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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects children and adults. Stimulant drugs are given to children and adults. Questions about possible effects on the heart and blood vessels were answered by two large recent studies: these drugs are not associated with an increased risk of serious effects on the heart and blood vessels.
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections such as middle ear infections, strep throat, and urinary tract infections. It generally has mild side effects, but may cause nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. It is chemically similar to penicillin, so people with a penicillin allergy may react similarly to amoxicillin.
Brexpiprazole is an antipsychotic medicine that is added to an antidepressant to treat major depression and is used alone to treat schizophrenia. There is a low risk of adverse effects, such as restlessness, drowsiness, and slight weight gain. If someone takes more than a usual dose of brexpiprazole, medical attention might be needed.
Packages of birth control pills contain hormone pills and may contain iron and placebo pills. Children who swallow birth control hormones are not at risk, even if they are boys. There are few, if any short term effects from the hormones. Children who swallow birth control hormones may have stomach upset, diarrhea, or irritability but no long-term effects.
More than ever, adults are poisoning themselves by mistake with prescription opioid pain relievers. Many of these people die and others require days of hospital treatment to recover.
Shortly after a hurricane in Texas, 75% of children treated for carbon monoxide poisoning had been playing video games powered by portable generators.
Some plants can be poisonous if you eat them. Others can hurt you if you get them on your skin. For some plants, all parts of the plant are poisonous. For others, only certain parts of the plant are harmful. The danger can range from mild irritation to severe illness or death. Check our our list of selected poisonous and non-poisonous plants.
Insect and spider bites can cause pain, redness, swelling, and itching. Black widow spiders cause muscle cramps, while brown recluse spiders cause necrotic lesions. Allergic reactions include hives, difficulty breathing and sometimes death. Infection and disease transmission can occur.
Deodorants work by controlling odor, while antiperspirants reduce the amount of sweat released from the body. Although some people question whether these products cause cancer or other diseases, deodorants and antiperspirants are considered to be safe when used as directed.
Needle spiking involves the secret injection of poisonous substances into unsuspecting individuals and represents a form of drug-facilitated crime. It is a scary concept but it is also fortunately a rare occurrence.
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