Amox TR K CLV (also known as Amox TR-K, Amox TR-K CLV, Amox TR-K-CLV and Amox TR K CLV 875 125) is an abbreviation for , an antibiotic in the penicillin group that combines amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Due to its expanded coverage, it is often prescribed when amoxicillin resistance is present and patients cannot… Continue reading Share Your Experiences with Amox TR K CLV
Treat us right: Comparing Cymbalta and Lyrica in the fibromyalgia community
At PatientsLikeMe, we strive to put the interests of you, the patient, first in everything we do. After all, you are the customers of the healthcare industry, and you deserve to have a say about the products and services created for you. Unfortunately, your needs and opinions often haven’t had the influence on the decision-making… Continue reading Treat us right: Comparing Cymbalta and Lyrica in the fibromyalgia community
Share and Compare: The Launch of Two Medications
The launch of a new medication can be a very exciting event. It can renew hope for a better future and provide proof of the billions spent on research every year. It can also stimulate a lot of interesting conversation. Or not. We’ve learned from you that not every new medication warrants your attention and… Continue reading Share and Compare: The Launch of Two Medications
Learn More About Your Heightened Sense of Smell
The medical term for a heightened or increased sense of smell is hyperosmia. Also known as olfactory hyperesthesia and hyperesthesia olfactoria, the word “hyperosmia” is a combination of the Greek work “hyper,” meaning “above,” and the Greek word “osme,” meaning “sense of smell.” Put together, hyperosmia is an abnormally increased sensitivity to smells and odors.… Continue reading Learn More About Your Heightened Sense of Smell
One for All: A Cross View of Patient Sharing
With more than 82,000 patients on PatientsLikeMe, there’s a lot of information being shared with one another. Last month, we highlighted how your sharing affects the experience of many on our site. Today, we continue that theme by taking a look at information being shared across all of our communities that many of you may… Continue reading One for All: A Cross View of Patient Sharing
How Patients Like You Use Your Treatments in the Real World (Cont’d)
Here is our second blog about the two recent studies published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) about how patients like you are actually using your treatments. Study Two: Treatment Adherence Barriers Your doctor has likely told you that it’s best to take your medication as prescribed. But in the real world, there… Continue reading How Patients Like You Use Your Treatments in the Real World (Cont’d)
How Patients Like You Use Your Treatments in the Real World: Two New Studies
Ever wonder how many patients like you are using drugs off-label? Or how hard is it to take MS medications as prescribed? You’re about to find out. In January, the PatientsLikeMe R&D team published not one but two studies in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) in an effort to provide answers about how… Continue reading How Patients Like You Use Your Treatments in the Real World: Two New Studies
What’s your experience with Polybion?
Polybion is a balanced B complex vitamin manufactured by Merck, Germany. Available in syrup, ampoule or tablet form, Polybion contains eight different B vitamins: thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B12), niacin (vitamin B3), panthothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), biotin (vitamin B7), folic acid (vitamin B9) and the cobalamins (vitamin B12). All types of… Continue reading What’s your experience with Polybion?
Learning from Others: Newsletter Highlights 2011
In the spirit of the New Year, here are some highlights from our recent newsletter. Read what patients like you have to say about what they’re most interested in learning from other patients this year. * * * (Amy) What are you most interested in learning from other patients this year? (bradley25 – Mood Conditions… Continue reading Learning from Others: Newsletter Highlights 2011
Mood Patient Interview: How Far I’ve Come
We continue our series from last week of getting to you the person, not just the “patient.” Here’s an interview with member “Bradley25,” a member of our PatientsLikeMe Mood Community who was interviewed for our January newsletter. Read on to learn more about how comparing his condition over time has helped give him hope… Continue reading Mood Patient Interview: How Far I’ve Come