Being a healthy woman means recognizing your own needs and taking the steps to improve your physical and mental health. It means being active, eating healthy, getting regular checkups and preventive screenings, paying attention to your mental health, getting enough…
Medication problems include: Trouble swallowing capsules or tablets Bad tasting medicine Nausea that prevents individuals from taking oral medications Side effects such as stomach upset or drowsiness that aren’t tolerable or interfere with daily activities. All of the above problems…
Here's the background: Naltrexone HCl was approved by the FDA in 1984 for the treatment of opioid ("narcotic") addiction. Naltrexone 50 mg. tablets block opioids from stimulating their receptors to prevent a "high" for addicts. This is where it starts…
Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol®) is found in many over-the-counter and prescription medications used to treat pain and fever. Although often considered a “harmless” drug, acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the US. Acetaminophen…
One of the body’s initial responses to stress is the release of hormones such cortisol that initially help a person to react or adapt to a stressful situation. High levels of cortisol can also lead to exacerbation of skin conditions…
Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves that are further away from the brain and spinal cord, such as in the feet and hands or bladder and bowel. Some chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer cause damage to…
Although sexuality remains an important part of emotional and physical intimacy that most women desire to experience throughout their lives, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among all women is estimated to be between 25% and 63%; and the problem is…
Oxytocin is a hormone that is released during labor and breastfeeding. It has also been associated with sexual arousal, giving it the nickname the “love hormone.” Oxytocin has the capacity to shape human social behavior ranging from pair bonding and…
Infertility affects one in every 7 couples and usually multiple issues are involved. Treatments for infertility are often provided by physicians trained in subspecialties, including artificial insemination, ovulation induction, and hormonal support of the menstrual cycle. The increasing shift of…
Our compounding pharmacists work directly with practitioners including physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists and veterinarians to create customized medication solutions for patients and animals whose healthcare needs cannot be met by manufactured medications. Compounding helps people and pets in our community…