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Cortisone Injections Can Have Devastating Effects

The People's Pharmacy

The ER doctor said, “You are having an adverse reaction to your steroid injection.” Insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure and trouble controlling blood sugar are just a few of the reactions people may experience from corticosteroids , including cortisone injections. The neurologist she consulted agreed.

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New Year, New Goals: 2024

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I can’t believe that it’s been over 10 years since I started the thyroidpharmacist.com blog in 2013, and now 2023 is almost over. 2023 was probably the second or third most creative/productive year for me in the last decade, in terms of creating healing resources and just overall intensity (I’ll share more details below).

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Dramamine interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

They cause adverse reactions such as blurry vision, dry mouth, constipation, and memory problems. This article is not a complete list of all Dramamine interactions. There may be other drug-drug interactions or drug information that aren’t discussed in this article. Dramamine has anticholinergic activity.

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Meclizine interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

While some interactions may be mild, others may lead to serious side effects or adverse reactions. This article does not describe a complete list of all possible meclizine interactions. Food and Drug Administration (2019) Meclizine , StatPearls (2023) Interactions with meclizine , St.

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Fluoride And Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I have written extensively on iodine in this article ). If you have read my article on dental triggers , you know that there are better ways to prevent and heal dental decay. An article published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology reported that there can be up to 4.5, Canada, and parts of the U.K. ounces, or roughly 4.2

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How long does it take for trazodone to work?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Note: Sometimes, veterinarians prescribe trazodone for dogs , and while it’s safe for our canine companions, the information in this article applies solely to humans. Studies like this one from 2023 have suggested that patients with chronic depression can take trazodone long-term with few significant adverse effects.

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Drug Discard Date Creates Discord

The People's Pharmacy

If a patient wants to report an adverse reaction to the FDA, they need to fill out Form 3500B. On the other hand, if medication is dispensed in the drug company’s original packaging, the law requires an expiration date along with lot number and NDC number ( StatPearls , May 1, 2023 ). Can anything be done about this practice?