# Medication

Healthcare articles tagged Medication.

**How to Get Rid of Sunburn Redness Overnight? 5 Best Solutions**  
Sunburn can be painful and detrimental to the skin, and various remedies can offer relief and aid recovery. Aloe Vera is a natural solution that provides a cooling sensation and promotes skin healing. Cool water serves as an immediate soothing agent, while over-the-counter creams, enriched with ingredients like aloe vera and hydrocortisone, assist in alleviating sunburn discomfort. It's also essential to remain hydrated, with water, sports drinks, and coconut water being recommended choices. Non-prescription pain relievers can minimize discomfort, but caution is required due to potential side effects. Lastly, proper rest is an often-underestimated component that supports the body's natural recovery process  
By Khang T. Vuong, MHA  
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**5 Best Ozempic and Wegovy Alternatives for Weightlosss**  
There are 5 categories of semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) alternatives for blood sugar control: (1) GLP-1 drugs such as exenatide, liraglutide, and dulaglutide; (2) DPP-4 inhibitors (e.g., sitagliptin, linagliptin); (3) SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., canagliflozin, dapagliflozin); (4) metformin; and (5) natural supplements such as cinnamon, berberine, and bitter melon.  
By Khang T. Vuong, MHA  
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**7 Best Eye Drops for Allergies**  
The best overall eye drops are Alaway Antihistamine Eye Drops by Bausch + Lomb due to their prescription strength and active ingredient, ketotifen. Other options include Pataday Once Daily Relief, Visine Allergy Eye Relief, Zaditor Antihistamine Eye Drops, Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye drops, Naphcon-A Eye Drops, and Lastacaft, which have their own benefits.  
By Jasiah Hasan  
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**How Much does Pinworm Medicine Cost Without Insurance?**  
An over-the-counter (OTC) oral suspension pinworm medication costs around $15 per 30mL supply. The average cost of prescription (Rx) pinworm medications tends to be much more expensive, averaging around $600 per pill.  
By Jasiah Hasan  
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**How Much Does a Cortisone Shot Cost Without Insurance?**  
A Cortisone shot without insurance ranges between $100 to $300 depending on the type. This is the price range per steroid injection. Many additional fees may be associated with your steroid injection, so it is essential to speak to your healthcare professional to understand the total cost before receiving the procedure.  
By Kendra Bean  
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**How much does Norvasc (Amlodipine) cost without Insurance?**  
The Norvasc tablet comes in 2.5 mg, 5mg, and 10 mg doses and can cost about $34.44 for generic Amlodipine and $376.50 for Brand-Name Norvasc without insurance.  
By Alexandra Thompson  
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**How much does Lisinopril cost without insurance?**  
Without insurance, the average cost of lisinopril ranges from $15 to $60. Factors like where you get your prescription filled, what dose you are prescribed, and whether you are taking the brand or generic version of the drug influence the cost of lisinopril.  
By Shandra Ahsan  
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**Weird Aftertaste from Paxlovid COVID Pills. Why and How Long Does It Last?**  
Paxlovid has been shown to leave a weird metallic taste in the mouth called dysgeusia which means altered or impaired sense of taste. Our taste buds are made up of papillae which detect the various flavors in our foods, and certain medications, like paxlovid, trigger the bitterness receptors in our taste buds.  
By Janelle Campbell  
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**How Much is Aripiprazole Without Insurance?**  
Without insurance, the out-of-pocket cost can range from about $12.25 to $900, depending on quantity and dosage. Abilify is significantly more expensive than Aripiprazole, with the cheapest option (without insurance coverage) for thirty 5mg tablets at Wegmans for $581.46.  
By Alexandra Thompson  
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**Where to Find Antiviral Medication Paxlovid in San Francisco**  
As of May 2022, Paxlovid prescriptions can be filled at pharmacies in San Francisco including CVS and Walgreens. The Pfizer antiviral, Paxlovid is the go-to prescription and is available free of charge to all residents who present a positive test result and meet the prescription criteria.  
By Dvora Kluwgant, MD  
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**Where To Get Antiviral Medication Paxlovid in New York City**  
As of April 2022, Paxlovid prescriptions can be filled at all major pharmacies in New York City including CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Duane Reade. The Pfizer antiviral, Paxlovid is the go-to prescription across all five boroughs and is available free of charge to all residents who present a positive test result and meet the prescription criteria.  
By Alexandra Thompson  
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