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Good Evening Bloggers,

Long time no blog. I am extremely sorry for the loss of time with you my viewers. I have been dealing with my husband medical issues over the past year or so. Please forgive me for my time away  Here is a brief update on my life and thoughts. I have spent a lot of time with my husband in and out of the hospital with my husband for different procedures that he has had to have due to his diabetes. Needless to say I have come across many patients throughout our stays in the hospital who do not necessarily know the right forms of questions to ask the medical Doctors that are treating their loved ones. So today I come to you my readers looking for some input on where I would like to go next with this blog. 

What would you say if there were a non profit organization that would walk along side with you?While you are either a patient or while your loved one is in the hospital that would help you ask the right questions. So that you would be able to make an educated decision in regards to medicines and so forth?
I am not quiet sure how to make this happen or if it is even possible. Please pray for me as i start this new venture.

As Always Let the Day Have a Great and Blessed You!!
Melinda De Bartolo (Muncy)

NovoLog

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of insulin allergy:
Itching skin rash over the entire body
Wheezing
Trouble breathing
Fast heart rate
Sweating
Or feeling like you might pass out.
Call your doctor if you have a serious side effect such as:
Swelling in your hands or feet
Low potassium:
     confusion
     uneven heart rate
     extreme thirst
     increased urination
     leg discomfort
     muscle weakness
     limp feeling

Lantus

Get immediate attention by a physician if you have any of the side effects below. They may be caused by an allergic reaction.

Itching skin rash over the entire body
Wheezing
Trouble breathing
Fast heart rate
Sweating
Or feeling like you might pass out.

This type of insulin is a man made kind of insulin. If you would like to read up more please go to the link below
http://www.drugs.com/lantus.html

You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Merck recalls combination cholesterol drug Liptruzet

According to the associated press on Published January 15, 2014 the pharmaceutical makers of the drug Liptruzet has recalled all forms of this medication. They state that some of the foil pouches that are suppose to protect against air hitting the pills are defective and allow the air to effect the pills. This is just an FYI to anyone using this cholesterol drug. If you are concerned and would like to read more about this please refer to the below link for the full article.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/15/merck-recalls-combination-cholesterol-drug/

As always I love you and God bless!
Melinda

Natalie Grant - I Will Not Be Moved w/ Lyrics - Relentless

Effexor XR Oral

Common Side Effects

Disturbance in the Ability of the Eye to Focus
Blurred Vision
Problems with Eyesight
Head Pain
Sexual Problems
Dry Mouth
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements
Drowsiness
Dizzy
Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Excessive Sweating
Involuntary Quivering
Taste Problems
Loss of Appetite
Feel Like Throwing Up
Throwing Up
Stomach Cramps
Nervous
Numbness and Tingling
Feeling Weak
Anxious
Problem with Ejaculation Infrequent Side Effects Feeling Restless Depression Ringing in the Ears High Blood Pressure Itching A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still Rash Fast Heartbeat Chest Pain Cannot Empty Bladder Frequent Urination High Cholesterol Confused Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity Feeling Anger Toward Something Migraine Headache Abnormal Dreams Bronchitis Indigestion Inability to have an Erection Inflammation or Infection of Vagina Neck Pain Chills Twitching Visible Water Retention Weight Gain Weight Loss Yawning Gas Diarrhea Easily Angered or Annoyed Rare Side Effects Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals Very Rapid Heartbeat Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin Sinus Irritation and Congestion Interstitial Pneumonitis Pneumonia with High Amount of Eosinophil White Blood Cells Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines Enlarged Prostate Erythema Multiforme Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Mental Impairment Seizures Lockjaw Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands Trouble Breathing Difficult or Painful Urination Life Threatening Allergic Reaction Giant Hives Low Blood Sugar Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure Increased Risk of Bleeding Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity Mild Degree of Mania Mood Changes Having Thoughts of Suicide Grinding of the Teeth Dilated Pupil Abnormally Acute Hearing or Painful Sensitivity to Sound Widening of Blood Vessels Inflammation of the Nose Painful Periods Bleeding Not Related to Menstrual Period Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone Sensation of Spinning or Whirling Flu-Like Symptoms Uncoordinated Nosebleed Heart Throbbing or Pounding Burping Elevation of Proteins in the Urine Abnormal Liver Function Tests Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse

Aygestin

Less Serious Side Effects

mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps

breast pain, swelling, or tenderness

dizziness

freckles or darkening of facial skin

increased acne or hair growth

changes in weight

vaginal itching or discharge

skin itching or rash

changes in your menstrual periods, decreased sex drive; or

mild headache

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

pain or swelling in one or both legs

migraine headache

swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain

symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes)

severe pelvic pain

chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; or

nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice