| People's Pharmacy: Toprol could ease migraines
Toprol (metoprolol) is a beta-blocker. This type of medicine is often used to treat heart problems or high blood pressure. It is also prescribed to prevent migraine headaches. Q: I have seen full-page ads for Fosamax Plus D in my local newspaper. Why is Merck spending so much money advertising this osteoporosis drug? Could it be that the company is worried people will quit this medicine after learning that the benefits persist even after stopping it? I was also intrigued to read that acid-suppressing drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may be linked to hip fractures. Drugs like Fosamax can cause symptoms of heartburn, for which people would take acid suppressors. Could this create a vicious cycle? Answer: Two articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Dec.
Tony's Take
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A few minutes after John Beilein's Mountaineers knocked off Rutgers, the WVU bench boss (I had to get that in there at least once) made a comment that was quite interesting. The coach said normally freshman players that make big shots go on to have big careers. He pointed to Joe Herber, Kevin Pittsnogle, and Patrick Beilein as examples. The theory isn't limited to basketball -- actually if you do something very well at a young age chances are you'll only get better as you get older. You just knew that Donald Trump was cutting deals in elementary school and Simon Cowell was criticizing the lunch ladies for serving bad food. I'm regressing. John Beilein made his comment about Da'Sean Butler, the young forward with the old-school game. Big sweeping crossover dribbles, exaggerated jump stops, and long scoop lay ups that all have a playground flavor but are fundamentally perfect.
Uninsured to get help with medicines
KERSHAW - Communicare, a nonprofit group based in Columbia, is partnering with other Kershaw groups to reach out to the area's uninsured when it comes to drug prescriptions.Outreach coordinator Kimberly Martin said her organization is looking to provide free medication to qualifying Kershaw-area residents, and will be accepting applications between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Kershaw Community Health Education Center on East Marion St. It will be partnering with prominent local outreach groups for the medically-underserved, such as Kershaw Health and Education Center and the Care Clinic.It will be the group's first time in Kershaw, Martin said. Kershaw has a large number of people without insurance to pay for prescription medicine."Many receive medication from the Care Clinic and area churches," she said.
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