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Metformin is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It has mild side effects and is generally safe when taken as prescribed. Rarely, it can cause a severe and life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis in patients with specific risk factors.
Lexapro is the brand name for escitalopram, an SSRI antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Escitalopram is associated with side effects including sleep disturbances, fatigue, and nausea. Like many other antidepressants, escitalopram may require several weeks to months of use to provide full benefits.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported a number of cases of severe allergic reactions to acne medicines containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Symptoms included chest tightness, trouble breathing, faintness, and severe swelling of the face, throat, lips, and tongue. Anyone with these symptoms should call 911 right away.
To date, there are no definite answers about how well melatonin works, how safe it is when taken for long periods, or what constitutes a melatonin overdose.
Apetamin, which contains cyproheptadine, lysine, and vitamins, is marketed as a quick, non-surgical method of body enhancement. Although it is not approved by the FDA, it is illicitly sold online and on social media platforms in the United States. There is no standard dosing of apetamin, and its ingredients are linked to liver damage and other dangerous side effects.
Clonidine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In overdoses, clonidine can cause low heart rate and blood pressure, drowsiness, and shallow breathing. Only take clonidine as directed by your doctor to avoid unwanted adverse effects.
Over-the-counter anti-redness eyedrops are used to treat irritated, red eyes. When consumed by mouth, they can result in serious toxicity and even death.
A variety of cleaning products are available to maintain wood floors. Wood floor cleaners are usually based on hydrocarbons, detergents, or glycol ether solvents. Each type carries its own precautions and potential adverse effects. Floor cleaners can also contain alcohol, weak acids, or alkaline chemicals to strengthen their cleaning properties.
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors target and reduce inflammation. One JAK inhibitor, baricitinib, is used to treat COVID-19 infection. The JAK inhibitor oclacitinib (Apoquel) has not been studied in humans and is not used to treat COVID-19 infection.
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