Ashley Broadwater

Ashley Broadwater is a freelance writer and future counselor who focuses on health and relationships. Passionate about intersectional body positivity, mental health, and sexual health, she aims to help others have a positive relationship with their bodies, themselves, and other people. Her previous work has been published in POPSUGAR, HuffPost, Men's Health, SHAPE, Yahoo, Well+Good, and many other publications. A graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at UNC-Chapel Hill, she now lives in the Raleigh area.

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Rx pill bottle: Can ibuprofen with nausea?

Does ibuprofen help with nausea?

Though ibuprofen eases pain and fever, it’s not recommended for treating nausea. Explore why this medication isn’t effective and discover alternatives.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2024

Spilled bottle of white tablets: Can you take Zyrtec twice a day?

Can you take Zyrtec twice a day?

In general, Zyrtec should not be taken more than once a day

Rx bottle with spilled pills: Prednisone and antibiotics

Can you take prednisone and antibiotics together?

Combining prednisone and antibiotics can offer therapeutic benefits, but it’s important to understand the risks

Updated on Oct. 2, 2024

An Rx pill bottle with exclamation point on lable: Can you take losartan and metoprolol together?

Can you take losartan and metoprolol together?

Losartan and metoprolol are commonly taken together to help treat heart issues, such as cardiomyopathy

An ibuprofen tablet and an Rx tablet: Can you take ibuprofen with azithromycin?

Can you take ibuprofen with azithromycin?

It is generally considered safe to take azithromycin and ibuprofen together

A blood pressure cuff and an exclamation mark: Does cetirizine raise blood pressure?

Does cetirizine raise blood pressure?

Zyrtec is unlikely to cause an increase in blood pressure on its own

A brown dog with its tongue out: Amoxicillin dosage for dogs

Amoxicillin dosage for dogs: Dosages, safety, and guidelines

The dosage of amoxicillin for dogs is determined by their weight. Generally, the recommended dose is 5 mg per pound, given every 12-24 hours.

Spilled Rx tablets: Is hydroxyzine addictive?

Health Education

Is hydroxyzine addictive?

Hydroxyzine is not considered addictive, but it still has the potential to be misused

Six wooden spoons containing natural supplements: Natural alternatives for prednisone

6 natural alternatives for prednisone

Curcumin, ginger, and palmitoylethanolamide are just a few examples of prednisone alternatives that experts recommend for inflammation

A hand holding an OTC pill bottle: Can you take Allegra and Zyrtec?

Can you take Allegra and Zyrtec?

Taking Allegra and Zyrtec together may increase your risk of side effects. Here’s what you should know.

A doctor holding an electronic tablet: How long should you stop Eliquis before surgery?

How long should you stop Eliquis before surgery?

Eliquis should be stopped between two and five days prior to surgery

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