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Xanax Pills

Some pills bought online contain harmful drug

October 02, 2008
Some prescriptions of Ambien, Ativan, Lexapro, and Xanax purchased online may be dangerous, warns the FDA. Early tests have found the pills in question to contain haloperidol, an antipsychotic that can cause agitation, breathing problems, muscle spasms, and stiffness. Click the headline above or the link that follows to read the original FDA advisory. There, you can see pictures of the dangerous pills and find out what to do if you suspect your prescription is unsafe. Read more »

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...behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.In general, the following precautions are important:Start... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...arrival city. Travelers might also ask their doctors about short-acting benzodiazepines ("sleeping pills") such as lorazepam (Ativan); benzodiazepine-receptor agonists such as zolpidem (Ambien) or... Read more »

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