Shingles causes intense nerve pain and a painful rash. Early antiviral treatment within 72 hours can shorten outbreaks and reduce the risk of long-term pain. Learn the best medications, pain relief options, and how to prevent complications.
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Learn what to expect at the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - when it happens, what you can drop off, where to go, and why it matters for safety and public health. A clear, no-fluff guide for 2026.
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SSRIs during pregnancy are safer than once thought. Learn the real risks of antidepressants versus the dangers of untreated depression, which include preterm birth, suicide, and impaired bonding. Sertraline is the first-line choice.
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Learn how to read interaction warnings on medication guides to avoid dangerous drug combinations. Know where to look, what the terms mean, and how to protect yourself from preventable side effects.
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Antipsychotic medications can cause serious metabolic side effects like weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks, how to monitor your health, and what to do if you're gaining weight or developing prediabetes.
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Cirrhosis is advanced liver scarring that can lead to liver failure. Learn how it develops, the difference between compensated and decompensated stages, why a transplant may be necessary, and what you can do to slow its progress.
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Benzodiazepines offer fast relief for anxiety and insomnia but carry serious risks of dependence and withdrawal. Learn how they work, who's most at risk, and safer alternatives for long-term use.
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Many people think they're allergic to common medications like penicillin or NSAIDs, but most aren't. Learn which drugs actually cause true allergies, how to tell the difference, and what to do if you've been mislabeled.
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Learn how desensitization and graded motor imagery retrain the brain to reduce chronic pain in CRPS. Evidence-based, non-drug therapies that restore normal movement and touch sensitivity.
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Learn how to report adverse events to the FDA for medications. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and providers on using MedWatch to submit drug side effect reports and help improve drug safety.
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Energy drinks and stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin can dangerously raise blood pressure and heart rate. Combining them increases the risk of heart attack, arrhythmias, and stroke-especially in teens and those with heart conditions.
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Many medication side effects improve within weeks as your body builds tolerance. Learn which ones fade, which don't, and how to know when to wait - or when to call your doctor.
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