Category Archives: Pregnancy

Lithium

Lithium Generic Name: lithium (LITH ee um) Brand Names: Eskalith, Lithobid What is lithium? Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium affects excitation or mania. Lithium is used to treat the manic … Continue reading

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Alli

Alli Generic Name: orlistat (OR li stat) Brand Names: alli, Xenical What is Alli? Alli (orlistat) blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body and helps you to lose weight. Alli is … Continue reading

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What’s Your Take on the New Age Limits for the Emergency Contraceptive “Plan B?”

Today, the first over-the-counter emergency contraceptive pill, Plan B, was approved by the FDA for wider distribution to teens. What do you think? The emergency contraceptive Plan B, One-Step, which has been available for a while now, will soon be … Continue reading

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