Medication Safety
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Are TUMS Safe During Pregnancy?
Indigestion, also called heartburn or acid reflux, is common in pregnancy. It can be caused by hormonal changes and the…
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Is Melatonin Safe During Pregnancy?
For many women, sleep can be evasive during pregnancy. Physical discomfort, changing hormones, and excitement and anxiety about being a…
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How to Take Iron Pills Correctly
Iron is an important mineral that helps maintain healthy blood. A lack of iron is called iron-deficiency anemia, which affects…
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How To Take Vitamin D Correctly
Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that…
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What Happens If You Take Sucralfate With Food?
Sucralfate is in a class of medications called protectants. It sticks to damaged ulcer tissue and protects against acid and…
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Is it Dangerous to Drink Alcohol on Medication?
Alcohol is formed when yeast ferments (breaks down without oxygen) the sugars in different food. For example, wine is made…
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Full List of Drugs that Can Interact With Grapefruit Juice
The grapefruit first appeared in the 18th century, as a result of crossing a pomelo and an orange. People called…
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List of Drugs That Can Interact With St. John’s Wort
What is drug interaction? Drug interaction is defined as the changes in a drug’s effects due to recent or concurrent…
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St. John’s Wort: Uses, Health Benefits, Side Effects
St. John’s wort, scientifically known as Hypericum perforatum is a flowering shrub native to Europe. It gets its name from…
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Carcinogen: Pfizer Recalls All Lots Of Chantix
According to a release by the Food and Drug Administration, Pfizer has recalled all lots of its smoking cessation drug Chantix because…
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