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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

The side effects can compound, resulting in a greater negative impact on a patient’s health than the individual effects of one medication alone. Healthcare providers review medication lists, adjust dosages, and coordinate care among multiple specialists. References: Budnitz, D. Lovegrove, M. Shehab, N., & Richards, C.

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Gabapentin side effects in men

The Checkup by Singlecare

Erectile dysfunction isnt listed as a potential side effect on the Neurontin label, but one study from 2011 links gabapentin to sexual dysfunction, and a 2022 review of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System found over 130 cases of gabapentin-induced erectile dysfunction over 10 years. But dont take a double dose if you forget.

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Does Ozempic make you tired?

The Checkup by Singlecare

It’s most common while you’re increasing the dosage in the first two to six weeks of starting the medication. “In The good news is that for most people, it’s temporary. “A A small percentage of people report a fatigue or tiredness that lasts a few weeks after starting,” Dr. Mancuso explains.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. Curcumin is the active component in turmeric.

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11 benefits of black seed oil

The Checkup by Singlecare

Scientific studies have confirmed that thymoquinone, a compound found in black seed oil, is packed with antioxidants , along with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activity. However, thymoquinone , the active compound in the black cumin seed, has been shown to reduce the growth of certain cancer cells.

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Tracking the Drug Trail

Pharmaceutical Technology

For example, Turkey will require track and trace by 1 January 2009 and California is requiring the technology by 1 January 2011. In the US solid dosage forms are distributed as containers of tablets and these can only be coded on the container and not on a per-item basis.

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Got Acid Reflux? And Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

9] When the body is exposed to an allergen, histamine production increases and turns on inflammatory processes to protect the body from that compound. PPI Tapering Schedule Please note that some PPI dosage forms can be cut in half, and some capsules can be opened; others, such as tablets with delayed-release technology, may not be.