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Almost all medications have side effects.
by Sergio Silva, M.D.
The frequency and intensity of side effects are directly proportional to the amount of medication taken (dosage, especially relative to an individual's body weight) and the rapidity with which it is absorbed. The more milligrams you take at one time... More>
by Kris Kennedy
Caffeine Some individuals who claim to be drug free might actually be living on the most common stimulant, caffeine. Caffeine appears most commonly in coffee, but is also in soda drinks, energy drinks, tea and even chocolate. The body can process 25... More>
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by Amber Hilton
These days, many Americans are taking antidepressants to deal with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Some may be dealing with seasonal or situational depression (such as the loss of a loved one), while for others depression and anxiety are chronic... More>
by D. P. Noe
Not every cancer patient have the same side effects. The type of chemotherapy and the dosing and what pre-existing health problems you have, will affect the type of side effects that you may experience. You can have a lot of side effects or you may ... More>
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by D. Vogt
Flexeril is a muscle relaxant which is prescribed in order to relieve the pain and potential damage from muscle spasms, which may be caused by other underlying conditions. New research may lead to Flexeril being prescribed to treat fibromyalgia. It ... More>
by Manura Nanayakkara MBBS
This is the common brand name of prescription only generic drug Chlorpromazine. It is the prototypal antipsychotic drug used in schizophrenia, which revolutionalized psychopharmacology in 1950s. It is in the drug group Phenothiazine. Main side effec... More>
More websites about side effects.
The FDA keeps this page about recalls and safety alerts up to date. A black-box warning is reserved for drugs with highly dangerous side effects. Drugs can interact with each other, but they can also interact with certain foods and beverages.
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Official Websites
Type in the names of the medications you are taking and check for interactions. "Natural" does not mean the same thing as "safe". Be sure to understand the risks associated with any herbs you are taking. Report serious side effects to the FDA or search the MedWatch site for information.
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Washington, Sep 6 : A number of recent studies have shown that acupuncture can help control a number of symptoms and side effects-such as pain, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting-associated with a variety of cancers and their treatments.
INO News | 2010/09/07 17:58:07 (AP:CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) Shares of Idenix Pharmaceuticals were cut nearly in half Tuesday after federal regulators halted development of its two hepatitis drugs due to its potential side effects. The New Statesman | 2010/09/09 06:16:11 Pairing people off can have some nasty and unexpected side effects. Occasionally, it works: Torvill and Dean spring to mind, as do Crick and Watson. But Blair and Brown, it is becoming increasingly clear, was not a match made in heaven. The Michigan City News-Dispatch | 2010/09/09 05:47:18 MICHIGAN CITY — The Board of Public Works and Safety on Tuesday awarded demolition contracts worth more than $53,000. The contracts, which will be paid from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Phase 5, will demolish six houses on the West Side.Yahoo! Green | 2010/09/08 16:17:45 LiveScience.com - Weight loss may have an unwanted side effect, according to a new study in the journal Nature: It may send a flood of environmental pollutants into the bloodstream.
Avoiding Drug Interactions (Consumer Update)
This FDA Consumer Update video provides helpful tips to avoid the three main types of interactions: drugs with food and beverages, drugs with dietary supplements, and drugs with other drugs.
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