inflammation, it will not cure your condition. Your doctor, however, may have prescribed Celebrex for another purpose.

 

 

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Flomax Side Effects PDF Print E-mail

What are the the affects and effects of Flo-Max Medication? What is the Flomax prescribing information?

  • FLOMAX SIDE EFFECTS:
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  • Drowsiness
  • Insomnia
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Abnormal Ejaculation
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Back Pain
  • Coughing or increased cough.

Check with your physician if you experience a decrease in vision. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact physician, nurse, or pharmacist.

Flomax Prescribing Information & DirectionsFollow the directions for using Flomax provided by your doctor. This medicine may come with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Flomax. Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.

Take Flomax 30 minutes after the same meal every day. Always Store Flomax at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. If you miss your dose of Flomax, take the missed dose the same day if you remember.. if you do not remember, skip the missed dose.Do not take 2 doses at once.

Flomax Medication Cautions - It may take 1 week for Flomax to work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how youFlomax react to Flomax. Using Flomax alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase dizziness. To prevent dizziness or fainting, sit up or stand up slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness or weakness. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience a decrease in vision. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

If you take too much - If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache, dizziness, and fainting.

Additional Flomax Medicine Information - Do not share Flomax with anyone else for whom it was not so prescribed. Do not use Flomax for other health conditions. Keep Flomax out of the reach of children. If using Flomax for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

Drug interactions - Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Flomax. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.

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