A Sister's Love

Common Side Effects Nausea vomiting headache stomach cramping bloating dizzienss vaginal discomfort/irritation increased vaginal fluids breast tenderness/enlargement may occur Acne may improve or get worse Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur especially during the first few months of use   Serious Side Effects changes in vaginal bleeding (e.g., continuous spotting, sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods) problem wearing contact lenses dark patches on the skin (melasma) unwanted facial/body hair swelling of the ankles/feet weight changes (gain or loss). Serious (sometimes fatal) Problems sudden shortness of breath chest/jaw/left arm pain confusion coughing up blood sudden dizziness/fainting pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs headaches that are different from those you may have experienced in the past (e.g., headaches with other symptoms such as visio...

To All My Fellow Blog Readers, Today's choice of topic is a dear subject to me. Anyone who has a child with asthma knows that this particular drug seems to be the drug of choice for Doctors to prescribe. My daugther's Asthma is under control however we chose not to use Singulair. This is our sole choice as her parents. I am providing you today with the information that we have so that you will also have the opportunity to make an educated decision in regards to you and or your childs health. If you so choose to continue this particular drug or to start using it by all means do so. The purpose of my blog and the posts I put on it is to simply bring awarness and education to this matter. To give you the power over your own health. Again Love you! Thank you and God Bless You!!!

Common Singulair side effects in Adults Headaches Stomach pain Cough Common Singulair side effects in Children (occurring in at least 2 percent of children) included:   Sore throat The flu Fever Sinus infection Diarrhea Indigestion or heartburn Ear infection Laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box, often causing a loss of voice) Headaches Chickenpox Tooth infection Vision changes Cough Abdominal pain (stomach pain) Eczema Pneumonia Conjunctivitis (" pink eye ") Tonsillitis. Other common Singulair side effects (occurring in 1 to 2 percent of people) included:  eakness or fatigue Fever Trauma (accidental injury) Gastrointestinal infections Tooth pain Dizziness Nasal congestion Rash. Serious Singulair Side Effects Worsening of asthma or allergies Depression (see Singulair and Depression ) Hallucinations Signs of liver damage, such as:   Yellow eyes or skin Dark urine Upper abdominal pain   Signs of an allergic reac...

Hello All , For all of those Men out there wanting a Birth Control Pill just for you. One is in the process currently at this time and is being tested at UCLA. Unfortunately It is not for the General population at this time. Just below is an article I have included for your reading pleasure. http://www.ehow.com/about_4684969_effects-male-birth-control-shot.html

Common Side Effects Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect, especially in the first 6 – 12 months of use. For most women, periods become fewer and lighter. After one year, 1 out of 3 women who use Implanon will stop having periods completely. Some women have longer, heavier periods. Some women have increased spotting and light bleeding between periods. These side effects are completely normal. Less common side effects of Implanon include change in sex drive discoloring or scarring of the skin over the implant headache nausea pain at the insertion site sore breasts Serious Side Effects Serious problems usually have warning signs. Tell your health care provider immediately if You have bleeding, pus, or increasing redness, or pain at insertion site. You have a new lump in your breast. You have no period after having a period every month. You have unusually heavy or prolonged bleeding from your vagina. The implant comes out or you have concerns about...

Very Common Side Effects (1 in 10 women may have these side effects) are Nausea and sickness Abdominal pain Common Side Effects ( 1 in10 and 1 in100 women) Changes in mood Headache Dizziness Vomiting and indigestion Various types of infection, nose throat and urinary tract Changes in appetite Tiredness Uncommon Side Effects (no figures found for these effects) Depression or anxiety Hot flushes Skin rashes Vaginal discharge, itching or pain Breast pain Difference in libido Blurred vision Rare Side Effects Toothache Increased thirst Lethargy Nasal congestion Cough and dehydration Fever or vertigo

You should know that some people who took Ambien got out of bed and drove their cars, prepared and ate food, had sex, made phone calls, or were involved in other activities while partially asleep. After they woke up, these people were usually unable to remember what they had done. Call your doctor right away if you find out that you have been driving or doing anything else unusual while you were sleeping. What side effects can this medication cause? drowsiness weakness headache dizziness 'drugged feeling' unsteady walking difficulty keeping balance constipation diarrhea gas heartburn stomach pain or tenderness changes in appetite uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body burning or tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or legs unusual dreams dry mouth or throat ringing, pain, or itching in the ears eye redness muscle aches or cramps joint, back, or neck pain heavy menstrual bleeding Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following...

Hello All It has been a bit since I have posted information for all of you on my blog. I would like to say I am sorry. I have been busy with my Dad who has been sick and in/out of the hospital the pass week or so. Today's article is a bit off the subject but after having a couple of request for information on other drugs outside of birth control I have decided to go ahead and start putting some of those drugs on this blog. I hope it helps and is very informative. Any requests for information is welcomed. I will do my best to get it up on the blog in a timely manner. As always God bless you  and love you all!!!

