It is illegal for a drug company to promote a medicine for uses not approved by the government, though it is not illegal for doctors to prescribe medicines for so-called off-label uses.

It is illegal for a drug company to promote a medicine for uses not approved by the government, though it is not illegal for doctors to prescribe medicines for so-called off-label uses.

Warner-Lambert's shadowing program involved an estimated 75 to 100 doctors in several Northeast states, Dr. Franklin estimated in court documents. Each doctor was paid $350 or more for each day they let sales representatives watch as they examined patients, according to court documents.

Other companies also pay doctors to open their doors to sales people.

The federal investigation, which stems from the whistle-blower lawsuit, centers on marketing activities that took place in the mid- to late-1990's, before Pfizer bought Warner-Lambert in 2000. The lawsuit argues that Medicaid paid tens of millions of dollars it should not have for Neurontin prescriptions written for unapproved uses.

Pfizer said that in 2000 more than 78 percent of Neurontin prescriptions were written for unapproved uses. Sales of the drug are growing at a rate of 50 percent a year - fueled mostly by those off-label uses.

Neurontin has been approved by the F.D.A. for a very narrow use: controlling seizures in epileptics who already take another drug. But one marketing executive at Warner-Lambert, in a recorded voice-mail message that is part of the lawsuit, told sales representatives: "If we are going to market Neurontin effectively, we have to do it for monotherapy, for epilepsy, also for pain and bipolar and other psychiatric uses." (Monotherapy refers to using a single drug to treat a condition, which is not an approved use of Neurontin.)

Diabetic people should consider with their doctors an exercise regimen t

Diabetic people should consider with their doctors an exercise regimen that they can do without injuring themselves as well as something that they will stick to. Keeping circulation as optimal as possible helps prevent many of the complications that diabetics suffer. Massage therapy has been shown to help with circulation as well.
The footwear or shoes play an important role in the lives of those suffering from diabetes. Footwear must be of finer quality and must not have any problems like causing pain or wounds. This will make the patient feel more comfortable and can carry on.
Steps should be taken to reduce it and cut the increase of pain Once pain and burning feeling develop
Many medicines are available nowadays to reduce the pain but natural remedies are taken by almost everyone. The medicines not only cause side effects they are also very costly.
The natural remedies for the pain and the burning feeling are meditation, oil treatments, water treatments and massages. Finding out the comfortable, natural and secure way should be taken from the doctor’s advise.
Many patients are afraid to discuss natural remedies and treatments with their physicians because they think their doctor will close the door on their wishes, but this is not always the case, especially with diabetes.

success with your ARTALGIA

My mother has had tremendous success with your ARTALGIA for her neuropathy pain. I was curious if you have any products that might be beneficial for sore knees. I do not know the exact cause of the pain but after about 20 minutes sitting in a car the pain is very severe. I have tried the combination of Chondroiton and Glucosamine supplements with no luck. I would appreciate any information you might have. Please E-mail me with info. Thanks

Barbiturates occasionally cause myalgia, neuralgia, artalgia,

Barbiturates occasionally cause myalgia, neuralgia, artalgia, 

Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and, based on this, they produce
a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. Group barbiturate commonly used to induce sedation. Pentobarbital and sekobarbital used orally or IM at a dose of 100-150 mg adults and 1 mg / kg in children over 6 months.
The advantage is not extended recovery period
and less cause unwanted reactions. Phenobarbital is easily available with a weak depressant effect on respiration and circulation, and rarely causes nausea and vomiting.
Barbiturates showed some different effects on the excitation and inhibition of synaptic transmission. Capacity berbiturat helps the benzodiazepine GABA most resembles the work, but at higher doses can be as a GABA agonist-nergik, so that at high doses of barbiturates can cause severe CNS depression.
Barbiturates are rapidly absorbed orally and perfect from the stomach and small intestine into the blood. In IV barbiturate used to treat epilepsy and status induce and maintain general anesthesia. Barbiturates are widely distributed and can cross the placenta, binding with plasma proteins according to solubility in fat (the biggest thiopental)
Barbiturates are soluble in fat, such as thiopental and metoheksital, after IV administration, will be dumped in fat and muscle tissue. This will lead levels in plasma and brain down quickly.
Barbiturates are less lipophilic, such as aprobarbital and phenobarbital, is metabolized in the liver was almost perfect before excreted in the kidneys
Barbiturates should not be administered to patients with barbiturate allergy, liver or kidney disease, hypoxia, Parkinson's disease. Barbiturates should also not be given to people with certain psikoneurotik, because it can add to the confusion in the evening that occurs in patients older
Symptoms of CNS depression is a residue after the hypnotic effect ends. Can occur several days after the drug was discontinued. Residual effects may include vertigo, nausea, or diarrhea. Sometimes arise emotional disorders and phobias can gain weight.
Barbiturates occasionally cause myalgia, neuralgia, artalgia, especially in patients who suffer from insomnia psikoneurotik. When given in a state of pain, can cause restlessness, excitement, and even delirium. 

