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
Stelara Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Stelara (ustekinumab) is incredibly popular for treating certain conditions. Therefore, it pays to know a little bit more about this medication, including how long Stelara stays in your…
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Stelara Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where Stelara (ustekinumab) use is not recommended or usage will have to be adjusted in order to prevent or reduce the…
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Stelara – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: UstekinumabBrands: StelaraClass: Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents/Biologic ImmunosuppressiveAvailability: Prescription RequiredMolecular Formula…
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Valacyclovir for Shingles – Dosage & Side Effects
Shingles is a viral disease called herpes zoster, which emerges when the varicella-zoster virus reactivates in the body. Many people first catch this virus with exposure to chickenpox…
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Valacyclovir for Cold Sores – Dosage & Side Effects
Cold sores typically occur due to a herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) makes it difficult for this virus to replicate. With replication stunted, cold sores…
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Valacyclovir Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Valacyclovir, under the brand name Valtrex, is one of a number of antivirals available for the treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster. Sometimes it may not be the best choice, in…
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Valacyclovir and Alcohol
There is some indication that drinking alcohol might affect those on valacyclovir. There are side effects with this drug, and alcohol can enhance them. Side EffectsIt is possible that…
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Valacyclovir Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Although valacyclovir is not addictive, without it, herpes outbreaks can return. For most, this will mean sores and lesions in the genital area and other places on the body and/or cold…
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Valacyclovir and Pregnancy
There are no studies to indicate that valacyclovir is dangerous during pregnancy. For instance, one small study introduced the similar antiviral acyclovir to about 750 pregnant individuals…
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Valacyclovir Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Valacyclovir has been a decently popular medication over the last few years. In 2017, for example, more than four million prescriptions were issued. Considering how popular this drug is…
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