OMG if you are on these types of birth control meds please be aware and read the information on the link below. I love you all and God bless you!!! http://birthcontrolpillquestions.com/a991784-gallbladder-disease-a-dangerous-side.cfm

Below is a pretty interesting article in theTimes Of India. What is really interesting is to see different views on the same subject. The article is about the newest forms of birth control pills out there. http://www.themoneytimes.com/featured/20110423/%E2%80%9Cfourthgeneration%E2%80%9D-oral-contraceptives-clot-risk-enhancer-id-101701709998.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheMoneyTimes+%28The+Money+Times%29

Desogen side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Desogen and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches; nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet; a breast lump; or symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes). Less serious side effects may include: mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps; breast pain, tenderness, or swelling; freckles or darkening of facial skin...

To all my readers I would like to say I am sorry for the lack of the New Posts yesterday. I needed to take a day or so to gather myself and recharge. Now that I have had sufficent time to recharge and speak with other women about the subject matter. My friends who want more info gave me a list of meds to research and put on my blog. If anyone out there would like to request info on a drug that they may be taking wether it is a birth control pill or any other Med. Send me a comment via the blog and I will do the research for you and Post the info on the blog for others to read. This whole blog is about educating the readers so that they can make better choices. Thanks for your patient and understanding Love you always and God bless!!!

The days of having a period are gone I guess. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on May 22, 2007 approved a drug called Lybrel that eliminates a women monthly. However after reviewing the large list of side effects I am a bit concerned. I haven't had a chance to research the information in regards to rate of death while on this particular pill. That is next on my agenda. So keep plugged into the blog over the next few weeks while I compile the information. What I would suggest is to veiw the side effects for yourself and tell me what you think? Is continuing on these types of drugs really worth the risk of loosing your life? Would you be willing to trade in your montly if you knew your quality of life would be affected or even worse you could possible loose your life?? Remember women your montly is a natural process of your body cleaning itself in a sense. When you mess with that you are asking for all kind of problems. Take that into consideration. God Bless Y...

Lybrel side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Lybrel and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance; chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches; nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet; or symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes). Less serious Lybrel side effects may include: mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps; breast pain, tenderness, or swelling; freckles or darkening of facial skin; increased hair grow...

Below is a blog created by an Attorney in Florida. Please read the article.There is some good information. Posted by Brenda Fulmer http://westpalmbeach.injuryboard.com/fda-and-prescription-drugs/bayers-beyaz-cause-for-shame-not-celebration.aspx?googleid=284736

The days of trusting in our Doctor's to do what is in the best interest of the patient has passed us by long ago. Now is the age where we as patients must take our health into our own hands. These are the days that the pharmacuetical companies advertise medications like they are some sort of merchandise.  Today we see an add on TV for what ever the newest craze in medicine is and we think we need that pill/cream or med. Since when does the general public become M.D'S. I am asking for each and every person to understand a pill isn't going to cure everything. You may have acne or some other minor problem and because we have seen that add on TV we assume we NEED that pill . When you have information and knoweldge that is needed information and you choose not to share. You are just as bad as those who make the money from these drugs. I understand the risk vs. benefit part of birth control and I am not saying not to use these meds. What I am saying is know what you...

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129258505

The information on the below link is interesting. http://www.nbc12.com/story/14493830/bayer-affirms-benefit-risk-profile-of-its-oral-contraceptives?clienttype=printable

Risks By Mayo Clinic staff Side effects associated with ParaGard include: Cramps Severe menstrual pain and heavy bleeding Breakthrough bleeding Nausea Anemia Backache Painful sex Inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis) Vaginal discharge An itchy rash It's also possible to expel ParaGuard from your uterus. You may be more likely to expel ParaGard if you: Have never been pregnant Have heavy or prolonged periods Have severe menstrual pain Previously expelled an IUD Are younger than age 20 Had ParaGard inserted immediately after childbirth or an abortion ParaGard doesn't offer protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). An estimated 1 out of 100 women who use ParaGard for one year will get pregnant. If you do conceive while using ParaGard, you're at higher risk of an ectopic pregnancy — when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. Removing ParaGard during pregnancy poses a risk of miscarriage. However, the ris...

Seasonique Oral Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, headache , stomach cramping/ bloating , dizziness , vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement may occur. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly. You should not have your period during the 3 months that you are taking the combination pills. Instead, you will have your period once every 3 months during the week that you are taking the estrogen-only pills. This effect is normal with this product. However, if you do not have your period while taking the estrogen-only pills, contact your doctor for a pregnancy test. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. T...

Some products that may interact with this drug include: aromatase inhibitors (e.g., anastrazole, exemestane), raloxifene, sodium tetradecyl sulfate, tamoxifen, medication for underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), drugs that may increase blood levels of this drug (such as acetaminophen, vitamin C, atorvastatin, azole antifungals such as itraconazole/ketoconazole/vaginal miconazole). Some drugs may cause hormonal birth control to work less well by decreasing the amount of birth control hormones in your body. This effect can result in pregnancy. Examples include griseofulvin, modafinil, rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin), St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures (such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), HIV drugs (such as nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir), among others. Tell your doctor when you start any new drug, and discuss if you should use additional reliable birth control. Also tell your doctor if you have any new spotting ...

