Darla Ferrara
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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
Xanax and Alcohol
Serious interactions between Xanax and alcohol can occur.Side EffectsThe major side effects of mixing alcohol with Xanax (alprazolam) include over-sedation (excessive fatigue and…
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Xanax Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Someone taking alprazolam can become dependent on the drug; the length of Xanax withdrawal depends on different factors, including whether someone stops “cold turkey” or tapers off the…
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Xanax and Pregnancy
Xanax and pregnancy do not mix; namely, pregnant individuals should not take this medication. Doing so puts the baby at risk for withdrawal after birth. Xanax and BreastfeedingXanax…
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Xanax Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Alprazolam, the generic form of Xanax, was the 21st most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017, with 25,516,329 prescriptions for the drug in that year alone. This…
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Xanax – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: AlprazolamBrands: XanaxClass: Benzodiazepine (“benzos”)Availability: Prescription requiredMolecular Formula: C17H13ClN4Substance UNII: YU55MQ3IZYWhat is Xanax?Xanax is a…
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Stelara vs Humira – Differences, Which Is More Effective?
Humira (adalimumab) and Stelara (ustekinumab) are two extremely similar biologic drugs. StelaraStelara works as an interleukin 12 and interleukin 23 antagonist. UsesPsoriasisPsoriatic…
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Stelara Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
There are several other drugs and biologics that could work as an alternative to Stelara (ustekinumab).Stelara Alternatives for PsoriasisOtezla (Apremilast)Otezla (apremilast) is an option…
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Stelara and Alcohol
Interactions between Stelara (ustekinumab) and alcohol do not occur. However, other interactions may occur if patients take Stelara with other medications, such as methotrexate [Otrexup…
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Stelara Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Stelara (ustekinumab) is not an addictive substance in the traditional sense, so there are no withdrawal symptoms. Stopping the treatment could affect how well it works if you need to take…
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Stelara and Pregnancy
It’s not clear whether taking Stelara (ustekinumab) during pregnancy is a risk as there are not enough clinical studies to know if it is safe for parents and fetuses. Non-human animal…
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