Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD

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Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD

Dr. Oche is a seasoned Public Health specialist who holds a post graduate certificate in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, an MPH, and a PhD both from Texila American University. He is a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK. He authored two books: "The Unseen Terrorist," published by AuthorHouse UK, and "The Night Before I Killed Addiction."

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Low Dose Naltrexone

Medicines

Low Dose Naltrexone Benefits

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD June 1, 2022 0

What Is Low Dose Naltrexone? Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist that is taken orally to block opioid docking sites (receptors) on cells. It is approved by the U.S.... Read more.

What Happens If You Take Lamictal And Are Not Bipolar

Drugs Q & A

What Happens If You Take Lamictal And Are Not Bipolar?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels,... Read more.

Can You Take DayQuil at Night

Medicines

Can You Take DayQuil at Night?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

What is DayQuil? DayQuil is an over-the-counter medication commonly used to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, flu, or allergies. It typically contains... Read more.

Cephalexin 500mg

Medicines

Cephalexin 500mg: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

What is cephalexin 500mg used for? Cephalexin 500mg is an FDA-approved antibiotic. Cephalexin 500mg is a first-generation cephalosporin utilized in the treatment... Read more.

Pancreatic Cancer and zantac tablets

General Warnings

Five Major Causes Of Pancreatic Cancer You Must Know

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

Among all the cancers known to medical science, pancreatic cancer is quite hard to detect during its early stages. It remains the fourth major cause of cancer-related... Read more.

What to Avoid When Taking Low Dose Naltrexone 1

General Warnings

What to Avoid When Taking Low Dose Naltrexone

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

For most people, taking a new medication may mean switching up your lifestyle a bit and that includes the foods you eat. A drug interaction is a reaction between... Read more.

Is 1 mg Estradiol A Low Dose

Drugs Q & A

Is 1 mg of Estradiol A Low Dose?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

Menopause is a point in time 12 months after a woman’s last period. The years leading up to that point, when women may have changes in their monthly cycles,... Read more.

What Happens When Vyvanse Dose is Too Low

Drugs Q & A

What Happens When Vyvanse Dose is Too Low?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. An estimated 8.4% of... Read more.

Is 0.5 mg of Lorazepam a Low Dose

Drugs Q & A

Is 0.5 mg of Lorazepam a Low Dose?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every... Read more.

Is 10mg of Lexapro a Low Dose

Drugs Q & A

Is 10mg of Lexapro Considered a Low Dose?

by Dr. Oche Otorkpa PG Cert, MPH, PhD May 31, 2022 0

Depression is a common illness worldwide, with an estimated 3.8% of the population affected, including 5.0% among adults and 5.7% among adults older than 60 years.... Read more.