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Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease Drugs Oral Anticoagulants

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease Drugs Oral Anticoagulants

These are medications that dissolve blood clots; for example, warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

How do these drugs work?

These medications dissolve blood clots present in blood vessels.

What are the benefits?

Blood clots that form in the blood vessels can block blood flow to the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. By dissolving blood clots, anticoagulants can lower the risk for heart attack and stroke.

Potential side effects

Painful, purple toes; rash; hair loss; bloating; diarrhea; jaundice; bleeding gums; bruising; nosebleeds; heavy menstrual bleeding; cuts that bleed too long; hematuria

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Natural Alternatives to Antacid and Reflux Drugs: Nux Vomica

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Natural Alternatives to Antacid and Reflux Drugs: Nux Vomica

This is the most common homeopathic medicine used for GERD. For many it relieves symptoms quickly and without any side effects. Though no formal studies have been done, we believe it normalizes the function of the lower esophageal sphincter.

Nux Vomica

Nux Vomica

DOSAGE

Take two tablets of a Nux Vomica 30C potency twice daily until symptoms are gone. Thereafter, use as needed for occasional symptoms. If there is no improvement within one week, stop using it.

SAFETY

Since it is in homeopathic form and highly diluted, there are no safety concerns with this medicine. The only factor to be aware of is that if the medicine is not helping within a week, stop using it. Continuous use without benefit could aggravate your symptoms.

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