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Prescription pad with pill bottle and side effects of gabapentin

Gabapentin side effects and how to avoid them

Gabapentin is an anti-seizure medication. It helps control partial seizures in people with epilepsy. It also relieves postherpetic neuralgia and prescribed off-label to treat nerve pain, postoperative pain, fibromyalgia, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and other medical conditions.

Prescription pad with pill bottle representing side effects of Prednisolone

Prednisolone side effects and how to avoid them

Prednisolone treats a wide range of medical conditions but can cause several side effects. Learn more about the common and serious side effects of prednisolone.

Illustration of thought bubbles coming out of head: 2021 PTSD survey results

PTSD survey

A third of survey takers reported having post-traumatic stress disorder or having a loved one with PTSD

Updated on Feb. 7, 2024

Weekly pill organizer: Medication management tips for people with dementia or Alzheimer's

Health Education

Alzheimer’s and dementia medication management

Those with dementia may start to forget to take their pills or refuse to take them. Here are some medication management tips for people with dementia or Alzheimer's.

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Find SingleCare savings at Costco

We’re proud to announce our new partnership with the retailer. Save up to 80% at all Costco pharmacy locations.

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Methotrexate side effects

Methotrexate side effects and how to avoid them

Learn about methotrexate side effects, restrictions, drug interactions, and more

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Lyrica side effects

Lyrica side effects and interactions, and how to avoid them

Lyrica is FDA approved to treat nerve pain due, fibromyalgia, and other conditions

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Benzonatate side effects

Benzonatate side effects and how to avoid them

Benzonatate relives symptomatic and chronic cough in adults and children 10 years and older. It is also used off-label as an anesthetic in the mouth and throat before intubation or an endoscopy.

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common and serious nitrofurantoin side effects

Nitrofurantoin side effects and how to avoid them

Nitrofurantoin side effects include urine discoloration, nausea, flatulence, and headache. Learn how to avoid side effects of this antibiotic for UTIs.

Prescription bottles representing Flagyl dosages

Flagyl dosage, forms, and strengths

Flagyl treats a wide range of bacterial infections in the skin, digestive system, respiratory tract, liver, heart, and reproductive organs. In addition to its antibacterial effects, Flagyl also eradicates infections caused by single-cell parasites.

SingleCare savings are now available at Food City

Food City’s first store boasts a storied history: It opened in 1918…

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