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  1. Ritalin, also known as methylphenidate, is a treatment for both attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder as well as narcolepsy. Find out how Ritalin helps people with ADHD focus and keeps narcolepsy patients stay awake during the day with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  2. Levitra is taken to increase blood flow to the penis, which aids in erectile dysfunction, but it can also be taken for pulmonary hypertension in lower doses. Avoid taking Levitra with grapefruit with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 446
  3. The side effects of Wellbutrin, which is a group of drugs developed to treat depression, seasonal effectiveness disorder and smoking cessation, include seizures, confusion, fever, allergic hives, difficulty breathing, drowsiness, weight loss and gastrointestinal problems. Understand the side effects of this group of drugs with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  4. Prescription drugs that are commonly abused include those that alter the mood, elevate the mood or kill pain, such as Oxycontin, Xanax, Ritalin, Zoloft and Valium. Learn about the prescriptions that patients often abuse with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 433
  5. Enrofloxacin is used as a bactericidal antibiotic in dogs and cats, and it is metabolized 30 percent more than ciprofloxacin. Discover the origins of enrofloxacin with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 372
  6. Meloxicam is an anti-inflammatory used to reduce swelling and pain caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Learn about the uses and side effects of meloxicam, also known as Mobic, with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 465
  7. Naproxen is used to reduce swelling and trick the pain of arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, dental pain and headache, and it is available over-the-counter in 220 milligram tablets. Learn about the uses of Naproxen with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 306
  8. The medication Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor, which treats dementia by improving mental function. Understand how Exelon can cause mood swings and personality changes with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 152
  9. Imuran, also known as azathioprine, suppresses the immune system and helps prevent organ rejection after an organ transplant. Understand the side effects and other uses of Imuran with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 89
  10. Sulfasalazine, also known as Azulfidine, is used to treat inflammation, rectal bleeding and abdominal pain in patients with ulcerative colitis, and it is also is used to treat bowel inflammation in dogs. Learn more about this anti-inflammatory drug with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 283
  11. The side effects of Zyprexa, which is an anti-depressant that treats bipolar disorder or manic-depressive psychosis, include diabetes and high cholesterol. Understand the risks of taking Zyprexa with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  12. Flomax is a medication used to treat an enlarged prostate, which affects 35 percent of all men over the age of 50. Learn more about the side effects and uses of Flomax with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 434
  13. Prednisone is a corticosteriod that treats patients with low cortico levels, reduces swelling and treats infections and severe asthma. Take Prednisone exactly as directed, as this is a very powerful drug, with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  14. Ritalin, the brand name for methylphenidate, is a very habit-forming drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. See how Ritalin works, and understand its side effects, with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 379
  15. Identifying prescription drugs is best done by looking at the label on the bottle, but single pills can also be identified by consulting the Physician's Desk Reference, which illustrates the color, shape and size of pills. Never take or keep unmarked pills outside of their original bottle with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 571
  16. Nioxin works by acting as a stimulant to increase blood flow to the scalp, which promotes more and healthier hair growth. Learn how Nioxin works similarly to Rogaine with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 4,335
  17. Nioxin should start working within 45 days, at which point the results should be evident, but it only works on people whose scalps require more blood flow. Understand how Nioxin works with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  18. Nioxin shampoo works by dissolving and removing cebum from the scalp, which is a naturally-occurring oily substance produced around the follicle of hair. See how Nioxin is supposed to work with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  19. The side effects of stopping Lexapro abruptly can be severe, and they can include anxiety, panic attacks, hostility, aggression, inability to sleep and returning depression. Only stop Lexapro under a doctor's supervision with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  20. Nioxin should be used on a daily basis, and it includes a cleanser, a scalp therapy product and a follicle booster. Use Nioxin as directed on the box with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  21. Lexapro is the number two antidepressant in the United states, and it is used to maintain serotonin levels in the brain to sustain proper moods. Learn more about Lexapro, also known as escitalopram, with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 335
  22. Generic Lexapro is much more cost effective than the name brand drug, and it can be just as effective in treating depression and anxiety. Find generic drugs equivalent to Lexapro with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 421
  23. Lexapro is the number two antidepressant in the United States, and it is available in 5-, 10- and 20-milligram tablets. Learn about the different dosages of this drug with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  24. The best time to take Lexapro is at the same time every day, no matter if it is in the morning, afternoon, with or without food. Understand how to take Lexapro, an antidepressant, with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

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  25. Bextra is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and dysmenorrhea, but it was taken off the market due to liver toxicity, heart attack and allergic reaction. Discover the dangerous nature of Bextra with information from the CEO of a pharmacy company in this free video on medicine.

    Views: 74
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Lois Adams Lois Adams has been chosen as a “Woman of Magic.” Adams is president and CEO of HHCS, a group of companies, the most visible of which is Freedom Pharmacy. During the past year, Freedom Pharmacy has expanded their business, both in the Orlando market and world wide through its Web sites www.freedommeds.com and www.myfreedomdrugstore.com. The “Women of Magic” award honors women in Central Florida who have excelled in their field and made a lasting impression in the community in the past year. There were more than 100 nominees for the award, with only ten being chosen as a “Woman of Magic." Nominees were among those women who through their work have made significant contributions to the community. They were judged on their accomplishments during the past year that improved the quality of how business was conducted in the community. The judges also looked at accomplishments that contributed toward achievement of company or personal goals or otherwise benefited the company’s position in the community.dkdk

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