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<title>What To Remember Regarding Poison Ivy</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:08:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A plant that looks like a weed and is always avoided at all costs is called Poison Ivy. It grows either like a bush or a tree growing vine. Attached to a stem there are three leaflets. The color of the leaf changes like other normal leaves do; they change to yellow, orange or red. Sometimes green flowers and berries with a whitish color are grown around it.<br /><br />Most parents at one time has told their child to stay away from the poison ivy. Children however, do not really know what the plant looks like so if they are playing outside by themselves, they may run into the plant without realizing it. You will notice between 12 to 24 hours some redness, blisters and possible swelling and care should be given immediately.<br /><br />If oil comes in contact with the skin a rash will more than likely to appear. Coming in contact with this plant is not serious however it can be irritating. With all the itching and the blistering you have become self conscious. This needs to be looked at and dealt with immediately.<br /><br />A result of coming into contact with this plant is how itchy it is. To help the itching you can find an antihistamine sold over the counter at a local grocery store. These antihistamines come in creams, sprays or lotions. You can also find some to take orally if you want.<br /><br />To treat the rash itself you need to purchase a hydrocortisone which also comes in creams or sprays. There are other hydrocortisone products you could use products including baking soda, calamine, Aveeno and more. These products are to dry out the blisters. Your grocery stores should also carry these products.<br /><br />Contact a doctor right away is your face or genitals have been affected. These areas are more sensitive so they can scar and can swell up very easily. No one wants to go through that, so this is why it is in your best interest to talk to a doctor. You should also see your doctor is the rash is on more than 10 percent of your body, about the size of your stomach. Seek medical attention if you see signs of an infection also.<br /><br />The rash typically does not spread since urushiol is no found in the blisters. However, you will want to keep your hands washed, especially children since they may scratch and skin will be under the nail. There are times you do want to seek the attention of your doctor and that is when the rash does not seem to be getting better or if it covers most of the body. Also go to the doctor if it is oozing out puss or if you have a high temperature.<br /><br />Today, studies have shown how the plant of the poison ivy is getting larger in size, but the question is why. Research from Duke University shows that carbon dioxide causes these plants to double in size since the 1950s. This leaf is also producing oils that are more toxic. If carbon dioxide is the culprit then this can become an epidemic. ]]></description>
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<title>A Few Ways To Help You Get Into Medical School -- This Year.</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:40:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ So, what's changed about 2010 that suddenly make getting into medical school different? Not much, really, it's still all about nailing those fundamentals. But if you're wondering exactly what those are, check out these 5 things.<br /><br />#5: Practice Your Admissions Interview.<br /><br />Pretend you're an actor, and you're rehearsing for a big theatrical performance. Rehearsal is key. We're not asking you to memorize a rote performance and repeat it word-for-word, but remembering what your best answers are to some common interview questions is just plain common sense.<br /><br />#4: Do Your Research Online.<br /><br />Hey, you're on a website right now, going through an article about the entire medical school admissions process, no? Find those eBooks, blogs, other articles, and general 'content' on getting into medical school, print a bunch of them out, and make yourself a little reference guide.<br /><br />#3: Hit the Bookstore.<br /><br />If you're about to do a medical school interview, you might be faced with a question about some of the current issues facing doctors in 2010. Medical schools want to see well-informed, curious, interested candidates who are conscious of the role doctors play in society. Actively seek out literature to broaden your perspective. Read Atul Gawande and Oliver Sacks, and stay sharp.<br /><br />#2: Buy a Style Guide.<br /><br />If you're liable to lapse into terrible, bureaucratic prose every time you have to write a motivation letter, you are in desperate need of a writer's guide. Pick up a few of them (or stick to the classic Strunk & White) and make sure your prose is direct, accessible, and clear. Your future self will thank you.<br /><br />#1: Sometimes, A Consultant Can Be Crucial to Success.<br /><br />It's not the easiest thing in the world, trying to get into medical school all on your own. If you find yourself struggling, or just need to get some professional perspective, look to the people who know the process inside and out. Talk to your counselors at school, or find a qualified advisor who knows what they're doing. It might be the best investment you could make. ]]></description>
