Drug Interactions, Side Effects, and Pharmacological Safety

Why is it critical to understand medication interactions, withdrawal symptoms, and the systemic side effects of common pharmacological treatments?

desperate unhappy man

Symptoms of Boric Acid Poisoning

Accidental exposure to boric acid may lead to boric acid poisoning symptoms. Boric acid is a toxin commonly used in pesticides, antiseptics and other substances.

Read more →
Girl treating feet with ointment

Side Effects of Hydrocortisone Ointment

Hydrocortisone ointment is a relatively safe steroid that you can purchase over-the-counter, or your doctor may prescribe a stronger version. Hydrocortisone ointment is typically used to treat itchy rashes caused by skin conditions such as eczema, poison ivy, insect bites or allergic reactions.

Read more →

Cymbalta's Side Effects on Sleeping

Duloxetine is a drug made by the Eli Lily company. It is sold under the trade name of Cymbalta. According to a summary published in the journal "Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics," duloxetine may be useful in several medical conditions. These disorders include depression, anxiety and pain.

Read more →

Common Side Effects of Bronchodilators

Bronchodilators are medications that are inhaled through the mouth into the bronchioles, which are tube-like passages that carry air, leading to the lung beds. These tubes of air become constricted with most lung diseases. This causes decreased air flow into the lungs.

Read more →

Side Effects of Stanozolol

Stanozolol falls into the drug classification of anabolic steroids -- drugs made to mimic the effect of male hormones in the body. These hormones, testosterone and dihydrotesterone, increase the synthesis of protein within the cells, resulting in a faster buildup of cell tissue.

Read more →
Doctor Checking IV Bag

EDTA Chelation Side Effects

EDTA chelation therapy uses a compound called ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. EDTA is able to bind to certain metals via a process called chelation. This binding causes them to be unable to react with anything else. It also causes the kidneys to remove the EDTA/metal complex from the blood.

Read more →

Side Effects of Coming Off of Celexa

Celexa, the brand name of the medication citalopram, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication used to treat depression. If you're taking Celexa discontinuing the medication too abruptly may cause unpleasant effects. In fact, abrupt discontinuation of any antidepressant may cause a condition called "

Read more →
medicine

The Effects of Lyrica Overdose

Lyrica is a prescription medication used for the treatment of pain associated with fibromyalgia, a condition of chronic, wide-spread pain in the joints, muscles and soft tissues of the body. It is also used as a treatment for pain associated with nerve damages of the hands, feet, legs and arms in diabetic patients.

Read more →
At the doctor's office

Possible Side Effects of Gaviscon

Gaviscon, or aluminum with magnesium hydroxide, is an antacid medicine that is used to treat heartburn, gas and a sour stomach, as well as acid indigestion. It also can be taken to treat or prevent other conditions that involve excess stomach acid such as peptic ulcer disease and hiatal hernia.

Read more →

Side Effects of Cyclobenzaprine 10 mg Tabs

Cyclobenzaprine is a medication used to manage pain from muscle injuries, sprains and strains, says MedlinePlus. It is a muscle relaxant that works on the neurotransmitters, or chemicals, in your brain so you perceive less pain.

Read more →

Clenbuterol Side Effects

Clenbuterol is a drug designed for use as an antihistamine in veterinary medicine. In humans, it provides stimulant effects similar to amphetamines, such as increased heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure. According to the U.S.

Read more →
Bottle with pills

Side Effects of Taking Wellbutrin and Celexa

Both Wellbutrin and Celexa are medications in a class of drugs known as antidepressants. They are used for the treatment of depression and may also be recommended for the treatment of other types of mental illness and smoking cessation.

Read more →
Contemplation

Side Effects of Too Much GABA

For those who experience anxiety and insomnia, the supplement called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is generally safe and effective. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, GABA is a type of amino acids called "neurotransmitters," and it is produced naturally in the human brain.

Read more →
Little lonely girl

Side Effects of Augmentin in Toddlers

Augmentin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is comprised of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. It is commonly used in toddlers and children for the treatment of otitis media (ear infections) and respiratory infections.

Read more →
taking medicine

Effects of Too Much Levothyroxine

Levothyroxine (Leventa, Novothyrox, Synthroid) is a synthetic form of one of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. If you have hypothyroidism, your doctor may prescribe levothyroxine to help boost your levels of this hormone.

Read more →
Girl (7-9) sleeping on sofa, resting head on cushion

Children's Benadryl Side Effects

Benadryl, also known as diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergies and the common cold. The medication works by blocking histamine that the body makes during an allergic reaction. Other uses for Benadryl include the treatment of nausea and motion sickness, and as a sleep aid for adults.

Read more →

Adverse Side Effects of Meloxicam 15Mg

The generically named medicine meloxicam is available in 7.5-milligram tablets or 15mg tablets. It is sold with the brand name Mobic in the United States. It is a prescription-level medication classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID.

Read more →