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  2. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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    Lactulose is commonly prescribed for children who develop fear of their bowel movements and are withholders. This is because lactulose, when dosed in the proper amount, causes a bowel movement that is impossible to retain for very long. Lactulose is also used for the elderly because of its gentle and consistent results. [medical citation needed]

  3. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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    Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. [4] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment. [4] It is taken by mouth. [4] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains. [4]

  4. Statin - Wikipedia

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    The best-selling statin is atorvastatin, also known as Lipitor, which in 2003 became the best-selling pharmaceutical in history. [12] The manufacturer Pfizer reported sales of US$12.4 billion in 2008. [13] Patient compliance with statin usage is problematic despite robust evidence of the benefits. [14] [15]

  5. Hospital medication errors left SoCal patients at risk. One ...

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    State regulators faulted two hospitals in Southern California for medication errors that put patients at risk, including one who suffered a brain bleed after receiving repeated doses of blood thinner.

  6. Hepatic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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    [4] [23] Lactulose does not appear to be more effective than lactitol for treating people with hepatic encephalopathy. [23] Side effects of lactulose and lactitol include the possibility of diarrhea, abdominal bloating, gassiness, and nausea. [23] In acute liver failure, it is unclear whether lactulose is beneficial.

  7. Weight-loss drugs draw Americans back to the doctor - AOL

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    Powerful weight-loss drugs are expanding use of U.S. health care as patients starting prescriptions are diagnosed with obesity-related conditions or take the drugs to become eligible for other ...

  8. ‘No one should have to be fighting cancer and insurance at ...

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    Instead of being able to calmly focus on her chemotherapy treatment, Arete Tsoukalas had to spend hours on the phone arguing with her insurer while receiving infusions in the hospital.

  9. Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe/atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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