Seasonique Oral Warnings Smoking cigarettes/using tobacco while using hormonal birth control (pill/patch/ring) increases your risk of heart problems and stroke . Do not smoke. The risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in women over 35) and with frequent smoking (15 or more cigarettes a day). Seasonique Oral Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, headache , stomach cramping/ bloating , dizziness , vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement may occur. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly. You should not have your period during the 3 months that you are taking the combination pills. Instead, you will have your period once every 3 months during the week that you are taking the estrogen-only pills. This effect is normal with this product. However, if you do not have yo...

INDICATIONS & USAGE Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing system placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for as long as you want for up to 5 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods in women who choose intrauterine contraception. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT MIRENA Only you and your healthcare provider can decide if Mirena is right for you. Mirena is recommended for women who have had a child. Don't use Mirena if you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or abdominal pain, see your healthcare provider. Mirena may attach to or go through the wall of the uterus and cause other problems. If Mirena comes out, use back-up birth control and call your healthcare provider. Although uncommon, pregnancy while using Mirena can be life threatening and may result in loss of pregnancy or fertilit...

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Thank you and God bless you!

Possible Side Effects and Risks The common side effects reported by NuvaRing ® users are: Vaginal infections and irritation Vaginal secretion Headache Weight gain Nausea In addition to the risks and side effects listed above, users of combination hormonal birth control methods have reported the following side effects: Vomiting Change in appetite Abdominal cramps and bloating Breast tenderness or enlargement Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting Changes in menstrual cycle Temporary infertility after treatment Fluid retention (edema) Spotty darkening of the skin, particularly on the face Rash Weight changes Depression Intolerance to contact lenses Nervousness Dizziness Loss of scalp hair Call your doctor right away if you get any of the symptoms listed below. They may be signs of a serious problem: Sharp chest pain, coughing blood, or sudden shortness of breath (possible clot in the lung) Pain in the calf (back of lower leg; possible clot in the leg) Crushing che...

Good monring!!! The information that I continue to put on my blog daily is in an effort to create awarness and to help others see that we are just another number in the medical world. Over the next couple of months I am in the process of creating a Tshirt in honor of my sister and to stir up conversation that she is not just another number. I will be her voice to help create awarness and change in a society where no one cares nor wants to hear. The shirt will have a picture of Julie and say My name is Julie Ann Woodby not just another number (on the front) and on the back It will say my blog site on it. My main objective with this whole program is to open others eyes and show them that they can take medical matters in to their own hands. The need to know that they can ask the doctors questions. They can make choices on what they put into their bodies. You can't count on the Doctors to care about you. So to this all I can say is educate yourself. The more knowledge we...

Common Side Effects of Ocella has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials.    In the studies for most medications, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and are then compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine (who take a placebo with no active ingredient). This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.   It is not possible to use a placebo in clinical trials for contraceptives, as this would lead to many unintentional pregnancies. Therefore, some of the possible "side effects" of Ocella may not really be true side effects, but there is no way of knowing, because the studies did not use a placebo.   These studies did show that common Ocella side effects (occurring in more than 1 percent of women) included but are not limited to:   Headaches Menstrual changes or problems Breast pain ...

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches; nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet; a breast lump; or symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes). Less serious side effects may include: mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps; breast pain, tenderness, or swelling; freckles or darkening of facial skin; increased ...

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel (EH thih nill ess tra DYE ole and des oh JESS trel) Brand Names: Apri, Cesia, Cyclessa, Desogen, Kariva, Mircette, Ortho-Cept, Reclipsen, Solia, Velivet What is the most important information I should know about Mircette? Do not use Mircette if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby. Do not use Mircette if you have any of the following conditions: a history of stroke or blood clot, circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes), a hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe high blood pressure, migraine headaches, a heart valve disorder, or a history of jaundice caused by birth control pills. You may need to use back-up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide, when you first start using this medication. Follow your doctor's instructions. Taking hormones can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, especially i...

Who should not take SAFYRAL or YASMIN? Do not use SAFYRAL or YASMIN if you smoke and are over age 35. Smoking increases your risk of serious side effects from the Pill, which can be life-threatening, including blood clots, stroke or heart attack. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes smoked. Do not use SAFYRAL or YASMIN if you have kidney, liver or adrenal disease because this could cause serious heart and health problems, or if you have or have had blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, or if you are or may be pregnant. What are the most serious risks of taking SAFYRAL and YASMIN? SAFYRAL and YASMIN increase the risk of serious conditions, including blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The risk of blood clots is highest during the first year of use. In addition, SAFYRAL and YASMIN each contain drospirenone, a different kind of hormone that for some may increase potassium too much. Consult your healthcare provider if you are on daily, ...

There was a TV report just on today stating that another ingredient you need to be aware of in birth control is Drospirenone. Please be aware. For more information please connect to the link below. http://www.kptv.com/health/27639942/detail.html Love you all and God bless you!!!