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About John J. Porterfield
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I can answer questions if you are a student in the grade range of preschool through 12th. I can answer questions about your school health class assignments. I can help you with your school health class homework. I can answer general health questions you might have on the topics of Abuse & Addiction, Anatomy, Death & Dying, Diet & Nutrition, Emotional Development, Exercise & Lifestyle Choices, Fitness & Nutrition, Genes & Inherited Risks, Illness & Disease, Medicine & Treatments, Workplace Health, World Health, Safety, Social & Emotional Health, Social Skills, and The Body. I can also make arrangements to help you with your school health class assignments and homework via live chat, if you prefer. IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR SCHOOL HEALTH CLASS ASSIGNMENTS OR HOMEWORK, PLEASE TYPE THE ENTIRE QUESTION YOU NEED HELP WITH.

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I am a School Health Education Major studying to obtain degrees in School Health and Education and plan to teach in the preschool through 12th grade range, and eventually work my way up to the college/university level. I have attended The University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA; Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA; Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA; and am currently studying at Allegheny County Community College in Pittsburgh, PA. I plan to transfer to Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH in the Spring of 2005 and complete my education there.

 
   

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Topic: Teen Health



Expert: John J. Porterfield
Date: 9/18/2004
Subject: Medication side effects

Question
I take zoloft and welbutrin xl and I always end up feeling light-headed when I get up after taking it and I wasn't sure if that was normal or not.

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Adreea--

Dizziness is a common side effect of Zoloft and Wellbutrin that usually does not need medical attention.  This side effect may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicines. *** However, check with the doctor who prescribed the medication to be sure! ***

John

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