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A picture of a bed: Can tramadol be used for sleep?
Health Education

Can tramadol be used for sleep?

Tramadol may cause drowsiness but can cause you to sleep less
A black and white dog: Farxiga for dogs
Pets

Farxiga for dogs: Usage, safety, and dosage

Farxiga treats Type 2 diabetes in people but is not used in dogs. It is never safe to give human diabetes medications like Farxiga to a dog unless prescribed by a veterinarian.
A brown and white dog: Dupixent for dogs
Pets

Dupixent for dogs: Usage, safety, and alternatives

Dupixent treats atopic dermatitis in humans and is not used in dogs. However, a medication called Cytopoint (lokivetmab) can be used for treatment.
Rx eye drops: Restasis for dogs
Pets

Restasis for dogs: Dosage and safety

Veterinary formulations of Restasis treat dry eye in dogs
A dog laying down: Humira for dogs: Dosage and safety
Pets

Humira for dogs: Dosage and safety

Humira is not used in dogs
Bloody mary and medication - metronidazole and alcohol
Health Education

What happens when you mix valacyclovir and alcohol?

Combining valacyclovir with alcohol can increase risks and potentially harm liver or kidneys
A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Dupixent eye side effects
Drug Info

Dupixent eye side effects: What they are and why they happen

Dupixent may cause eye irritation in some people, but there are ways to manage them without sacrificing eczema relief
A woman touching her face, holding cream and looking in a mirror: Dupixent face rash and redness: Causes and treatment
Drug Info

Dupixent face rash and redness: Causes and treatment

You can either treat Dupixent redness or consider an alternative medication
A group of smilling adults standing shoulder to shoulder: Transgender community health and wellness
Health Education

Guide to health and wellness for the transgender community

Explore a comprehensive guide to health and wellness for the transgender community, covering inclusive healthcare, mental and physical well-being, and advocacy for rights and support
Doctor holding a stethoscope and clipboard with a paper that says "Medicaid"
Company

Guide to Medicaid in Ohio

Learn about eligibility, application steps, and coverage under Ohio Medicaid
An orange cat looking into a pill bottle: Furosemide for cats
Pets

Furosemide for cats: Dosage and safety

Furosemide treats congestive heart failure in cats