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<title>Conventional & Alternative Veterinary Medical Care for Your Animals at Kilshannagh Veterinary Clinic</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:57:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With the aim of providing comprehensive conventional and alternative treatments for horses and small animals Drs. Mark and Tina Aiken constructed their practice premises on their farm in Ancramdale, Columbia County, New York in 2005 and named it Kilshannagh Veterinary Clinic.  Prior to 2005, both Drs. Mark and Tina spent several years in large, multi-doctor veterinary clinics in Great Britain, Germany and the United States. Their years of cumulative experiences in different practice environments, treating horses and small animals, led them gradually to the belief that high quality veterinary medicine, embracing both conventional and alternative approaches, could be successfully provided in a smaller practice setting, combining quality, responsiveness and accessibility.<br /><br />The team of doctors at Kilshannagh Veterinary Clinic is highly educated and well experienced. Since the inception of clinic, Dr. Mark also known as <b>Hudson Valley Horse Vet</b> has provided a complete range of equine veterinary services. He devotes a considerable amount of his time to working on lameness issues, an aspect of his work that he finds particularly interesting and it has been his philosophy to provide high quality equine veterinary services, embracing the latest technology, but at the same time, to remain small, accessible and responsive to his clients. Co-Founder Dr. Tina specializes in providing a comprehensive combination of traditional and alternative veterinary therapies for small animals and horses, in an approachable and medically current manner. Another team member Dr. Alison Kaufman is is especially interested in preventative medicine, dentistry and internal medicine. She enjoys general practice and derives much satisfaction from helping clients to gain the most from their horses, be it for companionship or performance.<br /><br />Equine services at Kilshannagh Veterinary Clinic are provided by Dr. Mark Aiken and Dr. Alison Kaufman. Additionally, Dr. Tina Aiken provides acupuncture, chiropractic care and health advice from a complementary medicine perspective. The kind of services that we offer are Routine Healthcare and Internal Medicine, Lameness Evaluation, Lameness Treatment, Prepurchase and Insurance Examinations, Dentistry, Minor Surgery, Hospitalization Services, Emergency Services, Nutritional assessment, advice and supplements, Acupuncture, Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT), Intravenous Vitamin Therapy, Prolotherapy, Ozone Therapy, Shockwave Therapy , Adult Stem Cell Therapy, Hormone Balancing with Bioidentical Hormones, Low Energy Photon Therapy (LEPT), Telephone Consultations, Chiropractic, Herbal Medicine (Western and Chinese) & New Client Registration. <br /><br />Kilshannagh Veterinary Clinic primarily service Dutchess and Columbia Counties, New York. Also selectively provide service in the surrounding counties (Putnam, Ulster, Orange and Greene). Travel to more distant locations for Prepurchase examinations and for care of ongoing cases for existing clients is provided whenever possible. If you would like to register as a new client for Equine Service then please call our office at 518-329-5213 or complete and return the Registration Form (PDF) to us by fax or e-mail. ]]></description>
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<title>Penis Enlargement - Pills or Exercise?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:47:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ If you are like most men you have questions about male enhancement. How can I grow a bigger penis and is it possible to increase my penis size are probably the most asked questions concerning the topic of enlargement. To provide the answers it is first necessary to understand what the different male enhancement products are actually intended to do. Here's a look at the most popular products.<br /><br /><b>Enzyte And Extenze Pills</b><br /><br />Male enhancement pills are to be used for increasing blood flow to the genital area. Regardless of the brand, these pills will not produce any permanent penis growth. Even the promise of increased blood flow will probably be minimal. If it does occur the only result will be a slight increase in the firmness of your erections, but no increase in actual size will ever occur.