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• Commented on ACE Inhibitor Blood Pressure Pill Causes Cough
  TO:sue: If your aunt still has a cough after changing medication, she should probably go back to her Dr. with the problem. She may need to look into another cause for her cough. Her Dr. may send her to an...
• Commented on ACE Inhibitor Blood Pressure Pill Causes Cough
  TO:Y R F: Lotrel is not the same drug as the one in the article that causes coughs. However, a side effect of Lotrel is a cough. You can speak with your Dr. about this, or if you have a...
• Commented on Sleeping Well Without Pills
  Here are some more suggestions that may help-These are some other prescription meds that are inexpensive too. One is Clonazepam the generic for Klonopin. Another is Temazapam, the generic for Restoril. If you feel your sleeping problems are a temporary...
• Commented on DASH Diet For High Blood Pressure
  TO:dc-Worried Wife. The studies seem to agree that beer does raise triglycerides. Most suggest limiting beer to 1 per day, if any. He could also try the DASH DIET explained above. Speak to his Dr. about another group of drugs...
• Commented on Generic Drug Recall Linked to Deaths
  TO:annie,Jennifer and pearl- The family of drugs you all are having the problems with are called Benzodiazepines. All the drugs in this family will have withdrawal symptoms when stopped suddenly, unfortunately, just swtiching to the generics of these drugs is...
• Commented on Excess Vitamin A Led to Hair Loss
  TO:fbl-I researched online about the difference in natural and synthetic vitamin A, there doesn't seem to be a lot of information about the difference in the two. Unlike vitamin E, there is ample information on how to tell the difference...
• Commented on Sweating
  TO:LVD-Sorry to hear no doctor has helped you. You might try going online (in your area) and see if there are any M.D.s that treat excessive sweating. You could also call around to other M.D.'s offices and ask if they...
• Commented on Overcoming Constipation While Traveling
  This is not as natural or nutritious as your usual remedy, but for your 2 week trip, it is far more convenient. Try Miralax. It is a tasteless, over the counter powder you mix with any liquid. The powder...