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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.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2024

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.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2024

Drug Info
Can you take gabapentin and Viagra together?
Gabapentin and Viagra can be taken together, but precautions are needed
Oct. 3, 2024

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
Sep. 24, 2024

Pets
Cosentyx for dogs: Dosage and safety
Cosentyx is not used in dogs
Sep. 19, 2024

Health Education
Can tramadol be used for sleep?
Tramadol may cause drowsiness but can cause you to sleep less
Sep. 19, 2024

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.
Sep. 18, 2024

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.
Sep. 18, 2024

Pets
Restasis for dogs: Dosage and safety
Veterinary formulations of Restasis treat dry eye in dogs
Sep. 18, 2024

Pets
Humira for dogs: Dosage and safety
Humira is not used in dogs
Sep. 18, 2024

Health Education
What happens when you mix valacyclovir and alcohol?
Combining valacyclovir with alcohol can increase risks and potentially harm liver or kidneys
Sep. 11, 2024