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RxInsights, Accra (2025)

16/08/2025

Lowering blood pressure in an intensive way reduces the risk of dementia.

In addition to medication as appropriate, reducing salt intake, staying physically active, lowering weight, and managing stress can all blunt the risk for dementia.

Doing so would also reduce risks for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease.

People who want to prevent or manage hypertension should not drink alcohol at all.

14/08/2025

Big shout-out to my newest top fans! Baba Mohammed, Nana Hemaa Agyemang, Akosbakofi GH, Olu Martins, Ahwenepaa Tumtum Broni Sonia, Dennis Anwaana, Ernestina Nartey, Ezekiel Nana Eshun, Maame Ehkua, Chioma Nwakpa, Sweet Mary, Gifty Koramah Amponsah, Maisarah Bello, Jennifer Asugboro

10/08/2025

Possible physical causes of not enjoying s*x.

If you don't feel anything when making love to your boyfriend, it is very important that you pay attention to this situation and identify the exact cause of the problem, since from it the solution or treatment for each case must be established.

Hormonal changes: levels of s*xual desire can be decreased by hormonal changes that occur in stages such as pregnancy or menopause.

Underlying diseases: suffering from illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders or other chronic conditions can cause s*xual problems.

Taking medicines: taking medications like antidepressants, antihistamines, antihypertensives or chemotherapy treatments can also reduce levels of s*xual desire, affect natural va**nal lubrication and even prevent you from reaching or**sm in intimate relationships.

S*xual dysfunctions: some s*xual problems, such as dyspareunia (pain during in*******se), vaginismus or anor**smia can be the cause of not feeling pleasure when making love and lack of s*xual appetite.

What to do if you feel nothing when making love with your Husband? Follow us and stay tune for our next post 💃

10/08/2025

We are united in grief ❤️, finding comfort in each other as we mourn together.

In all this and at this time, keep an eye on your health. Check your BP and other vitals. If you are diabetic, keep an eye on your blood sugar. For their sake, we must stay alive.

05/08/2025

Topical corticosteroids must be spread thinly on affected skin to minimize the risk of side effects while still delivering effective treatment.

☑️These drugs are potent and designed to reduce inflammation, itching, and other symptoms of skin conditions, but excessive or prolonged use — especially when applied thickly — can lead to skin thinning (atrophy), stretch marks, increased susceptibility to infection, and systemic absorption, which may affect other parts of the body.

☑️Applying a thin layer ensures that the drug is used efficiently, targeting only the necessary area without overexposure. This approach helps maintain the skin’s integrity and prevents complications from overuse

24/07/2025

Retinoids are the ONLY 'miracle' skincare ingredient.

They treat acne, pigmentation, scarring, fine lines/ wrinkles, and even have anti-cancer effect. But most people use them wrong, end up with irritated skin, and stop. Here's the RIGHT way to use them in your routine... 👇 1

1. START LOW: topical retinoids are available in both over the counter and prescription strengths. Here's the order of strength:(keep the strengths in mind)

OTC: retinol < retinal/retinaldehyde < adapalene 0.1%
Prescription: tretinoin 0.025% < tretinoin 0.05% < tretinoin 0.1% < tazarotene 0.1%

Start with lower strength and OTC options first. If you go straight to high concentration tretinoin or tazarotene, you'll wake up the next day with intense burning/peeling of your skin. And this leads me to the next point...

2. TINY AMOUNTS: use only a 'pea-sized amount' of the topical retinoid for your ENTIRE face. That's going to feel like nothing, and you're going to want to do more, but DON'T ❌.
Use 'microdots' from this pea sized amount across different areas, and then blend.

3. MOISTURIZE: even with tiny amounts, retinoids can still cause skin irritation for the first few weeks until your skin adapts to them. So moisturizing extra is the key to getting through this early period. You can apply moisturizer before, after, or even mixed with retinoid.

4. VASELINE: the corners next to your nose and your under-eyes are especially prone to retinoid irritation, so in these specific areas applying a small layer of vaseline BEFORE retinoid application can help to minimize their side effects there.

5. EVERY OTHER NIGHT: the ultimate goal with topical retinoids is to use them every night. However, when you're starting out, it's a good idea to do every other night while your skin is adjusting to the new ingredient. This is fine! The key thing is getting into the routine.

Bonus: 1. Retinoids are temperamental ingredients (need the right pH to work), so DON'T use other actives alongside them at night e.g. vit C, benzoyl peroxide.
2. Do not use retinoids if you are PREGNANT

23/07/2025

Big shout-out to my newest top fans! Baba Mohammed, Doris Antwi Konadu, Olu Martins, Ahwenepaa Tumtum Broni Sonia, Dennis Anwaana, Ernestina Nartey, Ezekiel Nana Eshun, Chioma Nwakpa, Sweet Mary, Jennifer Asugboro

22/07/2025

Brothers, Let’s Talk Blood Pressure, Bedroom Worries, and the Truth About Your Medication

Too many Ghanaian men are silently gambling with their lives because of hearsay and half-truths about blood pressure drugs.