<br /><br /><b>Gadgets And Other Gimmicks</b><br /><br />Gadgets such as penis extenders, stretchers and vacuum pumps are dangerous devices that can cause painful blisters and bruises. Overuse can also damage delicate blood vessels and capillaries which could lead to deformity and even permanent impotence. The one thing they will not cause is permanent penile growth! Other gimmicks that will not create any growth are creams and ointments, patches or the latest, enlargement chewing gum! These things are just a way of getting desperate men to spend their money in hopes of finding an easy way to increase the size of their manhood. Forget it! None of them will work.<br /><br /><b>How Can I Grow A Bigger Penis?</b><br /><br />The one clinically proven method for increasing penis size is natural penile exercise. These exercises, done with just your hands will quickly add an inch of extra length and thickness to your penis, if you follow the routines exactly as suggested. An entire routine will take less than 10 minutes a day to complete, but the results can be phenomenal.<br /><br />Don't fall prey to the gadgets and gimmicks, including the popular male enhancement products like <b>Enzyte and Extenze pills</b>. They will not make your penis grow. The only way to grow a bigger manhood is to follow a good exercise program for your penis. How much do you want it? Enough to set aside 10 minutes a day for some easy exercises? That answer should be obvious!<br /><br />Are you tired of seeing the women giggle and snicker when that special time arrives? You can turn the laughter into pleasurable moans of anticipation if you use this great penis enlargement exercise program! You will gain both extra length and thickness...GUARANTEED!<br /><br />This could be the most important decision you ever make. Continue to suffer the shame and humiliation of your tiny penis, or start an exercise program that can make you huge! The decision should be easy. Get started with these easy penis exercises right now! ]]></description>
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<title>Immunization Schedule - Updates and Prediction On Swine Flu</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:37:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Although the H1N1 panic is at a fever pitch at this time, it's a safe bet that by summer 2010 the swine flu issue will have faded off into the boneyard of vaccine memorabilia. Policymakers have well discerned that this particular type of illusion has a finite shelf life, due in no small part to the ever-shortening attention span of the collective American mentality.<br /><br />We must recall that the commotion in recent years over smallpox, anthrax, SARS, and Avian flu lasted only as long as necessary for the drug and vaccine funds to be allocated. Once that happens, there is no longer any motive to continue to fan the flames of pandemic hysteria - a media campaign like that requires so much effort, and costs so much money to maintain, especially for a disease that never existed in the first place.<br /><br />If people were to be paying moderate attention to the emergencies that appear on a regular basis they would become desensitized to the urgency of these situations. They forget that we all survived the last scare and will very likely survive the current one as well.<br /><br />LICENSED AND UNTESTED. This is exactly wherein lies the clear and present danger of the current swine flu vaccine program. This swine flu vaccine is actually being brought into existence for dissemination among the general public, starting with children. With 5 manufacturers having begun clinical trials only in August 2009, none scheduled for completion until next April, it is an astounding lesson in vaccine politics that the FDA approved the untested H1N1 vaccine on 15 Sep 09, just one month after the testing began! [www.sanofipasteur.com] Licensed and untested.<br /><br />The exact same sequence of events led to the swine flu fiasco that took place in'76. 50 million received the immunization with the untested vaccine. This vaccine was responsible for 21 deaths and 565 paralyzed before being withdrawn just ten weeks later. Another vaccine was never added to the immunization schedule for swine flu. Why wasn't another vaccine released? If the threat of swine flu was urgent enough to start vaccinating the public before testing was complete, what happened to the huge threat? Why was the toxic vaccine withdrawn and not replaced with one that had been researched and tested?<br /><br />It is becoming increasingly clear that natural selection will favor the lines of those parents who take these extra precautions to protect and safeguard the inner immunity of their children. Who else is going to come forward? The FDA, who does no testing of their own before making a decision, but relies entirely on the research submitted to them from the companies who stand to make billions in profits if the vaccine is approved?<br /><br />The vaccine manufacturers, who have been granted 100% immunity from liability for any deaths or injuries? The other regulatory agencies - NIH, CDC, HHS - whose political connections to the vaccine companies are a matter of public record?<br /><br />This is precisely what causes all the rush, the misdirection, and the hyperbole. They clearly understand that they will never have time to distribute a fully tested vaccine for the immunization of the public. Testing takes one year, but the imaginary disease will have died by then, with no hope of being resurrected. The market for immunization is here and now. If an immunization schedule isn't rapidly set up, the regulators, manufacturers, media, and clinics won't get their share of the big rewards. ]]></description>
