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Methylprednisolone is a steroid medication commonly prescribed for various conditions, including severe allergies, inflammation, breathing disorders, or ulcerative colitis. Methylprednisolone should be taken as prescribed to minimize the risk of side effects, ranging from mood changes to increased hunger.
Two old drugs used for malaria, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, are being studied for their potential to treat coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). Side effects from these drugs can be very serious and include irregular heart rhythms that can result in death. Check state COVID-19 website resources and telephone hotlines for more information about COVID-19 in your area.
Art products are mixtures of chemicals and should be used correctly. It's common for children to swallow these products or get them on the skin or eye. Most of the time, the children are fine but mishaps can occur, especially eye or skin irritation.
Current responses to the opioid epidemic are inadequate. Effective treatments are underutilized, and the result is a cycle of drug use, inadequate treatment, and return to drug use. Breaking this cycle will require a lot of individual and community effort. Listen to our podcast, Poison!, to learn more.
Prednisone is a commonly prescribed steroid medication primarily used to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions, including itching and swelling. Prednisone is generally well-tolerated if taken as prescribed, though side effects such as changes in behavior, swelling, and interactions with other drugs might occur.
Doxycycline is a common broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribed for many kinds of infections. Therapeutic doses of doxycycline are generally safe, but doxycycline may cause severe reactions. It is important to understand what doxycycline is, be aware of precautions, and know what to do in instances of unintentional ingestion, overdose, or misuse.
March 2020 Press Release: Poison Control Services Preserve Critical COVID-19 Healthcare Resources
“Demon” is a street drug formulated as a powder that gained attention in the spring of 2024. It was associated with an outbreak of severe poisonings on the east coast. Initial laboratory testing has demonstrated it contains a dangerous mixture of drugs that can be potentially fatal.
Up to 10% of people who take penicillin can have an allergic reaction. However, life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) are very rare. Most people with a penicillin allergy can safely take related medications, including cephalosporins.
Berberine is a natural chemical found in certain plants, including goldenseal. Berberine is sometimes described as “Nature’s Ozempic” because of its reported beneficial effects on metabolism and blood sugar, but berberine is not the same as semaglutide (Ozempic). There is no standard dose of berberine, and berberine should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation.
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