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Alteril Sleep Aid Scam

I originally published an Alteril product review on the now-defunct Yahoo! Voices in 2009. I called it a scam then and nothing has changed my mind about that. Here's the update on the Alteril scam. Background: Six years ago, I found in my then-16 year old son's bedroom, medication I didn't recognize. It was Alteril (Somnia latoril). When I asked him, he said a "friend's mom gave it me (red flag) to help me sleep better (red flag). Apparently this friend's mother ordered some from an infomercial (red flag) and gave some to her son (red flag) who shared it round. Biggest red flag! Now that's not the company's fault. But their shady infomercial marketing and dubious product labeling is. Read on Alteril Sleep Aid Scam Overpriced, Infomercial Internet Sales, Dubious Ingredients and Labeling

Alarming Number of Teens Use Opioids Nonmedically

Just more than 1 in 6 high school seniors has used prescription opioids, says a study in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. That 17.6 percent have used opioids for any medical reason is scary enough, but 12.9 percent say they have used opioids nonmedically. It's terrifying to think that kids can access strong mind-altering drugs and use them recreationally. It's worrisome that they would even want to. Sure, kids are curious. But this goes beyond a little alcohol pot experimentation (both of which are bad enough). Opioids affect thinking and development. Even just one use can have disasterous, long-term consequences. Do I sound paranoid? I am, with good reason. You should be too. Read on. Study Finds Alarming Number of Teens Use Opioids Nonmedically

Long-Term Use of Melatonin as Sleep Aid May Create Increased Tolerance and Dependency

Melatonin, or N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is a naturally occurring hormone, that is used by an increasing number of people as a sleep aid. From personal experience and talking to others who've used it, I found that taking melatonin nightly to aid sleep can have adverse effects. These include increased tolerance, dependency, failure to address underlying sleep problems and altered sleep patterns. Many people take melatonin by itself or in combination with other ingredients in such sleep aids as Alteril. Melatonin is used for a variety of sleeping problems: to help people get to sleep, stay asleep and sleep better. Melatonin is available over the counter in the US, but in other countries by prescription only. Read more Long-Term Use of Melatonin as Sleep Aid Creates Increased Tolerance and Dependency

Target, Kroger Join Walmart $4 Prescriptions Generic Drug Program

Walmart sells generic prescription drugs for $4 for 30 days and $10 for three months, and now Kroger and Target also carry them. Walmart and Target also have $9 (30-day) and $24 (3-month) generic prescriptions for Wellbutrin, Levitra, Clomid, Sprintec, Tamoxifen, asthma inhalers and several other expensive prescriptions. Read more...

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: Coping with Withdrawal Side Effects

Understanding Anti-Depressant Discontinuation Syndrome and SSRI Withdrawal Dizziness
For the last month, I have been weaning myself off all anti-depressants, including Paxil which I have taken for seven years. I knew the journey wouldn't be easy, but I wasn't prepared for the intense dizziness I'm experiencing. Here's how I cope
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GlaxoSmithKlein Antidepressant Paxil Linked to Miscarriage, Birth Defects

GlaxoSmithKline Antidepressant Paxil Linked to Miscarriage, Birth Defects and Spontaneous Abortion
Paxil (paroxetine, fluxetine), marketed by GlaxoSmithKline is a regularly prescribed SSRI medication to manage anxiety, panic attacks and depression. Paxil has been linked to miscarriage, spontaneous abortion and birth defects if taken during pregnancy.
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Strep Throat Non-Group Bacterial Infections- When to Medicate?

Strep Throat Infection Non-Group a -Treat with Antibiotics?
Streptococcus, more commonly known as Strep Throat, is a relatively common bacteria, affecting children primarily, causing sore throat, fever and cold symptoms. There are several strains of strep. There is some debate whether to treat non-group A strep.
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Drug-Free Sinus Headache Remedies

Drug-Free Sinus Headache Remedies and Treatment
Sinus headaches and seasonal allergy headaches can be crippling. Sometime nothing cuts the headache besides medication. Other times it is possible to find drug-free relief with these simple easy tips.
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Steroid Induced Depression

Steriod Induced Depression: Can Steroids Cause Bouts of Depression?
Depression is usually categorized into two main groups: clinical (chronic, organic) and acute (related to circumstance, temporary). Many situations can cause depressive episodes. Medications, including steroids, often cause depression.
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ADD and ADHD Nutrition Problems Caused by Ritalin, Concerta, Aderall

ADHD and ADD Medication Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta Linked to Nutrition Problems
Diagnoses of ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention-Deficit with Hyoeractivity Disorder) are skyrocketing; Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and other ADD/ ADHD medications are common prescriptions. These meds cause nutrition problems.
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Emotional Health Help: Depression, Antidepressants, Diet and Nutrition

Emotional Health Help: Diet and Nutrition Vs. Antidepressant Drugs
Over 50% of Americans take some form of prescribed anti-depressant drug. Antidepressants can be helpful in treating depression, but there is a larger, oft-overlooked piece to solving the depression puzzle: diet and nutrition.
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Caring for Senior Citizens: Managing Medications and Drugs

Senior Citizen and Elderly Care: How to Manage Medicines and Drugs
Most senior citizens take a least one form of medicine daily. Many take multiple medicines. If you have to care for an elderly person, particularly a disabled person, keeping track of medications can be difficult. Here's how
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