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Is your expired Rx safe?

Some medications may simply be less effective while others could be dangerous. Here’s what you should know before taking an out-of-date drug.
Alcohol and medication

10 Rx-alcohol interactions

Think twice before picking up an adult beverage if you’re taking one of these medications
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Does Tamiflu work?

Just because flu season affects many people annually, doesn’t mean it is…
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What’s best for pain relief? Tylenol with codeine, hydroco...

The dose of these common painkillers will vary by patient depending on the amount of pain a patient is in, their age, weight, drug history, and other factors
Common Side Effects Antidespressants

Going on antidepressants: A beginner’s guide to side effects

If you, like me, suffer from moderate to major depression, chronic anxiety,…
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Off-label prescription drugs: What you need to know

Years ago, when I was struggling with a mood disorder, my doctor…
Birth Control Questions

14 birth control questions

Does it affect your mood? Or cause cancer? Experts explain what’s fact and what’s myth
What Happens When Taking Medication

What happens inside your body when you take a medication?

Swallow a pill, wait a little while, feel better—simple, right? Not exactly.…
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Should you take Wellbutrin to quit smoking?

Smoking tobacco is responsible for 480,000 deaths per year in the US,…
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How to stay healthy if you’re taking an immunosuppressant

Certain medications are nothing short of miracles for the patients who need…
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Is it safe to combine medication for ADHD and alcohol?

When you think of ADHD, you probably think of hyperactive kids. But…