Michal Vilímovský (EN)

I am a doctor and radiology resident in a district hospital in the Czech Republic. I like writing evidence-based articles about health, nutrition and medicine.

  • DRUG COMPARISON: Zanaflex (Tizanidine) vs Soma (Carisoprodol) vs Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine Hcl)
    December 14, 2015 at 2:15 PM
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    DRUG COMPARISON: Zanaflex (Tizanidine) vs Soma (Carisoprodol) vs Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine Hcl)

    Zanaflex, Soma and Flexeril are commonly used muscle relaxans medications and provide a relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults, such as muscle spasms, cerebral spasticity, etc. This post features a detailed comparison of the three drugs. Medical uses, side effects, mechanism of action, dosing information, contraindications and precautions of the active ingredients of these drugs (e.g. Tizanidine, Carisoprodol and Cyclobenzaprine Hcl) are compared.

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  • Tolnaftate vs Clotrimazole
    December 10, 2015 at 8:48 PM
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    Tolnaftate vs Clotrimazole

    Tolnaftate and Clotrimazole are two commonly used antifungal medicines. This post compares benefits, medical uses, side effects and mechanism of action of both medicines.

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  • Xiphoid process pain
    December 8, 2015 at 6:36 PM
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    Xiphoid process pain

    Xiphoid process pain (also called xiphoid syndrome, xiphodynia or xiphoidalgia) affects quite a few people. In this post we shall look at what causes xiphoidalgia, what are its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

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  • The 23 amazing benefits of facial massage
    December 4, 2015 at 1:09 PM
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    The 23 amazing benefits of facial massage

    Facial massage has recently become very popular. This post features 23 amazing benefits of facial massage for skin (acne, face lifting, wrinkles, double chin), scalp and body (allergies, lymphatic drainage, etc). Various types of facial massages are also described (acupressure, manual lymph drainage, myofacial release, shiatsu) as well as step by step techniques and precautions when doing a facial massage.

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  • Colchicine vs Allopurinol
    November 27, 2015 at 7:30 AM
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    Colchicine vs Allopurinol

    Colchicine (Colcrys) and Allopurinol (Zyloprim, Aloprim and generics) are used for gout treatment. This post compares their efficiency, dosage and intake methods, side effects and interactions in gout treatment when taking individually and together.

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  • Amiodarone vs Lidocaine
    November 25, 2015 at 8:24 PM
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    Amiodarone vs Lidocaine

    Amiodarone (Cordarone, Nextrone, Pacerone) and Lidocaine (Lignocaine, Xylocaine) are medical drugs used for treatment of various heart conditions, such as ventricular tachycardia, cardiac arrest and abnormal hearth rhythms. This post features a detailed comparison of their indications, uses, mechanisms of action, side effects, etc.

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  • 20 cognitive biases that affect the way you make decisions
    November 24, 2015 at 3:06 PM
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    20 cognitive biases that affect the way you make decisions

    Decision making is not an easy process. While everyone sometimes makes a bad decision many of us just keep making wrong decisions each and every day. Have you ever wondered why we keep repeating the same mistakes? This post (and infographic) features 20 cognitive biases that may hinder your decision making process.

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  • Opana vs Oxycodone
    November 24, 2015 at 8:15 AM
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    Opana vs Oxycodone

    This article features an Opana (oxymorphone hydrochloride, numorphan, numorphone) vs Oxycodone (oxycontin) comparison. The strength, withdrawal effects and overall effects of both drugs in treatment of pain, muscle craps, etc. are compared.

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  • Bontril vs Phentermine
    November 20, 2015 at 5:32 PM
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    Bontril vs Phentermine

    Are you overweight? Have you tried many weight loss programs without any avail? So if you want to lose weight quickly then you need to read this article as it will tell you about two weight loss drugs known as bontril (phendimetrazine) and phentermine. We compared both drugs for you to help you understand how bontril and phentermine work.

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  • Nucynta vs Tramadol: drug comparison guide
    November 18, 2015 at 9:48 PM
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    Nucynta vs Tramadol: drug comparison guide

    Nucynta (Tapentadol) and Tramadol (Ultram) are pain killing medications. This article features a detailed comparison of medical uses, mechanism of action, side effects and precautions of both drugs. You will also learn about intake methods and other important facts concerning these pain killers.

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  • Ativan vs Xanax
    November 13, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    Ativan vs Xanax

    This article compares Ativan (Lorazepam) vs Xanax (Alprazolam). These are two popular panic and anxiety fighting medications.The article compares medical indications, side effects, contraindications and other features of both Lorazepam and Alprazolam. Withdrawal symptoms of Xanax and Ativan are also described.

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  • Benadryl vs Sudafed
    November 8, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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    Benadryl vs Sudafed

    This article compares Benadryl vs Sudafed for treatment of sleep disorders, motion sickness, cough, itchiness, nausea, etc. Medical applications, uses, pharmacokinetic properties, side effects and precautions of both drugs are compared.

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