I love getting Vinegar tips because vinegar is such a versatile product. You can clean with it, make your own salad dressing for dieters, it's also good for helping those with constipation.
Vinegar tips for daily living:
1)There’s nothing worse than spilling your coffee or tea on yourself! Before just throwing out your stained outfit, dab the stain with white distilled vinegar and wash normally. For best results, rinse the stain with hot or boiling water before it sets, if fabric can withstand heat.
2)Don’t you hate getting oil or grease marks on your clothes? Just sprinkle baking soda on the stain to absorb any loose oil or grease. Then, soak it in white distilled vinegar and scrub with dish soap before washing as normal. Ta-da!
3)Tomato sauce spot? No problem. All you have to do is pour white distilled vinegar directly onto the stain, then wash immediately. It’ll be like new!
4)Pro-tip: treat stains from the back of the fabric to avoid pushing the stain deeper into the fabric. Use a soft nail brush or toothbrush to scrub stain if needed.
5)Did you know that you’re supposed to treat a stain as soon as possible? If you can’t work on it immediately, try to keep it damp with water or club soda if you can.
6)Make sure that you don’t dry a garment until the stain is gone! Dryer heat will set the stain permanently.
7)Don’t wait until spring to start cleaning! Create your own window cleaner by mixing equal parts white distilled vinegar and water. Then just soak a sponge in the mixture and wipe your windows. I actually use newspaper instead of a sponge and it
is streak-free.
8)Time to get things done! Get a fresher brew of coffee by using white distilled vinegar to clean automatic coffee makers. Dissolve mineral and oil build-up by filling the water reservoir with white distilled vinegar and run the coffee maker through a brewing cycle. Empty the reservoir and then, to rinse out any remaining vinegar, run a full reservoir of water through the brewing cycle. This one I already new so it wasn't new to me.
9)Did someone forget to place the microwave cover on their lunch? Clean your microwave by boiling a ¼ cup of white distilled vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave until steam forms on the window. Wipe away food residue with a damp cloth.
10)For dishes and glasses clean all year long, add 1 ½ cups of white distilled vinegar to the bottom of your dishwasher. Run a regular cycle using the usual amount of detergent and watch your clean slates come out.
11)Did the kids draw on the couch again? Use full strength vinegar to remove ballpoint pen marks on cloth furniture. Blot the area gently until the marks are gone.
12) Deodorize the toilet bowl quickly by adding 3 cups of white distilled vinegar to the bowl. Let sit for half an hour before flushing.
13)Remove build-up on your bathroom shower head. Pour ½ cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white distilled vinegar into a sandwich bag and tie the bag around the showerhead. Let the mixture set for an hour or until the bubbling has stopped. Remove the bag and turn on water for best results.
14)Have a sore throat? Gargling a mixture of warm water and a spoonful of organic apple cider vinegar may help soothe throat pain.
15)Take 1 tbsp of organic apple cider vinegar 3 times a day by mouth; it may help ease some sinus aches and pains.
16)I have also used it to take Kool-aid stains off of countertops. To do so you put some baking soda on the stain then add white distilled vinegar to it. It will fizz a bit. Go back in 5 minutes with a wet rag or sponge and wipe it away-- Kool-aid stain gone. I used this trick all the time my kids were teens and making their own Kool-Aid.
17)Easily detangle kids’ hair with a quick splash of apple cider vinegar during the final rinse.
18) I have used vinegar to unstop a toilet. You boil water barely to the boiling point as you don't want to crack your toilet. Then add white distilled vinegar and close the lid. In 15 minutes go back and flush the toilet. Sometimes if the clog is a big one you may have to repeat it.
19)If your tea kettle isn’t shining like it used to, spritz the outside with apple cider vinegar. To finish, wipe it with a cloth covered in baking soda along the grain.
20)For the perfect pie crust, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the mix.
21)Stained refrigerators aren’t inviting for even the least popular veggies. Make it shine like new after soaking problem areas, like drawers and shelves, in undiluted white distilled vinegar.
22)For sparkling silverware, soak in a sink full of vinegar.
23)Refresh sponges and dish clothes by soaking in enough water to cover them and add 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar. Let sit overnight.
24)Prep plastic food storage containers for ample leftovers. To clean stained or smelly containers, wipe them with a cloth dampened with white distilled vinegar.
25)Spray cutting boards with undiluted vinegar to remove surface residue.
26)A basic baking soda and vinegar mix can remove a greasy mess around the stove. Apply it in paste form, allow it to sit and then wipe down.
