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
Valacyclovir Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where valacyclovir‘s use is not recommended or dosage will have to be adjusted in order to prevent or reduce the risk…
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Valacyclovir – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: Valacyclovir, valaciclovir, valacyclovir hydrochlorideBrands: ValtrexClass: AntiviralAvailability: Prescription requiredMolecular Formula: C13H20N6O4Substance UNII…
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Xanax Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where Xanax interactions can occur. In such cases, use is not recommended, or usage will have to be adjusted in order…
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Finasteride for Women – Does it Work, What are the Alternatives?
Pre and post-menopausal people can also experience hair loss. Some studies indicate that some cisgender women did have improvement with a 2.5 mg daily dose of finasteride. The dose was…
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Topical Finasteride
Topical finasteride is sometimes a practical option, primarily to provide hair maintenance after the use of oral finasteride. FAQDoes topical finasteride work?It affects the amount of DHT…
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Finasteride for Hair Loss
Finasteride is an oral treatment for hair loss. It works by preventing a key enzyme from affecting the health of hair follicles. At the same time, it increases the blood flow to the scalp…
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Finasteride Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
There are some options that might be a better fit for those looking to avoid taking finasteride. Potential Alternatives for FinasterideDutasterideDutasteride (Avodart) is also for the…
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Finasteride and Alcohol
Possible interactions exist between the drug finasteride and alcohol.Side EffectsFinasteride has the potential to keep cisgender men who take it from drinking as much alcohol. It’s not…
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Finasteride Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
There is no traditional withdrawal from finasteride, such as cravings. Still, some cisgender men do experience specific symptoms, known collectively as post-finasteride syndrome, which are…
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Finasteride and Pregnancy
This drug is not recommended for cisgender women in general and should not be taken or handled by those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It could lead to delta abnormalities in all three…
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