Comparing Birth Control Pills: Cost, Effectiveness, and Health Benefits
Regarding contraceptive pills? Hello! My girlfriend and I have been using both condoms and birth control pills as contraceptive measures. She has been taking Yaz for over six months now, and she hasn't experienced any side effects, and the contraceptive effect has been quite...
Dr. Xu Yiyuan reply Pharmacology
Hello, regarding your question about "birth control pills," we cannot guarantee that our answer is 100% accurate since we are unsure which brand of birth control pills you received at the health center or gynecology clinic. We appreciate your understanding in this matte...[Read More] Comparing Birth Control Pills: Cost, Effectiveness, and Health Benefits
Best Motion Sickness Medications for Mountain Climbing Adventures
Is motion sickness medication suitable for mountain climbing? I plan to go hiking, but I need to take a tour bus up the mountain, and I tend to get motion sickness. However, I'm also concerned about feeling drowsy during the hike. What can I do to address this, or what medic...
Dr. Xu Yiyuan reply Pharmacology
Hello, regarding your inquiry about "motion sickness medication," in medical terms, we refer to it as medication for "motion sickness." Most medications related to motion sickness tend to have drowsiness as a side effect, so manufacturers often add caffeine to...[Read More] Best Motion Sickness Medications for Mountain Climbing Adventures
Is Regenerative Powder Real? Exploring Its Availability and Efficacy
Is there really a regenerative powder? Is there really such a thing as "regeneration powder"? I have seen it on Taiwanese television before. Does it actually exist? Is it available for purchase?
Dr. Xu Yiyuan reply Pharmacology
Hello Ms. Zeng: I apologize for not being able to answer your question as I am not familiar with what regenerative powder is.[Read More] Is Regenerative Powder Real? Exploring Its Availability and Efficacy
Can Mothers with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Breastfeed Safely?
I would like to ask if a mother with Hashimoto's thyroiditis can breastfeed? I would like to ask if a mother with Hashimoto's thyroiditis can breastfeed. She has hypothyroidism and needs to take medication (M84 Thyroxine sodium 0.1mg) for supplementation, which she has ...
Dr. Xu Yiyuan reply Pharmacology
There is no clear evidence indicating that thyroxine sodium has serious effects on breastfeeding infants. However, there is evidence that a small amount of the medication can be passed to the infant through breast milk, which may interfere with the screening results for congenita...[Read More] Can Mothers with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Breastfeed Safely?
Can You Split Vitamins? Understanding Dosage and Effectiveness
Can vitamins be taken in half doses? Hello, Dr. Hsu! I am currently taking a multivitamin, but I am concerned about the dosage being too high. Is it possible to cut a tablet in half for consumption? I have heard that cutting a tablet in half may damage its molecular structure, af...
Dr. Xu Yiyuan reply Pharmacology
1. YES! 2. Cutting in half does not affect its molecular structure. For example, water: the changes in the physical states of water—solid, liquid, and gas—are physical reactions and do not involve changes in molecular structure. During phase transitions, molecules gain energy, ca...[Read More] Can You Split Vitamins? Understanding Dosage and Effectiveness
Do Hemostatic Medications Affect Menstrual Cycles?
Do anticoagulants have side effects? Does taking anticoagulants affect menstruation? Please reply as soon as possible, thank you!
Dr. Xu Yiyuan reply Pharmacology
The hemostatic agent you referred to is "Tranexamic acid." Tranexamic acid, also known as Transamine, works by inhibiting the activity of enzymes such as plasmin and fibrinolysin, thereby blocking the action of plasmin activators that convert plasminogen into plasmin. T...[Read More] Do Hemostatic Medications Affect Menstrual Cycles?