27)ALLEVIATE THE LITTER
Remove cat litter odor by pouring ½ inch of white distilled vinegar in the empty litter box. Let it stand for 20 minutes, swish it around, then rinse with cold water.
28)LISTEN, DON’T TOUCH! Keep a dog from scratching its ears by wiping them out regularly with a soft cloth dipped in undiluted white distilled vinegar.
29)Remove skunk odors from your pet by wiping down your pet with a 50-50 solution of white distilled vinegar and water, followed by a plain-water rinse. Repeat if necessary.
30)Some carpet stains can be removed with a paste of 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar and 1/4 cup salt or baking soda. Rub into the carpet stain and let dry. Vacuum up the residue the next day. (Always test on an out-of-sight part of the carpet first).
31)Avoid skin problems after working in the garden by rinsing your hands in white distilled vinegar.
32)For your Garden: Increase the acidity of soil by adding white distilled vinegar to your watering can.
33)Clean a hummingbird feeder with white distilled vinegar. Soap or detergent can leave behind a residue.
34)Remove berry stains on your hands by rubbing them with white distilled vinegar.
35)Get rid of the water line in a flower vase by filling it with a solution of half water and half white distilled vinegar, or by soaking a paper towel in white distilled vinegar and stuffing it into the vase so that it is in contact with the water line.
36)Rid your lawn mower of leftover grass and buildup by wiping down with a cloth dipped in white distilled vinegar. Make sure your lawn mower is off before cleaning.
37)Hide scratches in old furniture by applying a mixture of apple cider vinegar and iodine.
38)Stained suede shoes look like new after they are wiped down with a mixture of water and white distilled vinegar.
39)Brighten up listless leather with a touch of white distilled vinegar!
40)Preserve garlic by peeling and then placing in a jar filled with vinegar.
41)Add some zip to your morning tomato juice with a shot of apple cider vinegar.
42)Freshen wilted vegetables by soaking them in cold water containing a spoonful or two of white distilled vinegar.
43)Extend the life of your ketchup. When the ketchup sticks in the bottom of a nearly empty bottle, pour in a touch of white vinegar and shake it up. It will loosen the ketchup and won’t interfere with the flavor.
44)If you’ve added too much salt to a recipe, add a spoonful of white distilled vinegar and sugar to try correcting the taste.
45)To make basic vinaigrette salad dressing use 1 part white distilled vinegar to 4 parts oil.
46)Drinking apple cider vinegar can aid in detoxifying your body. With this one I put a tablespoon into a cup of water and drink it.
47)Two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed may help lower glucose levels in people with type-2 diabetes.
48)Try a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar as a cure for hiccups. I have never tried this because I save pickle juice and ingest a few sips. Works for us every time.
49)Try treating acid reflux by taking one to two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar daily. Most people mistakenly believe that acid reflux is cause by an overproduction of acid, but it’s actually the opposite for many people, as in too little acid.
50)Clean your toothbrush by letting it soak in a solution of vinegar, water, and baking soda for 30 minutes.
51)Dabbing apple cider vinegar on a bee sting may help reduce the pain and inflammation.
52)To reduce underarm sweat, apply apple cider vinegar under your arms with a sponge, let dry, then apply your deodorant.
53)Soothe chapped skin with a mixture of organic apple cider vinegar, water, and olive oil.
54)Adding two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar to a 12oz glass of water can aid in weight loss. This has worked for me.
55)Eliminate bad breath and whiten your teeth by brushing once or twice a week with white distilled vinegar.
56)When finished cooking with fish or onions, place a small bowl with 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar near the stove to eliminate any leftover smells.
57)Walls: Painted walls can be difficult to clean, but vinegar is a simple solution. Mix 1/4 cup vinegar with 1-quart warm water to create a gentle and effective cleaner. Walls painted with oil-based paint are easy to clean with vinegar. Dampen a rag with vinegar and wipe walls tops to bottom.
58)Stain wood using only white distilled vinegar and steel wool
59)To make the perfect picnic potato salad dressing combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
60)To keep eggs from cracking when boiling add a tablespoon or two of white distilled vinegar to water.
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Nationwide Recall of Blood Pressure Medication
This hits close to home as I must contact my pharmacy to see which lot was used to fill my Amlodipine and Valsarten for my own CHF and high blood pressure.
