Articles for tag: Lupus Symptoms, Metoprolol, Obesity in America, Toprol Xl

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Rebuttal to the Argument that Fat People are Destroying America

According to one content producer on Associated Content, obesity is destroying America, risking our national security, solely responsible for rising health care costs, and that fat people are just the single worst threat to society today. I have based this conclusion on this comment in the article: “The obesity epidemic is the single most important ...

Hyperthyroidism: Signs and Symptoms

Hyperthyroidism can come on quite suddenly and knowing the signs and symptoms can help you get the medical treatment you need. I recently went hyperthyroid and it happened in just a few months. I had a complete panel of thyroid tests done at the end of December 2009 with all of my thyroid hormones coming ...

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The Side Effects of Metoprolol

I am familiar with the drug Metoprolol tartrate, the generic for Lopressor, and a beta blocker manufactured formerly by Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals. The company is now Novartis Pharmaceuticals [NOVzn], whose world headquarters is in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis’ U.S. headquarters is located in Summit, New Jersey. Beta blockers are used to treat cardiovascular diseases, especially hypertension. Metoprolol ...

Metoprolol Side Effects

Metoprolol is the generic name for two common drugs. One is Toprol XL, traditionally prescribed for those who suffer from diabetes. Another brand name for this drug is Lopressor. This drug is frequently prescribed for those suffering from migraines. Metoprolol is a drug that lowers blood pressure. It is a medicine that cannot be stopped ...

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What Causes Fainting? Vasovagal Syncope

What is Vasovagal Syncope? When I was in my late 20’s I had to transfer my life insurance policy to a different company. The standard protocol before a life insurance company will insure you is to send a medical professional like a nurse to draw blood from you to see how healthy (or not) you ...