It's been seven weeks since I had my baby. The time is really flying by and soon my maternity leave will be over. I've been slowly getting back to normal since pregnancy. My hormones are calming down, the nausea is gone and it's nice not to be waddling anymore. The baby weight is also coming off and I was so excited last week when I could actually get back into some of my pre-pregnancy clothes. However, I think the best part of not being pregnant is the fact I don't have to...
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Study: Reflux drugs OK with blood thinners
People who take blood thinners such as Effient and Plavix can safely take drugs to treat acid reflux and heartburn, a new study has found. This study... Read more »
A New Way to Prevent Blood Clots After Surgery That Doesn't In...
Source: eOrthopod
Any one who has had a total hip or total knee replacement knows that a major concern after surgery is the formation of blood clots. Blood clots can... Read more »
FDA approves blood thinner Effient
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new blood thinner called Effient, which will compete with the commonly used drug Plavix.... Read more »
Consumer group asks FDA to halt blood thinner study
A consumer advocacy group is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt its review of a new blood thinner called prasugrel because... Read more »
New blood thinner may beat Plavix in angioplasty patients
Treatment with the new antiplatelet drug prasugrel (Effient) may be more effective than the standard treatment drug Plavix at protecting against... Read more »
Common Prescription Drugs with Generic Alternatives
Keeping down prescription costs If you've recently been prescribed a medication, you may be daunted by the costs of some of these drugs. But take heart -- many of the most commonly used prescription medications have generic formulas, and this can...
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