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DRUG - Ionamin (Phentermine Resin)

Generic Name: Phentermine Resin   Brand Name: Ionamin Ionamin is used for: Reducing weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification. Ionamin is an appetite suppressant. It works by helping to release certain chemicals in the brain that control appetite. Do NOT use Ionamin if: you are allergic to any ingredient in Ionamin or other sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine) you are taking dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, furazolidone, guanadrel, guanethidine, or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) in the last 14 days you have moderate to severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, heart or blood vessel disease, or severe narrowing of the blood vessels you have high blood pressure in the lungs you are in an agitated state, or have a history of substance abuse Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.                

DRUG - Accutane (Isotretinoin)

Generic Name: Isotretinoin Brand Names: Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret What is Accutane? Accutane is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly. Accutane is used to treat severe nodular acne. It is usually given after other acne medicines or antibiotics have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. Accutane may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Important information about Accutane Accutane can cause severe, life-threatening birth defects. Never use Accutane if you are pregnant. Women of child-bearing potential must agree in writing to use two specific forms of birth control and have regular pregnancy tests before, during, and after taking isotretinoin. Accutane is available only under a special program called iPLEDGE. It is dangerous to try and purchase Accutane on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. D

Side Effects of Flomax - for the Consumer (Tamsulosin)

Generic Name: Tamsulosin Pill imprint Flomax 0.4 mg BI 58 has been identified as Flomax 0.4 mg . Flomax is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia; overactive bladder; urinary tract stones and belongs to the drug class antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting. There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Flomax All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Flomax: Back pain; cough; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; light-headedness; runny or stuffy nose; sinus inflammation; trouble sleeping; weakness. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Flomax: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); blurred

Medication Information- Lithobid (lithium)

GENERIC NAME: lithium BRAND NAME: Lithobid DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Lithium is used for the treatment of  manic/depressive (bipolar) and depressive disorders. Lithium is a positively charged element or particle that is similar to sodium and potassium. It interferes at several places inside cells and on the cell surface with other positively charged atoms such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium which are important in many cellular functions. Lithium interferes with the production and uptake of chemical messengers by which nerves communicate with each other (neurotransmitters). Lithium also affects the concentrations of tryptophan and serotonin in the brain. In addition, lithium increases the production of white blood cells in the bone marrow. Lithium's effects usually begin within 1 week of starting treatment, and the full effect is seen by 2 to 3 weeks. Lithium has been used since the 1950's. The FDA approved lithium carbonate, the most common p

Do Statins Drain your Energy?

The popular cholestrol-lowering drugs known as statins might take a toll on people's energy levels, a new study suggests. Researchers say the potential side effect, which has yet to be confirmed by other experiments, is a particular concern for women. They estimate that out of 10 women taking Merck's Zocor, also called simvastatin, four would have less energy or feel more tired during exercise due to the drug. Dr Beatrice Golomb, who led the new research, told Reuters Health that many patient experience fatigue after starting on a statin, but that the evidence until now has been limited to observations. Statins are generally thought to be safe drugs, but may cause muscle and joint pain in some patients.                                                                          Dr Franz Messerli, who runs the hypertension programme at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York and was not involved in the research, said the new findings were concerning and not unexpected give

Kelebihan Solat Malam ^_^

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Apabila seseorang itu jaga dari tidurnya di waktu malam dan membangkitkan isterinya lalu kedua-duanya sama-sama menunaikan dua rakaat sembahyang nescaya mereka ditulis dalam golongan manusia yang banyak menyintai dan menyebuti ALLAH.”  – (Diriwayatkan oleh Ibn Hibban dari Abi Sa’id) Tujuannya Malam dengan ketenangan dan kejernihan suasananya merupakan sebaik-baik waktu untuk beribadat, kerana itu para mukmin digalakkan mengambil kesempatan-kesempatan keemasan itu untuk mengukuhkan hubungan dan kecintaannya kepada ALLAH . Alangkah qudusnya iman seseorang apabila di saat manusia yang lain sedang tidur nyenyak ia bangkit mendirikan sembahyang dan membangunkan isterinya sembahyang bersama-sama untuk mempersembahkan pujian, harapan, permohonan dan permintaan ampun kepada ALLAH ketika dunia diselubungi sepi dan gelita. Alangkah indahnya pandangan dua manusia suami isteri sama berdiri lurus menghadap qiblat dan sama meletakkan dahi mereka ke lantai di tengah-tengah kekelaman mal

-Persoalan & Perdebatan Berkenaan Rejab-

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Ya Allah, berilah keberkatan kepada kami pada Rejab dan Sya’ban, dan jadikan kami berjumpa dengan Ramadhan. Rejab datang lagi, dan kerap kali perbincangan mengenai menambahkan amalan-amalan dalam bulan Rejab menjadi perdebatan. Kerap kali amalan-amalan berpuasa dalam bulan Rejab dan Sya’ban dipertikaikan. Persoalan dan perdebatan berkisar kepada isu-isu di bawah: Benarkah bulan Rejab tidak ada keistimewaannya berbanding bulan-bulan lain dan mengatakannya mempunyai kelebihan akan jatuh sesat? Benarkah melakukan amalan-amalan kebaikan di bulan ini tidak ada bezanya dengan melakukannya pada bulan-bulan lain? Benarkah mengkhususkan melakukan kebaikan pada bulan ini adalah satu yang ‘sesat’ atau bid’ah? Disebabkan masa yang terhad, saya tidak bercadang memberikan penghuraian secara menyeluruh merangkumi penghujahan setiap pihak yang menyokong dan menolak. Saya lebih menjurus kepada melihat kepada penghujahan ulama yang membenarkannya secara ringkas untuk melihat samada adakah amalan

Banish those thoughts on suicide!!

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Suicide or the taking of one's own life, is a tragedy each and every time it occurs. About 4,000 suicides occur every year in the UK, but suicide rates have been falling recently. In Asia, suicide rates are highest among Koreans and Japanese. While some suicides come about as a surprise to family and friends, most are totally preventable if the signs are recognised early enough. Make sure that you can help others - or yourself - if needed by learning more about suicide and suicide thoughts now. :: What are suicide thoughts? Suicide thoughts are the thoughts or images that come into someone's mind that lead him or her to believe that killing him or herself is the answer to his/her problems. Suicide thoughts are generally experienced while the person is awake, and mental health professionals often divide them into two categories. "Active suicidal ideation" involves a desire to die and involves a plan to bring this about. "Passive suicidal ideation" involves a