“Doc, will this medicine kill my libido?”
But let’s ask a more important question:
“Will ignoring my blood pressure kill me, possibly in the act?”

What Do BP Medicines Do?

They lower the pressure in your blood vessels so your heart doesn’t overwork and your organs don’t shut down.
They protect your life. It’s that simple.

But What About My Performance?

Here’s the truth:
Not all BP drugs cause s*xual problems.
Many do not affect your libido at all.

Examples used in Ghana that are less likely to affect your manhood include:
• Losartan (a common ARB)
• Lisinopril or Enalapril (ACE inhibitors)
• Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker, widely used and usually well-tolerated)

Some other drugs, like certain beta-blockers (e.g., Atenolol) or diuretics (e.g., Bendroflumethiazide), might cause issues for some men but that doesn’t mean you must suffer. Your doctor or pharmacist can adjust your treatment.

Talk to Your Pharmacist. Seriously.

Sometimes the problem isn’t the medicine, it’s how you take it.

Did you know that taking your meds at the wrong time could increase side effects including s*xual ones?

-Taking your dose at night rather than morning can reduce side effects for some drugs.
-Some drugs are better tolerated when taken after food.

Your community pharmacist is trained to advise you. Talk to them before you ditch the meds or blame them for what’s happening in the bedroom.

Let’s Ask Ourselves Some Hard Questions
• Why do we fear a temporary soft er****on more than a permanent coffin?
• Why do we spend hundreds of cedis on “bitters,” libido boosters and “manpower” drinks but refuse a GH₵1 BP check?
• Why do we trust a roadside herbal seller more than the trained pharmacist next door?

This is madness and it’s killing us.

Here’s the Irony You Never Hear

Uncontrolled blood pressure itself can cause erectile dysfunction and for many that is the real problem and not the medication.
Yes, the very thing you’re afraid the medicine will do, your high BP is already doing.

It damages your blood vessels and restricts flow, and without proper flow, nothing stands, not even your life.

So What Can You Do?
• Check your BP regularly, qdon’t wait till you collapse.
• Take your medicine daily, no skipping because you “feel fine.”
• Talk to your pharmacist and doctor about any side effects, they can change your medicine or timing.
• Avoid unregulated concoctions, many are full of stimulants that can dangerously spike your BP.
• Stay alive for yourself, your family, and your future.

Brothers, stop risking your lives over misinformation. Your strength is not in hiding, it’s in taking charge of your health.

Don’t wait to be another obituary that reads “he died suddenly.”

Share this and tag a brother who needs to hear it. Give it to your Pastor and let him read it in the pulpit. The congregation need this, it could just be worth more than prayer to some.

20/07/2025

Human Papillomavirus is the MOST COMMON s*xually transmitted infection you probably never heard about.

Almost all s*xually active adults have at one point or another been infected with HPV. Thankfully for most people, HPV infection is self-limiting. Meaning your immune system is able to deal with it, just as it would handle the common cold virus or even chicken pox.

In a few people, however, HPV can cause a chronic infection which could lead to the development of cancer. The most common cancer caused by HPV infection is cervical cancer in women, however, HPV can also cause cancer of the mouth, throat, va**na and a**s depending on what kind of s*x you enjoy. For the purposes of this write up howevr, lets talk about Cervical cancer.

There are over 600,000 new cervical cancer cases annually and over 200,000 deaths globally making it the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Up to 98% of women with cervical cancer have HPV infection.

In Ghana. Cervical cancer kills almost 2000 women annually. Second only to Breast Cancer. SO it is a major public health concern. This is why the Government of Ghana's move to vaccinate 2 million girls is laudable.

HPV vaccination stands as one of the most significant advancements in preventive medicine, particularly for girls and women. Currently, HPV vaccines protect against either two, four, or nine subtypes of HPV

HPV vaccination significantly reduces the risk of cervical cancer and other HPV cancers by targeting the high-risk strains responsible for the majority of cases. All available HPV. Vaccines target type 16 and 18, the two subtypes responsible for the most cases of cancer. By immunizing girls before they become s*xually active, the vaccine provides protection long before exposure to the virus, offering a crucial defense against cervical cancer development later in life.

Vaccinating girls against HPV not only protects them individually but also contributes to herd immunity, benefiting the broader community. When a significant portion of the population is vaccinated, the spread of HPV is inhibited, leading to a decreased prevalence of the virus and its associated diseases.
HPV vaccination is most effective when administered before the onset of s*xual activity.

It is recommended that girls are vaccinated between the ages of 9 and 14. This ensures that they receive optimal protection before potential exposure to HPV, maximizing the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing infection and related
health issues.

Vaccinating your daughter, especially against HPV infection, is one of the smartest decisions you can make for your child.

Kudos to the Government once again. This has been years in the making.

20/07/2025

Kwame Sarpong Asiedu writes:

Why Are Ghanaians Dying from Hypertension 20 Years Earlier Than They Should – And Why Are We Still Pretending Not to Know?

