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
Ranitidine and Pregnancy
There is little evidence to suggest a problem with ranitidine (Zantac) and pregnancy. It has a category B pregnancy rating, indicating that animal testing did not show a problem with the…
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Ranitidine Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Ranitidine (Zantac) was the 48th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017. In that year alone, there were over 16 million prescriptions. Considering how popular this drug…
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Ranitidine Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where ranitidine (Zantac) interactions can occur. In such cases, use is not recommended or usage will have to be…
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Ranitidine – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: Ranitidine hydrochlorideBrands: ZantacClass: H2 blockerAvailability: prescription and nonprescription strengthsMolecular Formula: C13H22N4O3SSubstance UNII: 884KT10YB7What is…
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Tamsulosin for Kidney Stones – Dosage & Side Effects
Tamsulosin (Flomax) for kidney stones is a fairly new treatment approach, but one that has had promising results for patients who need to pass a stone quickly. DosageThe average dose is 0.4…
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Tamsulosin for Women – Dosage & Side Effects
Tamsulosin (Flomax) is typically only prescribed for men, but it can be effective for women with some form of bladder obstruction. DosageDosage can depend on many factors but typically it…
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Tamsulosin Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Tamsulosin (Flomax) may not be the right choice for every patient. In such cases, it is important to discuss with a doctor potential tamsulosin alternatives.Please also note this list may…
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Tamsulosin and Alcohol
Tamsulosin (Flomax) and alcohol interactions can occur.Side EffectsDrinking alcohol while taking tamsulosin can lower blood pressure, especially during the first few days.InteractionsThe…
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Tamsulosin Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
It is not recommended to suddenly stop taking tamsulosin (Flomax) without first consulting your doctor or a pharmacist. Tamsulosin is not addictive and does not cause dependence necessarily…
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Tamsulosin and Pregnancy
Tamsulosin (Flomax) and pregnancy don’t come up often unless a pregnant woman develops kidney stones. According to the FDA, animal testing did not show any harm to the fetus from this…
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