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Rx pad and pill bottle: How much is Spravato without insurance
Drug Info

How much is Spravato without insurance?

Spravato can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Spravato at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
woman holding side: Metformin and liver
Drug Info

Metformin and liver health: Risks, benefits, and safety

Metformin changes liver function but is usually safe. Explore its rare risks, plus its benefits for fatty liver disease, hepatitis C, and more.
Rx pad and pill bottle: Gabapentin and Viagra
Drug Info

Can you take gabapentin and Viagra together?

Gabapentin and Viagra can be taken together, but precautions are needed
Alcoholic drink next to Rx pill: Things to avoid while taking prednisone
Drug Info

Things to avoid while taking prednisone

Discover which foods, beverages, and medications to avoid to reduce prednisone side effects and improve your treatment experience
A brown dog: Cosentyx for dogs
Pets

Cosentyx for dogs: Dosage and safety

Cosentyx is not used in dogs
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
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