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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Bupe Allergy Buprenorphine induction has been the mainstay of emergency department treatment of opioid use disorder for more than a decade [11, 12]. Of note, screening is often required for insurance approval for substance use treatment. Our experience: Traditionally, ED physicians do not like ordering urine drug screens (UDS).

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How Balancing Iron Levels Can Help Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

For example, a 2017 study found that the thyroid hormone levels of anemic women with impaired thyroid function improved when they were given iron supplementation. [7] And as we’ve seen, even with supplementation, you need to address your root causes to prevent iron supply and demand challenges. Too much iron/ferritin can be a problem.

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How Do Adaptogenic Herbs Benefit Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Nikolai Lazarev defined adaptogens as “an agent that raises the body’s ability to resist stress by countering undesired stressors, whether physical, chemical, emotional, or biological.” Would you like to know if adaptogenic herbs might be of benefit to you? This can also mean fewer nutrients are absorbed.