Darla Ferrara
227 posts
Darla Ferrara worked for years as an EMT and is now a full-time freelance writer who has created byline pieces for USAToday, Jillian Michaels, USARiseUP, New York Times -- About.com, Multibrief, MedCity News, LiveStrong, and AOL . She earned her Cardiac Arrest, Hypothermia, and Resuscitation Science Certification from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, her Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Certification from the University of California, San Francisco, and her certification in Musculoskeletal Case Studies - Anatomy from Harvard Medical School.
Posts By Darla Ferrara
Metformin for PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common approach to increasing a woman’s chance of giving birth. It may restore menstrual cycles and increase the chances of live birth…
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Metformin Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Metformin may not be the right choice for every patient. In such cases, it is important to discuss with a doctor potential metformin alternatives.Metformin AlternativesWhat are your options…
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Metformin and Alcohol
Metformin and alcohol interactions may occur.Side EffectsThere are potentially life-threatening consequences of mixing alcohol with the drug metformin. One could develop hypoglycemia…
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Metformin Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Stopping Metformin or any antidiabetic medication comes with risks. Metformin withdrawal symptoms mean diabetes goes unmanaged, and that can have long-term health consequences. Please…
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Metformin Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Metformin was the fourth most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017. In that year alone, there were over 78 million prescriptions. Considering how popular this drug is right…
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Metformin and Pregnancy
It is unclear whether there is a concern regarding metformin and pregnancy. No clinical studies indicate a problem. However, women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should talk to…
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Metformin – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: MetforminBrands: Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet, RiometClass: BiguanidesAvailability: Prescription requiredMolecular Formula: C4H11N5Substance UNII…
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Rituxan Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Rituxan (rituximab) may not be the right choice for every patient. In such cases, it is important to discuss with a medical provider potential Rituxan alternatives.NOTE: The information on…
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Rituxan and Alcohol
Rituxan and alcohol interactions can occur. Drinking alcoholic beverages during treatment should be avoided. Side EffectsDrinking alcohol may enhance the side effects of the medication…
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Rituxan Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
The symptoms of withdrawal from Rituxan (rituximab) would be the return of the issues with the disease. For example, someone taking it for rheumatoid arthritis would begin to experience the…
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