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Ross Phan
Freelance Writer
Ross is an Off Script pharmacist, who "thinks outside the pillbox." She also loves to create engaging written pieces that are relatable and empowering to readers.
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Ross is an Off Script pharmacist, who "thinks outside the pillbox." She also loves to create engaging written pieces that are relatable and empowering to readers.
Ross is currently a Silver-level Writer with Scripted. She's written hundreds of articles in different niches, but her expertise is in the healthcare and sciences category. Sometimes, she also works on the following topics: business, entrepreneurship, education, career advice, people, society, and book reviews.
Ross currently resides in Wisconsin with her husband and two dogs. Some of her favorite hobbies include yoga, reading, hiking, and traveling.
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Writer for about 8 years
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Aurora, Colorado, United States
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A snapshot of the work Ross has published for Scripted clients.
Finger Clubbing and Lung Cancer
Finger clubbing - which includes swelling of the fingertips and changes to the appearance of fingernails - is a common symptom of lung cancer: Around 80 percent of people with finger clubbing have lung cancer. Sometimes called ...
HealthcareSonata (Zaleplon) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
Sonata (zaleplon) is a controlled prescription medication option for the short-term treatment of insomnia (sleeping troubles). It is a nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic that is thought to work by attaching to certain receptor...
HealthcareCequa (Cyclosporine) Ophthalmic: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
Cequa (cyclosporine 0.09%) is a treatment option for keratoconjunctivitis sicca ( dry eyes). As a calcineurin inhibitor, cyclosporine is thought to work by suppressing the immune system (the body's defense system) to relieve ey...
HealthcareHepsera (Adefovir) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
Hepsera (adefovir) is a nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used to treat chronic (long-term) liver infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV). The medication can be used in people aged 12 years and older. ...
HealthcareAvapro (Irbesartan) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
Avapro (irbesartan) is a prescription medication option for the treatment of hypertension or diabetic nephropathy in people with hypertension. Avapro is in the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medication class. It works by...
HealthcareBone Density and Epilepsy: Are Antiepileptic Drugs a Risk for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which bones lose density, becoming weak and brittle. This can lead to a higher risk of bone fractures (breaks). People with epilepsy - a range of conditions that cause seizures - are at a ...
HealthcareAirDuo Digihaler (Fluticasone & Salmertol) Inhalation: Use, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
AirDuo Digihaler (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol) is a combo dry-powder asthma inhaler. It contains two different medications: fluticasone propionate and salmeterol. Fluticasone propionate is an inhaled corticosteroid (I...
HealthcareZestoretic (Lisinopril and HCTZ) Oral: Use, Side Effects, Dose
Zestoretic (lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide) is a prescription combination tablet that contains two different medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Both of these medications can be used to treat hypertensio...
HealthcareEstrogen Patches: What You Should Know
Menopause - a permanent stop to menstrual periods - is a typical part of life for many women older than about 50 years of age. There are several medications that can help relieve bothersome menopausal symptoms - estrogen patche...
HealthcareWinlevi (Clascoterone) Topical: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
Winlevi (clascoterone) is a topical prescription product used for a common skin condition called acne vulgaris ( acne). Winlevi is an androgen (hormone) receptor inhibitor. It's thought to work by inhibiting the effects of andr...
HealthcareCan I take Tamiflu, Nyquil, Sudafed, or Theraflu for COVID-19?
The common cold, the flu, and COVID-19 are viral infections with some similar symptoms that can be relieved with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Veklury (remdesivir) is the only FDA-approved medication for COVID-19, but the...
Health & WellnessXhance vs Flonase Nasal Spray: Compare Uses & Efficacy
Allergies and nasal polyps can cause symptoms of itchy, runny, or stuffy nose. A number of medications - like steroid nasal sprays - can help relieve nasal symptoms. They're often first-choice options for these types of symptom...
HealthcareOlumiant (Baricitinib) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
Olumiant (baricitinib) is a treatment option for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It's considered a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). This medication, however, isn't a first-choice option. It's typicall...
Health & WellnessRisperdal (Risperidone) - Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
Risperdal (risperidone) is a prescription medication used to treat mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, autism-related irritability, and bipolar I. It's an atypical antipsychotic that is thought to work on binding sites i...
HealthcareAmbien (Zolpidem) - Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
Ambien (zolpidem) is a controlled, prescription sedative-hypnotic medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term use in insomnia (sleep difficulty), specifically for falling asleep (sleep initiatio...
HealthcareWhat Is a Controlled Substance?
Controlled substances are medications that can cause physical and mental dependence, and have restrictions on how they can be filled and refilled. They are regulated and classified by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) b...
Fashion & BeautyFinasteride for Hair Loss
Finasteride has been used to treat hair loss in men, but it can treat hair loss in women as well. A dose of 2.5 mg a day appears to be effective. And while 5 mg a day also works, it can cause more side effects.
HealthcareBaclofen vs. Flexeril: Which Should You Use For Muscle Spasms?
While muscle spasms every now and then are common, some people experience severe and painful muscle spasms that don't go away. Several medications, such as muscle relaxer medications, can help relieve painful muscle spasms. But...
HealthcareTypes of Colonoscopy Prep Kits
Colonoscopies are an important cancer screening tool. It is very important that colonoscopy preparation instructions are followed exactly, or a colonoscopy may have to be repeated. Here, we review the different types of colonos...
HealthcareGocovri (Amantadine) - Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
Gocovri (amantadine) is a prescription medication option for the treatment of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in people with Parkinson's disease (PD, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that develops when brain cells that prod...
Healthcare6 Medications That Are Used to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema
Several medications, including Avastin, Eylea, and Lucentis, can be used to treat diabetic macular edema (DME). This condition is caused by a problem related to diabetes and is the most common cause of vision loss in people wit...
HealthcareSunosi (Solriamfetol) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
Sunosi (solriamfetol) is a controlled prescription medication option for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA, airflow blockage during sleep) or narcolepsy (sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsine...
HealthcareNix (Permethrin 1%) Topical: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
Nix (permethrin 1%) treats head lice ( Pediculus humanus capitis). It is an over-the-counter (OTC), topical pediculicide medicine (kills pests on skin and hair). Nix works by preventing sodium (salt) from entering the cells of ...
Health & WellnessRelieving Dryness and Pain: Which Vaginal Estrogen Is Best for You?
Changing hormones during menopause can cause bothersome vaginal and sexual-related symptoms - like dryness, pain, and low sex drive (libido). Over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers and lubricants are the typical go-to options fo...