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Consumer Level Recall of 80 Lots of Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP, Due to the Detection of NDEA (N-Nitrosodiethylamine) Impurity
For Immediate Release
December 31, 2018
Announcement
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of 80 lots of Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity found in the finished drug product. The impurity detected in the finished drug product is N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), which is a substance that occurs naturally in certain foods, drinking water, air pollution, and industrial processes, and has been classified as a probable human carcinogen as per International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification. To date, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP are indicated to control high blood pressure and for the treatment of heart failure. Patients who prescribed Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP should continue taking their medication, as the risk of harm to the patient's health may be higher if the treatment is stopped immediately without any alternative treatment. Patients should contact their pharmacist or physician who can advise them about an alternative treatment prior to returning their medication.
The products subject to recall are listed below and packaged in bottles. The product can be identified by checking the product name, manufacturer details and batch or lot number on the bottle containing these products.
NDC Name and strength Count Lot number Expiry
65862-737-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg/160mg 30 VESA17013-A 10/2019
65862-737-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg/160mg 30 VESA17014-A 10/2019
65862-737-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg/160mg 30 VESA18001-A 12/2019
65862-737-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg/160mg 30 VESA18002-A 12/2019
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA17008-A 10/2019
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA17010-A 10/2019
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA18002-A 01/2020
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA18003-A 01/2020
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA18007-A 03/2020
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA18008-A 03/2020
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17008-A 05/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17014-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17015-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17016-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17017-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA18002-A 01/2020
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA18004-A 01/2020
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17012-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17013-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17014-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17015-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17016-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17017-A 11/2019
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA17009-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 10mg /320mg 30 VKSA18005-A 03/2020
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 10mg /320mg 30 VKSA18001-A 01/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17033-A 10/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17034-A 10/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17035-A 10/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17036-A 10/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17037-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17033-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17034-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17035-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17036-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17040-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17041-A 11/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17042-A 11/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17043-A 11/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17049-A 08/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17054-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17055-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17056-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17057-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17058-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17059-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17060-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17062-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17066-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17067-A 11/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17068-A 11/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17069-A 11/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB18001-A 12/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB18002-A 12/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB18003-A 12/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB18004-A 12/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB18005-A 12/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB18006-A 12/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB18007-A 12/2020
65862-547-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 80mg/12.5mg 90 HVSA17011-A 11/2020
65862-547-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 80mg/12.5mg 90 HVSA17012-A 11/2020
65862-547-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 80mg/12.5mg 90 HVSA18001-A 12/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB17023-A 08/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB17036-A 11/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB17037-A 11/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB17038-A 11/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB17039-A 11/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB17040-B 11/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB18001-A 12/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB18002-A 12/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB18003-A 12/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB18004-A 12/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17037-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17039-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17063-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17064-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17065-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP & 320/25mg 90 HTSB18029-A 03/2021
65862-573-90 Valsartan Tablets USP 320mg 90 VUSD17008-A 07/2019
65862-573-90 Valsartan Tablets USP 320mg 90 VUSD17009-A 09/2019
Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP were distributed nationwide to Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. wholesale, distributor, repackager and retail customers. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by phone and in writing to immediately discontinue distribution of the specific lots being recalled and to notify their sub-accounts. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is arranging for return of all recalled products to Inmar/CLS Medturn. Instructions for returning recalled products are given in the recall letter.
Consumers with medical questions regarding this recall or to report an adverse event can contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. at:
1-866-850-2876 Option 2
pvg@aurobindousa.com
Consumers should also contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Any general questions regarding the return of this product please contact Inmar\CLS-Medturn at 1-877-208-2407 or email rxrecalls@inmar.com (live calls received 9 am -5:00 pm Eastern Time).
Contact
Consumers
Aurobindo Pharma USA
pvg@aurobindousa.com
1-866-850-2876 Option 2
Consumers
Inmar\CLS-Medturn
rxrecalls@inmar.com
1-877-208-2407
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Consumer Level Recall of 80 Lots of Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP, Due to the Detection of NDEA (N-Nitrosodiethylamine) Impurity
For Immediate Release
December 31, 2018
Announcement
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of 80 lots of Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity found in the finished drug product. The impurity detected in the finished drug product is N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), which is a substance that occurs naturally in certain foods, drinking water, air pollution, and industrial processes, and has been classified as a probable human carcinogen as per International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification. To date, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP are indicated to control high blood pressure and for the treatment of heart failure. Patients who prescribed Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP should continue taking their medication, as the risk of harm to the patient's health may be higher if the treatment is stopped immediately without any alternative treatment. Patients should contact their pharmacist or physician who can advise them about an alternative treatment prior to returning their medication.
The products subject to recall are listed below and packaged in bottles. The product can be identified by checking the product name, manufacturer details and batch or lot number on the bottle containing these products.
