Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have found that Prozac (fluoxetine) may block bone loss caused by inflammation as well as stimulate new bone formation. Scientists gave the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant to mice and found that the overall bone mass in the animals' vertebrae and femurs increased after taking the drug. Bone destruction is linked to several chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lp(a)Normal ValuesNormal values are below 30 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter).Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different... Read more »
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists reports that single-vial, 40-mg Protonix injections and 10-dose packages of 30-mg Prevacid... Read more »
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Generic Name: FLUOXETINE - ORAL Pronounced: (flew-OX-eh-teen) Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug... Read more »
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CRP; High-sensitivity C-reactive protein; hs-CRPNormal ValuesNormal CRP values vary from lab to lab. Generally, there is no CRP detectable in the... Read more »