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<title>Can Colloidal Silver Help Aids?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:07:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In general terms, colloidal silver is an alternative health product that has great antibacterial properties. This is a widely reported bactericide material that is able to neutralize and eliminate bacteria that causes serious diseases. This product contains only distilled sterile water and microscopic silver particles sometimes referred to as nano particles.<br /><br />In'90, studies from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City have shown important facts that colloidal silver can be used to control disease. In this case, such studies state that all diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, microbes, germs, pathogens, and parasites, can be controlled by electrification of the blood. Moreover, they stated that if a 50 to 100 microamperes current is put in the blood system, viruses and bacteria are altered and unable to reproduce. Then, these viruses are eliminated from in the blood through the kidneys, liver, and lymph. Colloidal silver may help to achieve similar blood purification and control disease.<br /><br />In the case of AIDS, colloidal silver attacks the bacteria and stops them from colonizing in the body cells. This product can be used in order to help the body cope with a wide variety of different infections. Given that the body has low resistance to infection, the supplement supports the body's own immunological system to prevent the further development of AIDS or at least maintain it in a steady state. There are some other studies that prove the benefits of silver to prevent other sicknesses. In vitro studies have demonstrated the antibacterial effects on the skin for burn wounds. In 2007, Atiych et al used silver sulfadiazine to treat skin burns. These studies stated that silver performed as a powerful antibacterial agent to treat infections, speed up wound healing, and prevent infections.<br /><br />Furthermore, colloidal silver has been used in the actual dressings for burn wounds to control infection. Here, the silk in the bandage contained nano-crystalline silver that prevented infections and hastened the skin healing process. Silver has also been used in medical appliances such as urinary catheters to prevent urinary infections.<br /><br />This product is currently being marketed as a dietary supplement to prevent some of the most common diseases. According to Henry Magraf, colloidal silver is conceived as a germ fighter that can prevent and treat different problems such as ear infections, staph infections, intestinal infections, leukemia, conjunctivitis and possibly herpes, sinus infections, and gingivitis. Moreover, colloidal silver is used to purify water, preserve beverages, and used in external preparations such as antiseptics. People can get colloidal silver from different online suppliers to treat various diseases and infections. It is always advisable to get colloidal silver from recognized suppliers that offer high-quality supplements to yield the best results. ]]></description>
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<title>Herbal Vaporizers Have Lots of Different Uses</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:07:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Specialized heating devices that can be used to activate specific compounds in plant or herbal matter or called vaporizers. The differ from normal heating devices because they can produce specific amounts of heat and raise the temperature of any compound to a precise degree.<br /><br />Vaporizers are extremely flexible devices and can be used for many things. People in a range of fields have found inventive ways to use the machines including massage therapists, doctors, chiropractors, and chefs.<br /><br />Whatever the use the important consideration when evaluating a vaporizer or similar heating device is the heating element. The central function of the device is to provide heat, and so the components that make up the heating system are extremely important.<br /><br />A quality vaporizer will provide heat of precise temperature and hold a stable temperature throughout use. Precise and stable heating are required for proper vaporization, without them chemicals or compounds other then the desired ones may be activated.<br /><br />Poor quality vaporizers or machines that are not working properly may vary in the heat they provide and temperatures they reach. If the temperature gets high enough here is even a chance that the material could begin burning.<br /><br />The ability of a vaporizer to perform its function is dependent largely on the material is uses to conduct heat and the control mechanism. Both will have a significant influence on the heat produced and ultimately the vapor produced.