NDC Name and strength Count Lot number Expiry
65862-737-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg/160mg 30 VESA17013-A 10/2019
65862-737-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg/160mg 30 VESA17014-A 10/2019
65862-737-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg/160mg 30 VESA18001-A 12/2019
65862-737-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg/160mg 30 VESA18002-A 12/2019
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA17008-A 10/2019
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA17010-A 10/2019
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA18002-A 01/2020
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA18003-A 01/2020
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA18007-A 03/2020
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA18008-A 03/2020
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17008-A 05/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17014-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17015-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17016-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA17017-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA18002-A 01/2020
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg /320mg 30 VKSA18004-A 01/2020
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17012-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17013-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17014-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17015-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17016-A 11/2019
65862-738-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP5mg /320mg 30 VMSA17017-A 11/2019
65862-739-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP10mg/160mg 30 VFSA17009-A 10/2019
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 10mg /320mg 30 VKSA18005-A 03/2020
65862-740-30 Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 10mg /320mg 30 VKSA18001-A 01/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17033-A 10/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17034-A 10/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17035-A 10/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17036-A 10/2020
65862-550-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & USP 320mg/12.5mg 90 HRSA17037-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17033-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17034-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17035-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17036-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17040-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17041-A 11/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17042-A 11/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17043-A 11/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17049-A 08/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17054-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17055-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17056-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17057-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17058-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17059-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17060-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17062-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17066-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17067-A 11/2020
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65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB18001-A 12/2020
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65862-547-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 80mg/12.5mg 90 HVSA18001-A 12/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB17023-A 08/2020
65862-549-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP 160mg/25mg 90 HVSB17036-A 11/2020
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65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17037-A 10/2020
65862-548-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 160mg/12.5mg 90 HTSA17039-A 10/2020
65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 320mg/25mg 90 HTSB17063-A 10/2020
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65862-551-90 Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP & 320/25mg 90 HTSB18029-A 03/2021
65862-573-90 Valsartan Tablets USP 320mg 90 VUSD17008-A 07/2019
65862-573-90 Valsartan Tablets USP 320mg 90 VUSD17009-A 09/2019
Amlodipine Valsartan Tablets USP, Valsartan HCTZ Tablets, USP and Valsartan Tablets USP were distributed nationwide to Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. wholesale, distributor, repackager and retail customers. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by phone and in writing to immediately discontinue distribution of the specific lots being recalled and to notify their sub-accounts. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is arranging for return of all recalled products to Inmar/CLS Medturn. Instructions for returning recalled products are given in the recall letter.
Consumers with medical questions regarding this recall or to report an adverse event can contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. at:
1-866-850-2876 Option 2
pvg@aurobindousa.com
Consumers should also contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Any general questions regarding the return of this product please contact Inmar\CLS-Medturn at 1-877-208-2407 or email rxrecalls@inmar.com (live calls received 9 am -5:00 pm Eastern Time).
Contact
Consumers
Aurobindo Pharma USA
pvg@aurobindousa.com
1-866-850-2876 Option 2
Consumers
Inmar\CLS-Medturn
rxrecalls@inmar.com
1-877-208-2407
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Don't make these common nutritional mistakes
Don't Make These Common Nutrition Mistakes
Nutrition plays a key role in our health.
By eating the right foods, you'll benefit from improved physical and mental health.
Unfortunately, though, many people fall victim to one or more of the following nutrition mistakes.
Drinking Soda
How much harm can soda really pose to your health?
Because of its high caloric content without the presence of beneficial nutrients, soda is considered an empty-calorie beverage. While different types of soda contain different ingredients, they all receive their calories from processed sugar. It's not uncommon for a 12-ounce serving to pack up to 40 grams of processed sugar, which is more than the daily allowance recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA).
That excess sugar will wreak havoc on your health by suppressing your immune system, disrupting your sleep cycles, promoting body fat and more.
Counting Calories
When seeking to lose weight, many people reduce the amount of calories they consume, believing this will lead them to a slimmer waistline. The problem is that not all calories are the same. Calories from protein, for instance, are treated differently than those from sugar.
Therefore, counting calories doesn't always work. A better approach is to focus your diet on nutritional foods that are low in processed sugar and sodium.
Using Too Much Dressing or Sauce
Loading up on salad dressing, sauce or other condiments can quickly negate the otherwise positive health benefits of your food.
These products are often loaded with sugar, sodium and artificial preservatives.
