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Is Smelly Urine Anything to Worry About?

Is Smelly Urine Anything to Worry About?

The characteristic odor of urine is likely due to the presence of volatile organic compounds, or VOC’s, which are eliminated from the body through the kidneys. Strong urine odors may be related to metabolic conditions, infections, or dehydration.



Is it Safe to Take Paxlovid with My Other Medications?

Is it Safe to Take Paxlovid with My Other Medications?

Paxlovid is an oral medication that recently received emergency use authorization from the FDA to prevent severe COVID-19 infection in high-risk individuals who test positive for the virus. While it is generally well tolerated, Paxlovid interacts with many commonly used medications, which can lead to toxicity.



What is Serotonin Syndrome?

What is Serotonin Syndrome?

Serotonin syndrome is a disorder caused by excessive serotonin activity in the human body. It often occurs after medication use and can cause potentially life-threatening symptoms including high fever, confusion, and seizures.


Synthroid (Levothyroxine): Side effects, Interactions, and Overdose

Synthroid (Levothyroxine): Side effects, Interactions, and Overdose

Levothyroxine is a prescription medication that is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). Levothyroxine works by mimicking the activity of the natural hormone that is normally generated by the thyroid gland. Levothyroxine is a medication that is generally taken for life to maintain normal thyroid function.


Can A Myers' Cocktail Help Me?

Can A Myers' Cocktail Help Me?

A Myers' cocktail contains vitamins and electrolytes and is used to treat various medical conditions. Although the ingredients are natural and seemingly safe, this treatment is associated with adverse effects and there is limited evidence supporting the benefits of its use.



Can borax treat inflammation?

Can borax treat inflammation?

Borax is a mineral-based compound that contains boron. It is commonly used as an industrial chemical, food preservative, and household cleaning product. Borax is not intended for human consumption, and may cause toxic effects when swallowed, inhaled, or applied to the skin. There is minimal evidence supporting the use of borax as an anti-inflammatory agent in humans.


Treating Influenza with Baloxavir (Xofluza)

Treating Influenza with Baloxavir (Xofluza)

Baloxavir (Xofluza) is an oral antiviral medication used to prevent or treat influenza. Although it is approved for use in otherwise healthy people, research has shown that baloxavir can reduce influenza complications in older patients and those with chronic medical conditions with very few side effects.


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