Articles by Patricia Nevins, RN, MSN

Medications That Increase Heart Rate

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Patricia Nevins, RN, MSN

Many medications, both prescription and over-the-counter products, increase the heart rate. Sometimes people take medications for the purpose of increasing the heart rate, but other times a rapid heart rate is a negative side effect of the drug.

What Are the Side Effects of Docusate Sodium 100 mg?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Patricia Nevins, RN, MSN

Constipation, or difficulty producing bowel movements, can affect up to 28% of the population (See references 1, 2, 4) and reduce quality of life (See reference 4).