Assuming All Fats Are Bad
There are different types of fats, not all of which are bad for your health. Trans-unsaturated fatty acids, or what's more commonly known as trans fat, is the worst type of fat. Studies have shown that consuming trans fat, even in small amounts, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has even taken steps to ban the substance in food products sold in the United States.
Nonetheless, you can still find many foods with trans fat, some of which include microwaveable popcorn, cookies, crackers, breakfast meals and doughnuts.
On the other hand, unsaturated fatty acids are good for your health. They have the opposite effect by lowering your risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fatty acids raise levels of good cholesterol and lower levels of bad cholesterol to promote a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.
You can find unsaturated fatty acids in the following foods:
- Fish
- Olive oil
- Canola oil
- Nuts
- Avocados
- Dark Chocolate
Consuming Artificial Sweetener
With its zero caloric content, many people assume that artificial sweeteners are better for their health than real sugar.
Whether it's aspartame, sucralose, saccharin or acesulfame, though, artificial sweeteners are processed by the body the same was as processed sugar.
Therefore, they too can contribute to weight gain and elevated blood glucose levels.
Avoiding these nutrition mistakes will set you on the path to better health.
Just be conscious of what you eat and the ingredients your food contains.
Nutrition plays a key role in our health.
By eating the right foods, you'll benefit from improved physical and mental health.
Unfortunately, though, many people fall victim to one or more of the following nutrition mistakes.
Drinking Soda
How much harm can soda really pose to your health?
Because of its high caloric content without the presence of beneficial nutrients, soda is considered an empty-calorie beverage. While different types of soda contain different ingredients, they all receive their calories from processed sugar. It's not uncommon for a 12-ounce serving to pack up to 40 grams of processed sugar, which is more than the daily allowance recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA).
That excess sugar will wreak havoc on your health by suppressing your immune system, disrupting your sleep cycles, promoting body fat and more.
Counting Calories
When seeking to lose weight, many people reduce the amount of calories they consume, believing this will lead them to a slimmer waistline. The problem is that not all calories are the same. Calories from protein, for instance, are treated differently than those from sugar.
Therefore, counting calories doesn't always work. A better approach is to focus your diet on nutritional foods that are low in processed sugar and sodium.
Using Too Much Dressing or Sauce
Loading up on salad dressing, sauce or other condiments can quickly negate the otherwise positive health benefits of your food.
These products are often loaded with sugar, sodium and artificial preservatives.
Assuming All Fats Are Bad
There are different types of fats, not all of which are bad for your health. Trans-unsaturated fatty acids, or what's more commonly known as trans fat, is the worst type of fat. Studies have shown that consuming trans fat, even in small amounts, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has even taken steps to ban the substance in food products sold in the United States.
Nonetheless, you can still find many foods with trans fat, some of which include microwaveable popcorn, cookies, crackers, breakfast meals and doughnuts.
On the other hand, unsaturated fatty acids are good for your health. They have the opposite effect by lowering your risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fatty acids raise levels of good cholesterol and lower levels of bad cholesterol to promote a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.
You can find unsaturated fatty acids in the following foods:
- Fish
- Olive oil
- Canola oil
- Nuts
- Avocados
- Dark Chocolate
Consuming Artificial Sweetener
With its zero caloric content, many people assume that artificial sweeteners are better for their health than real sugar.
Whether it's aspartame, sucralose, saccharin or acesulfame, though, artificial sweeteners are processed by the body the same was as processed sugar.
Therefore, they too can contribute to weight gain and elevated blood glucose levels.
Avoiding these nutrition mistakes will set you on the path to better health.
Just be conscious of what you eat and the ingredients your food contains.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Health/Medical Insurances And Disabilities:
Bidding my time on Disability until they can find out how to control my dizzy spells and what is causing my joint pain is not any fun. They keep this gal poked and prodded at least once to three times per week. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have three health insurance plans.
There are so many people out there without any health/medical insurance coverage or not enough. My husband has only one, it helps pay sixty to eighty percent--but we pay the difference. Except when it comes to his MS IV therapy which is once a month. He takes Tysabri; it's original cost before insurance is $5,124.00 for one treatment for one time per month for the rest of his life as long as it works. His insurance pays $2,120.00 and we must pay the difference.
My husband needs to go on disability but can't due to he will loose his only insurance and we can't survive on my little check of $640.00 per month for nine months while they determine if he's eligible. While determining eligibility the person applying for disability must have ZERO income. I don't know how the government expects people to survive for even a month on no income let alone up to nine months. Oh, of course they will back pay you, after they minus three months for the eligibility waiting time.
