Understanding Dextroamphetamine
Dextroamphetamine is a prescription medication used to treat ADHD and sometimes used to treat narcolepsy. When taken as directed, the medication can help alleviate symptoms associated with ADHD and narcolepsy. However, the drug is often...
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Ritalin Withdrawal: What to Know
Just like other substances, Ritalin can become addictive when it is not taken as directed or misused by people who do not need the medication. The misuse of Ritalin can lead to withdrawal symptoms when...
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How Long Does Baclofen Stay In Your System?
Before you start to take this medication, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist to be sure you understand how to use it safely. Examples of questions that you may want to ask include:...
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Why Do Some People Mix Alcohol and Antifreeze?
Do people really drink antifreeze and alcohol? Why would someone make this choice -- and what type of harm are they exposing themselves to when they do? What Is Antifreeze and Its Composition? Antifreeze is...
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Can Alcohol Consumption Affect Your Sleep Apnea?
Decades of research have documented a clear connection between alcohol and sleep apnea. Continuing to drink after being diagnosed with this condition can undermine your health and even threaten your life. How Does Alcohol Affect...
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Understanding Alcohol Esophagitis
The connection between alcohol and esophageal cancer often begins with a condition called alcohol esophagitis. What is Alcohol Esophagitis? Alcohol esophagitis is a medical condition that is characterized by an inflammation of the esophagus. It...
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Can You Safely Drink Alcohol While Taking Prednisone?
Physicians often advise their patients to curtail or end their alcohol use while taking prescription medications. Does this apply to steroids or other anti-inflammatory meds? For example, can you drink alcohol while taking prednisone? What...
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Can You Overdose – OD – on Trazadone?
Trazodone can be extremely beneficial to people who have certain health concerns. But the medication can also be dangerous, especially for those who misuse it. If you have received a prescription for this med, it’s...
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Kratom for Opiate Withdrawal
Kratom for treating opiate withdrawal symptoms is a growing trend, but one that could lead to more difficult side-effects. Opiates are a class of drugs naturally derived from the opium poppy plant, such as heroin,...
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Addressing Acute Propofol and Benzodiazepine Intoxication
Propofol is a highly effective anesthetic that is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. When this drug is used appropriately, it can be extremely effective. But when it is misused, either alone...
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