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Boehringer sells drug safety software to ArisGlobal

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The software can be used to conduct an initial analysis of adverse reactions to medications that have already been approved to identify potential side effects and undesirable events, and provides a decision-making tool for those working in pharmacovigilance, helping them process each case more quickly.

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Lyrica (Pregabalin) Side Effects Include Confusion and Brain Fog

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Other adverse reactions that have been reported in clinical trials include “thinking abnormal,” amnesia, confusion and memory impairment. Stopping suddenly can lead to unpleasant adverse reactions. Here is an account from nurse Beverly in upstate, New York: “I was on Lyrica for over a year.

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Will Ozempic Be Safe Over the Long Term?

The People's Pharmacy

The FDA approved Ozempic for use in the US only in 2017, so we have about five years of experience on long-term effects. In addition, other adverse reactions may include thyroid cancer and pancreatitis. Your husband might be able to lower his glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level by taking this drug.

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What are the side effects of Zyrtec in older adults?

The Checkup by Singlecare

But second-generation antihistamines, like Zyrtec, are less likely to cause these side effects for older adults, notes the AAAAI.

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How Can You Manage Opioid-Induced Constipation?

The People's Pharmacy

Other adverse reactions include nausea, diarrhea and rash. Experts suggest that laxatives such as senna and bisacodyl should be given along with the opioid. However, patients don’t always find laxatives helpful for this problem ( Pain Medicine , Oct. GI perforation is a rare but very serious complication.

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Is Hair Loss a Side Effect of Wegovy and Ozempic?

The People's Pharmacy

The FDA’s Hair Loss Warning with Wegovy and Ozempic Is Confusing: The FDA approved Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes in 2017. How to Keep Your Hair from Falling Out Dermatologists are familiar with this reaction, but physicians in other specialties may not think to warn patients about it. Could Your Medicine Cause Hair Loss?

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How long does it take for trazodone to work?

The Checkup by Singlecare

A systematic review from 2017 analyzed various studies where patients taking trazodone for insomnia reported significant improvements. Side effects Not everyone who takes trazodone experiences an adverse reaction, but some do. Insomnia Trazodone for insomnia is another off-label use, but a fairly common one.