But what creditors, mortgage companies, grocery stores, car dealership, utility companies are going to wait up to nine months?..and then there's the chance you will be denied. Nobody waits and Medicaid won't help either until you have gotten your disability status from Medicare. If you are denied you have the right to appeal but that takes even more time. Also, when you get disability you are allowed to apply for SSI, Foodstamps, and State Medical assistance (it's Medicaid where we live). However, you are not entitled to Federal Medicare benefits until you have been on SSD (Social Security Disability) for Two entire years. Then you can finally have your secondary insurance--but in that case Medicare is then your primary and state medical secondary. It can be pretty confusing to those with limited capabilities of understanding. It is very tough to live on your SSD check and find doctors that will accept your state medical card alone (without you having a secondary insurance). And when you do the quality of care I believe is somewhat compromised in the fact that they know that you can't pay it or won't or that the state pays so darn little (which is very true).
My advice: Don't get sick without Medical Insurance or become disabled in America!
There are so many people out there without any health/medical insurance coverage or not enough. My husband has only one, it helps pay sixty to eighty percent--but we pay the difference. Except when it comes to his MS IV therapy which is once a month. He takes Tysabri; it's original cost before insurance is $5,124.00 for one treatment for one time per month for the rest of his life as long as it works. His insurance pays $2,120.00 and we must pay the difference.
My husband needs to go on disability but can't due to he will loose his only insurance and we can't survive on my little check of $640.00 per month for nine months while they determine if he's eligible. While determining eligibility the person applying for disability must have ZERO income. I don't know how the government expects people to survive for even a month on no income let alone up to nine months. Oh, of course they will back pay you, after they minus three months for the eligibility waiting time.
But what creditors, mortgage companies, grocery stores, car dealership, utility companies are going to wait up to nine months?..and then there's the chance you will be denied. Nobody waits and Medicaid won't help either until you have gotten your disability status from Medicare. If you are denied you have the right to appeal but that takes even more time. Also, when you get disability you are allowed to apply for SSI, Foodstamps, and State Medical assistance (it's Medicaid where we live). However, you are not entitled to Federal Medicare benefits until you have been on SSD (Social Security Disability) for Two entire years. Then you can finally have your secondary insurance--but in that case Medicare is then your primary and state medical secondary. It can be pretty confusing to those with limited capabilities of understanding. It is very tough to live on your SSD check and find doctors that will accept your state medical card alone (without you having a secondary insurance). And when you do the quality of care I believe is somewhat compromised in the fact that they know that you can't pay it or won't or that the state pays so darn little (which is very true).
My advice: Don't get sick without Medical Insurance or become disabled in America!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Global Warming Affects Our Health:
Global Warming is more than just weather it also affects our health in various ways. With the shifts in temperatures brought about we see more droughts and floods, thus we will see a rise in more people having health problems.
Severe heat waves normally means some deaths occur every year. With the severe heat also comes the release of toxic greenhouse gases, pollution, and infectious diseases. The ozone's happen faster at higher temperatures and the emissions of pollutants, like CO2, that force the ozone to go up even more. Therefore, as Global Warming rises the number of deaths rise also.
Higher temperatures is a breeding ground for malaria and mosquito borne illnesses. It is reported that approximately anywhere from 7,000 deaths per year are from Malaria. Another mosquito borne illness that's been on the rise these past few years has been the West Nile Virus. It is expected to continue to feed off the Global Warming's effects of the rising temperature. As the mosquito continues to move into areas, once too cold for them, they have new breeding grounds and opportunities to expand. As the summers are exceedingly hot the mosquitoes will then be able to transmit this sometimes fatal disease.
Smog is another element when added with extreme temperature to our ozone layer that is causing severe health problems that have lead to deaths in the past. It tends to damage our lung tissue, causing respiratory and often heart-related illness and deaths. This includes asthma in many of our nations children. Smog related deaths are projected to increase by 4.5 by the year 2050.
It is reported that there are at least 160,000 deaths per year related to Global Warming. Thus, the CDC has began preparation, for diseases as a result from Global Warming, as one of it's top priorities. We can only slow day Global Warming's progression by reducing the deadly CO2 that is being emitted into the atmosphere. Being Environmentally friendly and doing your part by going Green will help. You are not just saving the planet for future generations but possibly giving yourself and your loved ones a healthier one as well.
healthrisks
ecosystems
Severe heat waves normally means some deaths occur every year. With the severe heat also comes the release of toxic greenhouse gases, pollution, and infectious diseases. The ozone's happen faster at higher temperatures and the emissions of pollutants, like CO2, that force the ozone to go up even more. Therefore, as Global Warming rises the number of deaths rise also.
