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Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house - or maybe on a cruise - or perhaps to a hotel in a new city or a foreign country? Wherever your destination for the holidays, by automobile, plane, ship or sleigh, a little planning will help keep holiday travel safe and enjoyable.
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.
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.
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.
There are many ways for drugs and personal care products to enter ground water and surface water, which include water that we drink and use for recreation. Federal guidelines for safe disposal of medicines aim to prevent unintentional poisonings, misuse and diversion of discarded drugs, and to keep drugs within engineered landfills, instead of in the water supply.
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.
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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