Understanding medicines
Accutane and isotretinoin: acne treatment and monitoring
Accutane is a familiar brand name for isotretinoin. It may treat severe acne when other treatments have not helped sufficiently. Specialist supervision…
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Sexual health
Chewing Viagra: why the formulation matters
A standard Viagra film-coated tablet is not a chewable tablet. Chewing is not an established shortcut to greater effectiveness. Follow the instructions…
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Sexual health
Cobra 120 and sildenafil: why more is not better
A “120 mg” label is not a mark of quality. Products advertised as Cobra 120 require checks of ingredients, approval and source. More active ingredient…
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Mental wellbeing
Antabuse: disulfiram in alcohol-dependence treatment
Antabuse contains disulfiram. It may support an abstinence-focused plan for selected people. It is not a medicine for making alcohol withdrawal at home…
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Mental wellbeing
Prozac: fluoxetine, effects, side effects and follow-up
Prozac is a brand of fluoxetine, an SSRI antidepressant. It may form part of treatment for specific mental-health conditions. It cannot promise…
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Sexual health
Non-prescription Viagra alternatives: realistic options
There is no single best non-prescription alternative to Viagra. Suitable help depends on the cause of erectile dysfunction. Supplements, mechanical aids…
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Understanding medicines
Plaquenil: hydroxychloroquine, benefits and monitoring
Plaquenil contains hydroxychloroquine, used for selected autoimmune conditions. Benefits develop over weeks. A clear treatment plan and appropriate…
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Sexual health
Lovegra and sildenafil for women: claims and evidence
The phrase “Viagra for women” blends different concerns. Low desire, difficulty with arousal and painful sex are not interchangeable. Sildenafil’s role…
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Health and prevention
Weight-loss pills: orlistat, Lida and key safety questions
Weight-loss pills are not all regulated medicines. Orlistat has a defined action and approved uses. Slimming products sold under names such as Lida…
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