Higher temperatures is a breeding ground for malaria and mosquito borne illnesses. It is reported that approximately anywhere from 7,000 deaths per year are from Malaria. Another mosquito borne illness that's been on the rise these past few years has been the West Nile Virus. It is expected to continue to feed off the Global Warming's effects of the rising temperature. As the mosquito continues to move into areas, once too cold for them, they have new breeding grounds and opportunities to expand. As the summers are exceedingly hot the mosquitoes will then be able to transmit this sometimes fatal disease.
Smog is another element when added with extreme temperature to our ozone layer that is causing severe health problems that have lead to deaths in the past. It tends to damage our lung tissue, causing respiratory and often heart-related illness and deaths. This includes asthma in many of our nations children. Smog related deaths are projected to increase by 4.5 by the year 2050.
It is reported that there are at least 160,000 deaths per year related to Global Warming. Thus, the CDC has began preparation, for diseases as a result from Global Warming, as one of it's top priorities. We can only slow day Global Warming's progression by reducing the deadly CO2 that is being emitted into the atmosphere. Being Environmentally friendly and doing your part by going Green will help. You are not just saving the planet for future generations but possibly giving yourself and your loved ones a healthier one as well.
healthrisks
ecosystems
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Reusing Dirty Vials:
An Outrage At A Las Vegas Clinic;
What were they thinking at the Endoscopy Clinic of Southern Nevada? Reusing the same vials between March 2004 to January 11, 2007. What?! My question why did it take so long for the Nevada Health Authorities to even catch on? I mean we are roughly talking nearly four years here. Already there are several people who have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and there's a chance for contracting HIV also.
Reusing any part of a syringe, or a needle introduces infection and germs into that person. Using a dirty vial that hasn't been properly cleansed can also introduce germs into a patients system. The rate of transmission can be as small as one percent and up. However, nobody wants to increase their chances of contracting HIV, Hepatitis C or any other communicable disease.
I have worked in the Medical field for nearly thirty years. I can not understand the oversight at this Las Vegas clinic. It was plain laziness in my eyes. From what I can make of it they either re-used the syringe by just replacing the needle for the next patient or they just didn't cleanse the vials with an alcohol swab before injecting it with a "new sterile needle attached to a new sterile syringe" (all of which are disposable the needles and syringes). All these steps are simple and only take a few seconds and is the difference in a patients welfare. What an outrage. I feel for the patients and their families who now have to suffer the consequences and complications of Hepatitis C and HIV. I surely hope that they bring malpractice suits against the clinic for such total disregard for their health and welfare.
for the video:
abcnews.go.com/Video
What were they thinking at the Endoscopy Clinic of Southern Nevada? Reusing the same vials between March 2004 to January 11, 2007. What?! My question why did it take so long for the Nevada Health Authorities to even catch on? I mean we are roughly talking nearly four years here. Already there are several people who have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and there's a chance for contracting HIV also.
Reusing any part of a syringe, or a needle introduces infection and germs into that person. Using a dirty vial that hasn't been properly cleansed can also introduce germs into a patients system. The rate of transmission can be as small as one percent and up. However, nobody wants to increase their chances of contracting HIV, Hepatitis C or any other communicable disease.
I have worked in the Medical field for nearly thirty years. I can not understand the oversight at this Las Vegas clinic. It was plain laziness in my eyes. From what I can make of it they either re-used the syringe by just replacing the needle for the next patient or they just didn't cleanse the vials with an alcohol swab before injecting it with a "new sterile needle attached to a new sterile syringe" (all of which are disposable the needles and syringes). All these steps are simple and only take a few seconds and is the difference in a patients welfare. What an outrage. I feel for the patients and their families who now have to suffer the consequences and complications of Hepatitis C and HIV. I surely hope that they bring malpractice suits against the clinic for such total disregard for their health and welfare.
for the video:
abcnews.go.com/Video
Monday, February 25, 2008
Marriage After Living Together:
Why Do People Marry After A Long Live-In Relationship?
In the case of me and my husband I can tell you our reasons. At first let me inform you that we lived together for several years. Both of us had been married previously, had children, and divorced each twice before we ever met one another. All of our children are grown, living away from home, with their own families. Therefore, we found it a considering factor that we live together, for a long time, before we ever considered committing to marriage again. This was agreeable to both of us from the very beginning as neither wanted to rush into marriage.
