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Antidepressants: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Antidepressants: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Antidepressants are drugs used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other conditions. The Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors affect the way our bodies use serotonin and other neurotransmitters. The drugs may take a few weeks to help and may cause withdrawal if stopped suddenly.


My Child Ate a Cannabis Edible

My Child Ate a Cannabis Edible

Cannabis edibles are often sweet or savory products that are naturally attractive to young children. Serious and sometimes life-threatening side effects can occur in children who consume cannabis edibles.


Is it Safe to Use Liquid Cough Medicine?

Is it Safe to Use Liquid Cough Medicine?

Cough syrup is a medicine easily purchased without a prescription in drug stores. Liquid cough medicine usually contains multiple ingredients such as dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, menthol, and honey to alleviate cough and cold symptoms. Using recommended age-specific dosing guidelines is critical for safe use of this medicine.



What is Angioedema?

What is Angioedema?

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-inhibitors) are safe and effective medications used to treat and prevent many cardiovascular conditions. Angioedema, a rare but serious complication, may occur in some people who take ACE inhibitors.


Why Do Mattresses Contain Fiberglass?

Why Do Mattresses Contain Fiberglass?

Fiberglass is often used by mattress manufacturers to meet fire safety standards. Fiberglass may be present in mattress foam or covers, and human exposures to fiberglass can occur when mattress covers are unzipped or removed. Health effects from fiberglass exposure can include eye injuries, skin irritation, and lung disease.


Poison Statistics, National Data, 2015

Poison Statistics, National Data, 2015

In 2015, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.2 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 15 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one and two year olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (47%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.


Using Oven Cleaners Safely

Using Oven Cleaners Safely

Oven and grill cleaners are usually highly caustic. Upon contact with any tissue, they can cause damage ranging from irritation to severe burns.


What is Ozempic?

What is Ozempic?

Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) and liraglutide (Saxenda) are members of the GLP-1 agonist class of drugs. These prescription medications help improve blood sugar control and are often prescribed to diabetic patients. In non-diabetic patients who are overweight or obese, certain GLP-1 agonists are also approved by the FDA to help with weight control.


Drugs for ED

Drugs for ED

Erectile dysfunction (ED) medications can help treat certain medical causes of ED, but they are not without risk. Serious toxic effects have been seen in adults with use and misuse of these medications. Some “genuine” brand name products and herbal or “natural” ED products are counterfeit or mislabeled and sometimes contain dangerous substances.


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