Benicar Side Effects (Olmesartan): Diziness and Diarrhea?

Benicar Side Effects. What are the side effects of the high blood pressure drug olmesartan (trade names: Benicar in the US, Olmetec in EU and Canada, WinBP and Golme in India, and Erastapex in Egypt)? The National Library of Medicine lists dizziness, swelling, hoarseness, and breathing/swallowing difficulty as the most common side effects.

However, a new study by Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Murray found that some patients who took the drug reported gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, vomiting, severe nausea, and weight loss which are symptoms of celiac disease. These disorders reportedly disappeared when the patients stopped taking in olmesartan.

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Benzocaine Side Effects and Health Risks on Children

Benzocaine Side Effects. Benzocaine, a topical pain reliever usually applied to the gums or the mouth to soothe pain, can be dangerous to your health. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, use of Benzocaine — which is found in over-the-counter drugs such as Anbesol, Hurricaine, Orajel, Baby Orajel, Orabase, Americaine, and many others — can lead “to a rare but serious—and sometimes fatal—condition called methemoglobinemia”.

Metheglobinemia leads to a reduction in the amount of oxygen being carried through the bloodstream; this condition could result in death.

Signs and symptoms. So how do you know if a person who used Benzocaine has developed methemoglobinemia? Here are some symptoms you should watch out for: pale, gray or blue colored skin, lips, and nail beds; shortness of breath; fatigue; confusion; headache; lightheadedness; and rapid heart rate.

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Testosterone Booster Side Effects

Testosterone Booster Side Effects. Are you taking in a testosterone booster and are wondering about its side effects? The Mayo Clinic has published a helpful list of testosterone booster side effects — whether taken orally, through the nasal route, transdermal delivery, buccal administration, topical application, or intramuscular injection — which you can check out below. If you have any of these symptoms while taking in testosterone boosters, go consult your doctor immediately.

Common Testosterone Booster Side Effects (Nasal Route):

  • discomfort in the nose
  • fever
  • headache
  • muscle aches
  • sore throat
  • stuffy or runny nose
  • unusual tiredness or weakness
  • bloody nose
  • body aches or pain
  • chills
  • cough
  • difficulty with breathing
  • ear congestion
  • loss of voice
  • pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  • sneezing
  • tightness of the chest

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Testosterone for Bodybuilding: Good or Bad?

Testosterone for Bodybuilding: Good or Bad? Do testosterone supplements help you achieve your bodybuilding goals? Or can you develop some sculpted washboard abs and bulging biceps without having to resort to testosterone boosters?

We ask because a friend of this blog is worried that her husband is hurting himself by injecting testosterone for bodybuilding purposes. Here’s what she wrote us:

Do bodybuilders like hubby have to take supplements like testosterone boosters? I think Paul is fit and healthy but his friends at the gym sold him to the idea that he must – MUST – use these supplements to go up the next level. I’ve argued with him that its not necessary, even mentioned that I have no reason to complain in bed, but his gym rat friends seem to have more sway. I’m worried sick that he’s actually making himself unhealthy by taking in these testosterone for bodybuilding supplements. Am I right or am I over reacting?

To help our friend with her dilemma, we decided to seek out what medical professionals are saying about whether using testosterone for bodybuilding is a good or a bad idea.

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Saxenda Side Effects, Cost Price, Effectiveness of Obesity Drug

Saxenda Side Effects, Cost Price, Effectiveness of Obesity Drug. Last December, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Saxenda as a treatment option for weight management. This FAQ is for those of you who are wondering about Saxenda side effects, whether the drug is the right one for you, the cost of the drug or the price you have to buy to get yourself some Saxenda, and more.

What are Serious Saxenda Side Effects? According to the FDA the following serious side effects are recorded for patients treated with Saxenda:

  • pancreatitis
  • gallbladder disease
  • renal impairment
  • suicidal thoughts
  • increased heart rate (*Saxenda should be discontinued in patients who experience a sustained increase in resting heart rate.)

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