<br /><br />The best material to use for heating elements is ceramic and is what most high end vaporizes utilize. Metal can also be used although ceramic is the favored material by many people. There are special ceramic materials made specifically for heating purposes.<br /><br />Control systems can be either be digital or analog. Digital systems often have buttons and clear displays. Analog systems have knobs and must be tested to determine the best settings.<br /><br />No matter the vaporizer type, digital or analog, they are both capable of producing high quality and extremely clean vapor. Digital models are thought by some vaporists to be easier to use although everyone has there own personal preference. ]]></description>
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<title>Why An Increasing Number Of People Are Going For Liposuction</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:43:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Excess weight is perhaps the most common problem today, and people around the world are constantly searching for successful and safe weight loss methods. One of the methods using surgery to relieve the body of extra fat is liposuction.<br /><br />This technique makes use of a suction device known as cannula that is inserted into the body through a small incision that takes out the extra fat. There are many benefits of Liposuction which are not found in other techniques of losing weight.<br /><br />The biggest advantage of liposuction is that it is a faster method of losing extra pounds. Almost all other weight reduction methods like dieting or following a rigorous workout regime require a lot of strenuous effort for months, and it is tough to maintain your inspiration for such a long time. On the other hand, lipo ensures immediate loss of weight following surgery and keeps you on track to maintaining your shape by simply following a healthy and active lifestyle.<br /><br />There are a number of side effects of methods such as rigorous dieting, which can give rise to many health risks. This is not what happens with liposuction, which is a practically risk free method and does not have any significant side effects. The bruises or scars caused by surgery exist merely for a short time and not forever.<br /><br />Liposuction is highly effective in dealing with some areas of the body like the chin and thighs from which removing fat is difficult through other techniques. Liposuction can in fact guarantee significant reduction of fat from almost any part of the body as desired.<br /><br />No doubt that there are a number of advantages of undergoing liposuction, but you should not lose sight of the fact that it is a surgery nonetheless. You must ensure that you go through a thorough medical check up and consult a doctor to learn if there is any possibility of side effects on your body that the surgery might lead to. You must also be prepared for taking a short leave from work as you might need some time to recover. ]]></description>
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<title>Phentermine 37.5 Mg</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:48:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ One of the most modern ways to lose weight these days is by using drugs. Phentermine 37.5 is one such drug that is specifically made for overweight people. This drug can help the obese get back to leading healthy lives very fast. Of course it will not be a miracle weight loss over night, but phentermine 37.5 has been proved to help shed that fat quickly. There are 37.5 milligrams of phentermine hydrochloride in each capsule. <br /><br />Phentermine 37.5 mg is supplied only in capsules and tablets that come in packages of about one hundred of them. They are not supposed to be too many because they can easily cause dependency if taken haphazardly. One has to stay within the time limits that they were given. Use it for too long and you will soon need another type of medicine to undo what you have done to yourself. <br /><br />The magic of the this medication will need some back up for you to lose weight. By back up I mean that one has not got away with doing exercise. Exercise will still have to be done if one is serious about losing the excess weight. In addition to exercise and phentermine the user will also have to go on a diet that is healthy and nonfattening. <br /><br />In some cases one is not able to be on phentermine. The most obvious is when one has been drinking alcohol. The effects of the combination of those two can be lethal to the user. Those who are known to have been addicted to drugs are also not recommended to use phentermine. They can easily end up abusing this medication too so they are told to avoid it.