If youâre using B vitamins to help prevent hot flashes, be sure to use the form of niacin called niacinamide. Other forms of niacin dilate the blood vessels, which can cause flushing and worsen hot flashes, rather than relieve them. Folic acid helps the body manufacture and use estrogen.
And the title of âMost Expensive Drug in the Entire Worldâ goes to Glybera, a drug so far not approved in the U.S. but recently approved in the European Union. Glybera is a gene therapy used to treat a condition called familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency, a disease affecting only about one in 1 million people.
The following is a list of some prevalent blood thinners and their estimated cost: WARFARIN: This anti-coagulant is popular in treatment and preventing the clotting of veins. Retail prices for Warfarin are $10, but can be found on Walmartâs $4 generic list. XARELTO: This is a very expensive drug used for treatment of blood clots in veins and lungs.