Your thyroid is a small gland nestled just under your skin in the front of your neck. It controls hormones that affect the way your body uses energy. An imbalance of these hormones may be helped by taking certain medicines. Missing a dose of thyroid medicine or doubling a dose…
Magnesium is a generally safe supplement with a great deal of health benefits. However, with its popularity rising, it’s a fair question to ask: can you overdose? Will the combined dosage of magnesium from supplements and in food sources be enough to cause an overdose? Let’s unpack this. Magnesium Benefits…
The wide-ranging presence of opioids is a complex issue in the United States. Treating overdoses presents problems on various levels, from gaining access to naloxone— an opioid reversal medication— to being equipped to administer it if necessary. Narcan® Nasal Spray is one of several over-the-counter naloxone nasal sprays that streamlines…
Milnacipran increases serotonin levels in the brain, which can lead to an alarming condition known as serotonin syndrome. Many other countries market Milnacipran as a treatment for depression. Still, do not use it solely to treat depression since it is not an FDA-approved antidepressant in the United States. What is…
The tricyclic antidepressants imipramine (1958) and amitriptyline (1961) were among the first therapeutic agents for depression. These highly effective drugs revolutionized treatment of depression from a purely psychodynamic approach to one that modulated neurochemistry. Six additional tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) were eventually approved and the entire class became the gold standard…
Within the last year, The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has seen a dramatic increase in the availability of fake prescription drugs. Criminal drug networks are mass-producing counterfeit pills and falsely selling them as legitimate prescription pills, and drug dealers are now adding fentanyl to counterfeit opioid medications and other drugs…
Claritin®’s medical name is loratadine. It is an over-the-counter antihistamine medication that helps many people combat allergies. A second-generation antihistamine is a newer allergy relief medication that usually doesn’t cause drowsiness, but it’s still possible to overdose on.
CBD oil and products are popular over-the-counter alternatives to help with sleep disorders and anxiety. In most cases, CBD is safe but there are some side effects from having too much and it is possible to have an allergic reaction to CBD. Read more to learn what signs to watch for!