<br /><br />This medication will have some side effects to the user. There will be some simple side effects like tremors and sweating. There are, however, those other side effects that one has to pay very special attention to. These are side effects like hypertension and extreme dizziness which do not occur normally. If they start becoming frequent, then there is a problem and use should be cut off. <br /><br />Drug abuse and dependence occur when phentermine is used for longer than the few weeks that were prescribed. The dependence will be one that is all in the head of the user. It is not a physical one. The effects of prolonged use range from being always up and down the place to lack of sleep. If the use is chronic, then one may begin to slowly lose their mind and eventually may get schizophrenic. <br /><br />Other people will try to get thinner faster and therefore use more phentermine tablets. This over dosage has its repercussions. The user will experience restlessness, confusion and hallucinations. Fatigue and depression will then be the next manifestations. When the intoxication is excessive then it will have to be curbed by administration of barbiturates. These barbiturates are normally used as mild sedatives. <br /><br />To prescribe the correct dosage of phentermine 37.5 body mass index has to be used. This is calculated as weight over the square of your height. They do this to make sure that they do not get you hooked on a high dosage. The less phentermine you need to do the job the better in the long run. ]]></description>
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<title>Information You Need To Know About Zanax</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:10:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ If you are suffering from anxiety or insomnia you may have heard of, or been prescribed the prescription medication Zanax. It can be difficult to find out the facts you need to stay safe and use it effectively. This article can help you find that information. <br /><br />Zanax is also known as Xanax or by its generic name alprazolam. It is mainly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, but it can also be used for sleeping problems because of its sedative effects. Another off-label use of this medication is to treat agitation. Any time you see the term "off-label" it refers to use for which a drug was not originally designed. Many drugs have off-label uses that are safe and effective, but you need to be aware of what the differences are and what the term refers to. <br /><br />Zanax is related to other drugs such as Ativan, Valium and Loricet. All of these medications belong to the benzodiazepine family. All of the medications in this drug family act very much alike. So they work in a very similar way they also share many of the same side effects. If you are familiar with what these side effects are you may be better prepared to handle them if it becomes an issue. You may be surprised by how strongly these medications affect you. <br /><br />Benzodiazepines like Zanax affect the central nervous system (CNS). They are classified as CNS depressants, meaning they make it workless strongly. Although it is not totally clear how this medication affects the CNS, it is believed that it acts on several different levels including the limbic, thalamic and hypothalamic levels. So it works on the CNS it can also affect systems such as the respiratory system. Using substances such as alcohol at the same time as Zanax can be a problem since it can also cause breathing problems and increased CNS effects.<br /><br />It is important to know that breathing can become shallower and slower on Zanax. This is referred to as depressed respiration. Other substances which depress respiration can be very dangerous if they are taken or used at the same time as Zanax. The main substance to be concerned with is alcohol. If you are on Zanax you may find you become inebriated much more easily or that you can become very sick. If you consume too much you can die.<br /><br />You may wonder why Zanax has such a long list of possible side effects. This is because such a large range of bodily functions are controlled by the CNS. If that is affected there can be a ripple effect. Possible side effects can range from dry mouth, constipation and increased appetite to drowsiness, emotional issues and memory impairment. Zanax can also be extremely habit forming and you may experience unpleasant symptoms if you suddenly stop using it.<br /><br />Other medical conditions can alter how your body uses this medication or what the dose you require is. These can include liver and kidney damage. Other medical conditions that may make you unable to take Zanax include asthma or breathing problems, depression, drug or alcohol dependency or glaucoma. <br /><br />You also should not use Zanax if you are pregnant or would like to become pregnant. Using this medication can affect the foetus and cause problems after birth. This can include addiction of the baby to this medication and withdrawal symptoms can be difficult to deal with in young infants. If you are breastfeeding the use of Zanax is also not a good idea. This is because it can pass into the breast milk. <br /><br />If you suffer from anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, Zanax can be a safe and effective way to treat your symptoms. You can work with your doctor to make an informed and effective decision. ]]></description>
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