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Man with his head on a pillow and medication capsules floating over his head: What type of magnesium is best for sleep?

Health Education

What is the best magnesium for sleep?

Magnesium glycinate is one of the top choices among magnesium supplements to use as a natural sleep aid

Woman smiling with tape measure around her waist: Sea moss benefits

Health Education

Sea moss benefits

Sea moss is said to contain up to 92 of the 102 vitamins and minerals that are present in the human body.

A pill bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Buspirone side effects

Buspirone side effects and how to avoid them

Buspirone side effects are uncommon but include dizziness, nervousness, and nausea as the body gets used to the drug

Six gel capsules: Coq10 side effects and how to avoid them

CoQ10 side effects and how to avoid them

CoQ10 side effects include upset stomach, abdominal pain, and nausea, but they’re very rare

A spilled bottle of capsules: Creatine side effects

Creatine side effects and how to avoid them

Creatine side effects are rare but some users have reported mild symptoms like stomach discomfort and muscle cramps, which may or may not be related to the supplement

A pill bottle with white pills falling out of it: Zyrtec side effects and how to avoid them

Zyrtec side effects and how to avoid them

Zyrtec side effects include headache and drowsiness, which is more common in children than in adults

A pill bottle with an exclamation mark on the label

Wellbutrin XL side effects and how to avoid them

The most common Wellbutrin XL side effects aren’t severe and may resolve within a couple of weeks

A couple of transdermal patches: Scopolamine side effects

Scopolamine side effects and how to avoid them

Since scopolamine patches are worn for a short amount of time, side effects other than dry mouth are rare but may include vision impairment

A pill bottle with an exclamation mark on the label: Testosterone side effects

Testosterone side effects and how to avoid them

Testosterone side effects include acne, ankle swelling, disturbed breathing while sleeping, and breast tenderness, among others

Three Rx pill bottles: How much is Keppra without insurance?

How much is Keppra (levetiracetam) without insurance?

The generic version of Keppra, levetiracetam, costs $703 without insurance. Learn how to get Keppra at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives

Three Rx pill bottles: How much is Levsin without insurance

How much is Levsin (hyoscyamine sulfate) without insurance?

The generic version of Levsin, hyoscyamine sulfate, costs about $103 a month without insurance. Learn how to get Levsin at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

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