Potassium
Potassium supplementation yields improved insulin sensitivity, responsiveness and secretion in diabetics. Insulin administration often causes a potassium deficiency.

Alpha lipoic acid.

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Alpha lipoic acid. This fat and water soluble antioxidant can protect nerve cells from further damage and assist in the repair of damaged nerve cells. A trained and qualified health care professional should determine the dosage that is right for you. In most cases, you will start with 300mg with each meal.
 
• L-arginine. This important amino acid improves blood flow, an important step in repairing nerve damage. A dose of 250 mg three times daily is the starting dose. Note that patients with a history of Herpes should not take this amino acid as it has been implicated in an increase in outbreaks. 

• Omega-3s and omega-6s. Since nerve cells depend on fat for repair and healthy function, supplementing with these important fats can create great imrpovements in DPN.
A blood test is often used to examine RBC levels of these fats to determine specific needs. Since both omega 3's and 6's need to be in ideal balance in DPN, it is best to determine actual blood cell levels for optimum dosing.

Interactions FAQ and Information

Artalgia is a homeopathic medicine. Historically the benefit of this type of product is that there are no side effects and you can thus mix it with other meds. Please note that Artalgia does increase blood flow and thus patients on heart meds should add it slowly to their current prescriptions. You can tell you have too much because you get a headache. The treatment is to cut the dose in half and build up.  Patients with less then 25% kidney function often have problems with my product due to the blood flow.  Start with 2 drops and work up.

Vitamin E was found to improve glucose tolerance

Vitamin E
People with diabetes have a higher than usual need for vitamin E, which improves insulin activity and acts as an antioxidant and a blood oxygenator. Research has shown that people with low blood levels of vitamin E are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. Double-blind studies show that vitamin E improves glucose tolerance in people with Type 2 diabetes (NIDDM). Vitamin E was found to improve glucose tolerance in elderly non-diabetics.

 

A vitamin E deficiency results in increased free-radical-induced damage, particularly of the lining of the vascular system. Supplemental vitamin E may help prevent diabetic complications through its antioxidant activity, the inhibition of the platelet-releasing reaction and platelet aggregation, increasing HDL-cholesterol levels and its role in fatty acid metabolism. Vitamin E protects animals from diabetic cataracts.
The most impressive study on vitamin E and diabetes used a total of 1,350 international units of d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate daily, divided into three doses. Begin by taking 400 international units each morning. After two weeks, add another dose of 400 international units in the evening. After two more weeks, add another 400 international units in the afternoon.
It may require three months or more of supplementation for benefits to become apparent. The trace mineral selenium functions synergistically with vitamin E.
Note: If you have high blood pressure, limit your intake of supplemental vitamin E to a total of 400 international units daily. If you are taking an anticoagulant (blood thinner), consult your physician before taking supplemental vitamin E.

The job growth was on pace with gains over the last year, the Labor Department reported, with the biggest gains in health care, food services, construction and manufacturing.

The job growth was on pace with gains over the last year, the Labor Department reported, with the biggest gains in health care, food services, construction and manufacturing.

glonoinum--Vasomotor disorders during menopause, congestive headaches, dizziness due to cerebral congestion.
hamamelis--Passive hemorrhage syndrome, varicose veins, hemorrhoids.
pulsatilla--Pain of varicose veins, heaviness in the legs, chilblains.