Medication Safety
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Can Probiotics Cause Constipation?
According to a National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), about 4 million (1.6 percent) U.S. adults had used probiotics or prebiotics…
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Can You Drink After COVID Vaccine?
Throughout the 10,000 or so years that humans have been drinking fermented beverages, they’ve also been arguing about their merits…
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Why Is MiraLAX Not Working After 3 Days?
Having fewer than three bowel movements a week is, technically, the definition of constipation. However, how often you “go” varies…
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How Do You Know If Monistat 7 Is Working?
Monistat 7 is a low-dose (2%) miconazole nitrate cream used for the treatment of yeast infection. It comes with a…
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Can Nexplanon Stop Working Early?
What is Nexplanon? Nexplanon birth control implant is a tiny, thin rod about the size of a matchstick. The implant…
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What Is The Best Time To Take Lexapro For Anxiety?
What does it mean to have anxiety? According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety is an emotion characterized by…
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How To Tell If Effexor Is Working
What is Effexor? Effexor is a brand of venlafaxine, a medication used to treat depression. Effexor extended-release (long-acting) capsules are…
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Does Effexor Cause Weight Gain or Weight Loss?
In general, side effects are common with almost any medication. What’s less common are side effects that can complicate your…
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Is Benadryl Addictive?
The word “addiction” is derived from a Latin term for “enslaved by” or “bound to.” Anyone who has struggled to…
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How Long Does Diltiazem Stay In Your System?
What is diltiazem? Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that slows your heart rate and relaxes your blood vessels. This…
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