Archive for the ‘Compounding Pharmacies’ Category

Testosterone May Relieve Depression in Men

Do men get depressed? It may be more common than you realize. Depression may seem to be more common in women, but out of the 19 million Americans with depression, 6.6% (or 6.4 million) are men. Depression can be mild to debilitating and also related to anxiety, substance abuse, and panic disorders. Antidepressants are often prescribed to improve depressed symptomes [...]

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Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

Several women have turned to bioidentical hormones to find safe, effective relief from menopausal symptoms. Yet, many “health experts” disapprove of the increasingly popular therapy. An article recently published by ABC News criticized the use of bioidentical hormones, as medical experts argue bioidentical hormones are not safe for hormone replacement therapy. These experts advocate that [...]

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What is Compounded Thyroid?

Compounded thyroid is natural desiccated thyroid obtained through a compounding pharmacy. It is composed of Thyroid U.S.P., which is derived from porcine. Manufactured in the United States, Thyroid U.S.P. contains thyroid hormones, T3 (Liothyronine) and T4 (Leothyroxine). Compounded thyroid uses lactose, which is also found in Thyroid U.S.P., as filler in the compounded capsule. Thyroid [...]

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Is Compounded Thyroid Still Available?

Approximately 27 million Americans have a thyroid disorder, in which 2 million of these individuals take a natural desiccated thyroid (DT). With recent discussions surrounding an FDA-ban on thyroid distributors and a shortage of raw material (Thyroid U.S.P.), consumers have started to fear that DT will soon be impossible to obtain. A chain of events [...]

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