Author: Alex Thompson

Mild side effects of many drugs may go away within a few days to a couple of weeks. But if they become bothersome, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Avastin can increase the risk of developing congestive heart failure. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for signs and symptoms of CHF [see WARNINGS […]

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. By T’Keyah Bazin, PharmDT’Keyah Bazin, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist and experienced health content writer. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. Cholesterol monitoring should begin at 9 years old and continue every four to six […]

This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. You may have trouble sleeping the first few nights after you stop taking this medication. Medicines can interact with each other, sometimes causing serious side effects. Do not take AMBIEN with other medicines that can make you sleepyunless your healthcare provider […]

The interaction can cause depression, which may hinder the effectiveness of an antidepressant. The combined effects can make a suicide attempt more likely. People with depression may turn to alcohol to try to feel better in the short term; however, alcohol can worsen their condition. If you find it difficult to avoid drinking, you should […]

For women with eating disorders and body image issues, a combination of therapy, medical management, and nutrition education is available to support recovery. Women with drug-related infectious diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV can also get medical and social support during treatment. Regular physical activity lowers inflammation and allows your body’s detoxification system to work […]

When taken together, alcohol and Xanax become more potent than if you take either of them on their own. As a result, you’re at risk of excessive sedation, dangerous accidents, respiratory depression, cardiac issues and loss of consciousness. Drug overdoses are, unfortunately, a common reality in the United States. As of 2019, the fatal drug overdose […]

Healthcare providers sometimes prescribe TCAs to manage chronic pain. Researchers think that TCAs relieve pain by blocking pain signals in your spinal cord and by blocking peripheral pain signals through complex anti-neuroimmune actions. Providers more commonly prescribe TCAs for off-label use today. This means that the medication isn’t FDA-approved to treat the condition, but research […]

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), even intermittent use, or a single episode of use can produce severe, negative effects. Inhalant use is extremely dangerous—both the use and withdrawal can cause symptoms that are life threatening. Most inhalants act on the central nervous system (CNS), causing brain activity to slow down. The […]

Prescription sleep medications, called hypnotics, help people fall asleep more quickly. Flunitrazepam, also known as Rohypnol, is a benzodiazepine that is chemically similar to Valium and Xanax. Because of its sedative properties, the drug has been used to incapacitate people and commit sexual assaults. Derived from a tree indigenous to Thailand, kratom is a drug […]

It also works with the hospitality industry to encourage more offerings to people who choose not to drink alcohol. SMART meetings are free to attend, but donations are accepted near the end of every meeting. Meeting facilitators follow a structured program focusing on mental health and education. Sobriety support groups are organizations dedicated to helping […]