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Glucosamine is a natural substance found in cartilage. In the US, it is sold as a dietary supplement and promoted to reduce osteoarthritis pain. It is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, strong scientific evidence showing that it actually works is lacking and dietary supplements are not regulated in the same vigorous manner as medications.
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Multi-surface cleaners contain a variety of ingredients, some of which cause irritation. If swallowed, they can cause mouth and throat irritation, stomachache, vomiting and diarrhea. Respiratory symptoms include sore throat, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Redness, pain, and burning can occur if splashed on skin or in eyes. Drink water and/or rinse eyes and skin following exposure.
At least 85 drugs are known or thought to interact with grapefruit. Grapefruit products can cause those drugs to stay in your system much longer than usual. The effects are like a drug overdose. They can include dangerous heart rhythms, kidney damage, muscle damage, respiratory depression, and bleeding from the stomach or intestines.
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that decreases pain and inflammation and reduces fever. Side effects include nausea and stomachache, as well as mild drowsiness, headache, and dizziness. Acute overdose and chronic use may cause reversible kidney toxicity. A naproxen overdose is usually not considered serious unless a large amount is taken.
Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis) were introduced by the US Department of Agriculture to help control crop pests like aphids. Although they were invited guests, they have become branded as an invasive species and household pests. Asian lady beetles can bite, but they are not venomous.
5-HTP, which comes from tryptophan found in our diet, is the precursor of serotonin. It is available as a supplement and has appealed to researchers and the public for the treatment of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and a wide range of other conditions. To date, evidence of its effectiveness has been inconclusive and there are important safety concerns.
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.
Spiked beverages have become increasingly common. Although they usually do not contain a high percentage of alcohol, many of the brands and names are for products that traditionally have not contained alcohol. This can cause problems when children or unsuspecting adults consume them, believing they are non-alcoholic.
Antibiotic overdoses are rarely dangerous, but stomach upset and diarrhea may occur. Taking the wrong antibiotic is a problem if someone is allergic to the drug. Misuse of antibiotics is a problem for many reasons: an infection might not be cured, antibiotic-resistant organisms can develop, or, if a specific antibiotic is needed, it might not be effective.
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