DRUGS vs. HERBAL ALTERNATIVES

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DRUGS vs. HERBAL ALTERNATIVES
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Depression

• Drugs Monoamine oxidase (MAO inhibitors)
  Nardil Wellbutrin Selective Serotonin Reuptake
  Inhibitors (SSRIs) Prozac, Zoloft, Elavil,
  Adapin, Sinequin
• Side Effects Sexual dysfunction chest pain and
  chills fever, edema, arrrythmias, migraine, CHF,
  hypotension.

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Depresssion
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Bronchitis

• Cough suppressants, with or w/o codeine and
  antihistamines and decongestants (Comtrex,
  Contac, Actifed Robitussin, Proventil)
• Side effects rash, urticaria (hives), angioedema
  (like hives but eruptions occur under the skin
  usually around the eyes, mouth and feet),
  hoarseness, oropharyngeal edema (swelling of the
  air passage, inability to speak, wheezing,
  inability to rid secretions), atrial fibrillation
  (upper chambers of the heart quiver and beat
  irregularly), supraventricular tachycardia (rapid
  rhythm of the heart), extrasystoles (Premature
  Ventricular Contractions)

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Bronchitis

• Herb Horehound, licorice, marshmallow, mullein,
  wild cherry bark

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Bruises

• Analgesics Aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen

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Bruises (handle externally)

• Herbs Arnica, calendula, chamomile, comfrey and
  St. Johns Wort

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Burns

• Topical Analgesics Bactine, Solarcaine,
  Lanacaine (Basic Lidocaine)
• Side-effects Corticosteroids cause numbness of
  skin and mucous membranes, pigmentation changes
  (37) or blanching redness or erythema allergic
  reactions like urticaria, angioedema and
  bronchospasm

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Burns

• Herbs Aloe, calendula, comfrey, gotu kola,
  plaintain

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Canker Sores

• Drugs Anbesol, Orajel or topical steroids like
  aristocort and fluinide
• Side effects Same side effects of lidocaine

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Canker Sores

• Herbs Ginkgo, goldenseal, gotu kola, licorice

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Cardiac Arrhythmia

• Drugs Lanoxin (digoxin) propranolol (inderal)
  verapimil (Calan, Covera)
• Side Effects drowsiness, arrhythmias,
  interactions with diabetes, thyroid, depression,
  kidneys, liver and circulation problems

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Cardiac Arrhythmias

• Herbs Chamomile, hawthorn, kava-kava, reishi,
  valerin

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Drugs Lasix (diuretic furosemide) and HCTZ,
  NSAIDs (Naproxen)
• Side Effects sulfa allergies sudden fluid loss
  effects kidneys and result in coma, lowering of
  blood K,NA and Mg. and heart abnormalities

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Herbs Boswellia, Gingko and Turmeric

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Drugs Valium, Xanax (benzodiazepines) and
  NSAIDs like Motrin and Aleve
• Side Effects Clumsiness, slurred speech,
  drowsiness, unsteady gait, stomach cramps,
  blurred vision, libido drop, constipation,
  diarrhea, mouth watering, weakness, muscle spasms.