Living together allowed us time to experience one another. It also, gave us opportunities to grow and travel together. We explored one another's differences and what habits we disliked about the other. We learned how we could live with them in a way that was accepting without putting a lot of strain on our relationship. In this way we felt we weren't changing the person whom we loved. For the last year we lived together we told everyone we were "life partners". We had already decided to be together for the rest of our lives at that point.
When you love someone so dearly, you actually "choose to love" someone. It's then you realize you want to be there in many ways, especially in the final stages of life. As we are a middle-aged couple and there are some health issues on the table. This was one factor we considered. Even though, we were "life partners" that still is not recognizable legally in society unless "life partner" means "spouse". Therefore, in the event that one of us ended up in ICU, at the hospital, the other would not be able to visit. ICU will only allow family members. The other part of the health issue was insurance. My new husband has MS and his shot therapy wasn't working. There was another option available. However, it would cost $5,000 per treatment. The treatment is once per month for the rest of his life if it is effective. Being that his MS is getting a bit worse meant he might not work much longer and would loose his only health insurance. I have a better health insurance plan, than the one his company offers, and it would be a benefit also when we got married.
Commitment was another factor. Not because neither of us had any issues surrounding insecurity. We had already committed to one another as "life partners" and the Christmas before he bought me a "couples ring" which had our birthstones and our names were engraved on it. I wore this ring on my left ring finger to signify my commitment to him and to others. It was more in a way of letting our families and others realize the depth of our commitment. Many felt, I believe, that I would not stay with Russ as his MS progressed. Russ, had a wife leave him for this very reason. So I do understand their concerns. I have been in the Medical field off and on for about twenty-five years. I took care of my Mother and Grand-Mother when they were disabled also. I know what it takes and am up to do it for the ones I love. I felt committed to show my commitment in this way.
Above all, Love is the main reason everyone marries. It was no less the reason we did. Even if we did take our time getting to the alter. When most people fall in love, sometimes it is fleeting, later to learn it was really lust. Therefore, to wait a long length of time is justified. You know for sure who you are marrying, that you really are in love and you can stand living with that person also. Those are great benefits to help you be sure your marriage is a successful one.
In the case of me and my husband I can tell you our reasons. At first let me inform you that we lived together for several years. Both of us had been married previously, had children, and divorced each twice before we ever met one another. All of our children are grown, living away from home, with their own families. Therefore, we found it a considering factor that we live together, for a long time, before we ever considered committing to marriage again. This was agreeable to both of us from the very beginning as neither wanted to rush into marriage.
Living together allowed us time to experience one another. It also, gave us opportunities to grow and travel together. We explored one another's differences and what habits we disliked about the other. We learned how we could live with them in a way that was accepting without putting a lot of strain on our relationship. In this way we felt we weren't changing the person whom we loved. For the last year we lived together we told everyone we were "life partners". We had already decided to be together for the rest of our lives at that point.
When you love someone so dearly, you actually "choose to love" someone. It's then you realize you want to be there in many ways, especially in the final stages of life. As we are a middle-aged couple and there are some health issues on the table. This was one factor we considered. Even though, we were "life partners" that still is not recognizable legally in society unless "life partner" means "spouse". Therefore, in the event that one of us ended up in ICU, at the hospital, the other would not be able to visit. ICU will only allow family members. The other part of the health issue was insurance. My new husband has MS and his shot therapy wasn't working. There was another option available. However, it would cost $5,000 per treatment. The treatment is once per month for the rest of his life if it is effective. Being that his MS is getting a bit worse meant he might not work much longer and would loose his only health insurance. I have a better health insurance plan, than the one his company offers, and it would be a benefit also when we got married.
Commitment was another factor. Not because neither of us had any issues surrounding insecurity. We had already committed to one another as "life partners" and the Christmas before he bought me a "couples ring" which had our birthstones and our names were engraved on it. I wore this ring on my left ring finger to signify my commitment to him and to others. It was more in a way of letting our families and others realize the depth of our commitment. Many felt, I believe, that I would not stay with Russ as his MS progressed. Russ, had a wife leave him for this very reason. So I do understand their concerns. I have been in the Medical field off and on for about twenty-five years. I took care of my Mother and Grand-Mother when they were disabled also. I know what it takes and am up to do it for the ones I love. I felt committed to show my commitment in this way.
Above all, Love is the main reason everyone marries. It was no less the reason we did. Even if we did take our time getting to the alter. When most people fall in love, sometimes it is fleeting, later to learn it was really lust. Therefore, to wait a long length of time is justified. You know for sure who you are marrying, that you really are in love and you can stand living with that person also. Those are great benefits to help you be sure your marriage is a successful one.
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