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6 Drugs That Can Cause Kidney Damage

No matter what kind of medicine you take, whether OTC (over-the-counter) or prescription, it is destined to take a trip through your kidneys. Taking a…

Aug 7, 2024

How to Treat Sleep Apnea to Improve Your Overall Health

Many years ago, a man in his late 50s named Scott came to my dental office for an appointment. His wife complained about his snoring…

Aug 28, 2024

11 Meds that Can Mess with Your Voice

All medications can help, heal, or harm. There are nearly always side effects that are unintended when it comes to meds. From drugs prescribed by…

May 28, 2024

6 Common Medications That Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction

What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction. We’ve all heard of it. And Pfizer’s advertising campaign when it introduced its blockbuster erectile dysfunction drug Viagra (sildenafil)…

Apr 29, 2021

Food-Drug Interactions You Need to Know About

You probably know that you shouldn’t mix certain medications because of the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions.  But you may not be aware of food-drug interactions,…

Jun 27, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Hypertension

High blood pressure (hypertension) is sometimes called the “silent killer.” It often has no symptoms at all, but it can raise your risk of deadly events such as heart…

May 13, 2024

FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Lamictal Interactions With Estrogen-Containing Drugs, and More

Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is designed to keep you informed about the latest safety advisories and newly documented side effects…

Jul 1, 2025

Feeling Anxious? Depressed? Check Your Meds

Anxiety is a Symptom of Certain Meds Df you find yourself feeling anxious or on edge for no apparent reason while taking a cold medicine…

May 7, 2019

Anxiety Is a Surprisingly Common Side Effect of Many Medicines

Feeling anxious? Check your medicine cabinet. There are millions of reasons why you might be feeling more anxious than usual, from big life changes to…

Jan 11, 2021

Medications That Can Make You More Sun Sensitivity

People often look forward to the warmer days of summer and the longer days of sunshine. But whether you’re catching some rays at the pool,…

Apr 24, 2025

Heart Disease Prevention, Treatments and Side Effects

Do you ever have acid reflux and wonder if it’s really a heart attack? Do you see headlines every winter warning of the dangers of…

Feb 1, 2023

Understanding Topical Medications: Types, Benefits, and Side Effects for Managing Skin Conditions

Skin conditions can range from a mild annoyance, like an occasional blemish or patch of dry skin, to hives, rashes, and patches of scaly skin…

Feb 5, 2024

Drugs Can Make Skin Sun Sensitive

Samantha Welch spent about 11 months avoiding the direct sunlight as best she could. She had been prescribed isotretinoin, an oral medication that treats cystic…

Jun 8, 2021

Calcium Supplements: Pros, Cons & Expert Tips

Everyone needs calcium, right? It seems many people are concerned about avoiding osteoporosis. No one wants to break a bone or develop stooped posture. So should…

Jun 1, 2020

5 Common Drug Reactions That Affect the Skin

Drug Allergies Affecting the Skin are Common Of all the side effects that can result from the use of medication, drug allergies affecting the skin are…

Jan 31, 2021