Lynn Hetzler
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Lynn Hetzler has been a leading writer in the medical field for 20 years. She specializes in creating informative and engaging medical content for readers of all levels, from patients to researchers and everyone in between.
Posts By Lynn Hetzler
History of Bronchitis
Greek physicians and other ancient healers have recognized the presence of excess phlegm and cough—which are the classic symptoms of bronchitis—for centuries. Early healers administered…
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Metronidazole and Alcohol – Is It Safe To Drink While Taking?
People may experience unpleasant reactions when taking this drug while drinking.Side EffectsThe U.S. National Library of Medicine says that mixing metronidazole and alcohol could cause…
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Metronidazole Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
There may be alternatives to metronidazole for those whom the drug is contraindicated or inadvisable because of pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, are on dialysis, or have other…
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Metronidazole Withdrawal – What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Metronidazole does not cause withdrawal symptoms when the patient stops taking the drug.What is Withdrawal?Withdrawal is a set of symptoms that sometimes develops when a person stops using…
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Metronidazole and Pregnancy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that metronidazole should not be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy.What the Research SaysMetronidazole crosses the placenta to go from…
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Metronidazole Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Metronidazole is currently the 28th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States, according to ClinCalc. In 2017 alone, doctors wrote 12,657,176 prescriptions for metronidazole…
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Metronidazole Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where metronidazole use is not recommended or usage will have to be adjusted in order to prevent or reduce the risk of…
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Metronidazole – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: MetronidazoleBrands: Metrogel, MetroCream, Noritate, Nuvessa, MetroLotion, Flagyl, Metro I.V.Class: AntibioticAvailability: Prescription neededMolecular Formula…
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Appendicitis
Also calledan inflamed appendix,diseased appendix,acute appendicitis,chronic appendicitis,ruptured appendix,perforated appendix, orburst appendix,appendicitis is a serious and sometimes…
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History of Appendicitis
Humans have suffered appendicitis since the earliest days of recorded history.Who First Recorded this Condition?Aretaeus the Cappadocian may have been the first to record appendicitis in 30…
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