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New erectile dysfunction survey finds 39% of men with ED never s...
Thirty million men in the United States experience erectile dysfunction (ED). ED…
Updated on Jan. 24, 2024
Drug Info
Jardiance side effects and how to avoid them
Jardiance side effects | Weight loss | Anxiety | Gangrene | How…
Feb. 24, 2021
Company
SingleCare savings are now available at Bartell Drugs
Washington state natives know: When you want to shop local for your…
Feb. 23, 2021
Drug Info
What are the side effects of Xarelto in the elderly?
Xarelto is the brand name version of rivaroxaban. It’s a blood thinner…
Feb. 17, 2021
Health Education
ADHD medication and children
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is often…
Updated on Sep. 15, 2021
Health Education
Emphysema vs. COPD: What stage of COPD is emphysema?
Smoking cessation is the best way to slow the progression of emphysema and COPD
Updated on Jun. 22, 2023
Health Education
Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism: Compare causes, symptoms, tr...
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism involve the thyroid in different ways. Hyperthyroidism defines a…
Feb. 5, 2021
Drug Info
Is it safe to take Trulicity and metformin together?
Those who live with diabetes know how it can affect a person's…
Feb. 4, 2021
Drug Info
Can you take Trintellix for anxiety? Here’s what our resea...
Trintellix is FDA approved to treat depression but is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat anxiety
Updated on Feb. 14, 2022
Drug Info
Zoloft side effects to expect in the first week
During your first week on Zoloft expect headache, nausea, fatigue, constipation, and more
Feb. 2, 2021
Health Education
12 meds that cause dry mouth
Dry mouth is a known side effect of some prescription and OTC drugs. Here’s how to treat it.
Updated on Feb. 9, 2022