In countries like the UK, Canada, and Germany, hypertension-related deaths climb after age 65. But in Ghana, they start as early as 40. That’s our most productive age bracket. And the real scandal? Most of these deaths are preventable.

Let’s Face the Facts:
• Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and heart failure, kill 1 in 5 Ghanaians, mostly between ages 40 and 60.
• In Northern Ghana, 20.1% of adult deaths were caused by hypertension.
• Over 65% of hypertensive Ghanaians are completely unaware of their condition.

Yet we behave like hypertension is some elite illness, it isn’t. It’s quietly killing our workforce, our parents, our friends, and many of our men in the bedroom. It is more prevalent in our rural areas according to many studies but remains predominantly undiagnosed.

Now Let’s Talk S*x and Silence.

How many Ghanaian men spend GHS 100–300 a month on bitters, tiger power, “manpower” concoctions, or performance enhancers from the nearest seller just to prove they’re “strong men”? For many they don't have a clue what these concoctions contain. Such irrational and irresponsible behaviour can't be attributed to pleasure seeking alone.

Yet these same men won’t spend GHS 10 to check their blood pressure.

Then one day, in the middle of trying to prove their manhood, their heart gives up. Stroke. Sudden collapse. Cardiac arrest. And we gather and say, “He died doing what he loved.”

No. He died because we’ve made pleasure a death sentence.

Prevention Is Cheaper Than Coffins.
• Managing hypertension early with regular BP checks and meds like amlodipine costs just GHS 60–100/month.
• But once a stroke hits? You’re looking at GHS 4,000 to GHS 10,000 in hospital bills, or a GHS 50,000+ annual burden if you survive.

So why do we wait till we collapse before we take it seriously?

This Is Economic Madness and Policy Neglect.

We’re burying traders, teachers, taxi drivers, bankers, nurses, and carpenters in their 40s and 50s. Our workforce is dying before retirement. Our NHIS ignores prevention, and our leaders act like it’s normal.

What Must Change?
• Make BP checks as routine as buying data bundles at every pharmacy, CHPS compound, market stall, and Sunday service.
• Launch a national campaign: “Know Your Pressure Before You Prove Your Power.”
• Let’s stop romanticising sudden death during s*x. That’s not heroism, it’s avoidable tragedy.

Ghana doesn’t need more fancy health facilities if people keep dying at home, at work, and in bed because of a disease that costs less than your Friday night bitters. We need to get the basics right and drive down the need for emergency care.

Pleasure must not be a death sentence nor an act of su***de. If you read this far, get your BP checked.

18/07/2025

➕ 10 essential Medicines to Keep at Home

✏️Paracetamol 👉 It is commonly used OTC medication for fever, minor aches, and pain.

✏️Antacid 👉 If an individual experiences heartburn or pain or bloating, it is likely that the digestive acids present in the stomach are causing the problem. In such a case, an antacid can be taken to neutralize the harmful effects of acid and aid digestion.
✏️Antihistamine 👉 Avil and Cetzine are two commonly available antihistamines that can be taken to ease the symptoms caused by allergic reactions. It is important to note that these tend to cause mild drowsiness.
✏️Nasal decongestants 👉 Nasal congestion is one of the most common symptoms of cold and sinusitis. To relieve the stuffy or congested nose, OTC medicines such as nasal decongestants can be taken.

✏️Antitussive lozenges 👉In most cases, a cough or a cold is accompanied by itching or sore throat. Although the intake of antibiotics can help relieve the underlying infection, it is also essential to use medications that can relieve discomfort in the throat.

✏️Antiseptic ointment 👉 The ointment or solution can help prevent any minor scrapes, wounds, or cuts from getting infected with bacteria or other microorganisms. Example - Dettol and Savlon
✏️Antifungal medications 👉 These used to treat fungal infections that affect skin, hair and nails. Some of the common fungal infections are ringworm, athlete's foot, candidiasis, va**nal thrush, etc. Antifungal medications work by directly killing fungal cells or by preventing fungal cells from growing and thriving.
✏️Anti-sickness medications 👉 Anti-sickness medications such as domperidone and meclizine hydrochloride help in preventing and treating nausea and vomiting. These medications work by blocking the action of histamine, which can otherwise trigger the feeling of being sick.

✏️Topical ointments for burns 👉Ointments containing silver nitrate, amorphous hydrogel, silver sulfadiazine, or aminacrine HCl help in treating minor, first-degree burns that affect the outermost layer of the skin. These medications have antimicrobial properties, which exacerbate the healing and prevent further infection.

✏️✏️Aspirin 👉 Aspirin, or salicylic acid, is one of the most well-known OTC medications for aches and pains. It is also sometimes used to get relief from inflammation, cold, and fever. Owing to its anti-blood-clotting properties, the medication is also one of the first-line emergency treatments for heart attack and stroke.

17/03/2025

To those fighting in silence!

To those waging unseen wars, carrying burdens too heavy to share - hold on. Not every battle is a consequence of folly; some storms arrive uninvited, some voids form without warning.

But even the darkest nights give way to dawn. Strength grows in the struggle, and this too shall pass. You will rise whole again.

Keep going!

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