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Prescriptions are intended to help you feel better—from an infection, pain, or a health condition. Yet, there are certain circumstances when they can be dangerous. Education can help you stay safe.

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Rx pad with prescription bottle: Entresto side effects
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Entresto side effects and how to avoid them

Entresto is used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects include low blood pressure, cough and dizziness.
Nov. 11, 2021
scale and pill - the truth about amlodipine
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9 FAQs about amlodipine

We separate myths from facts about this commonly prescribed blood pressure medication
Updated on May 8, 2023
Rx pill bottles representing hydroxyzine and melatonin
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Can you take hydroxyzine and melatonin together?

Hydroxyzine and melatonin both aid in sleep and anxiety relief but come with risks
Nov. 14, 2024
An alcoholic cocktail next to a Lexapro pill | lexapro and alcohol
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Can you mix Lexapro and alcohol?

The combination can cause serious side effects and long-term health issues
Sep. 8, 2023
Prescription pad and bottle: Abilify side effects
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Abilify side effects and how to avoid them

Abilify treats conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and Tourette’s disorder but it has potential side effects, warnings, and drug interactions that you should know about
Dec. 21, 2021
woman staring off to the side - Cymbalta for anxiety
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Cymbalta for anxiety

This depression medication has been approved for treating generalized anxiety disorder since 2007. Here’s what you should know if you’re prescribed the Rx.
Feb. 21, 2023
Colorful spilled Rx pills: Seroquel side effects
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Seroquel side effects, warnings, interactions, and how to avoid ...

Seroquel belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It is FDA approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also used off-label to treat depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2024
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Lamotrigine side effects
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Lamotrigine side effects and how to avoid them

Lamotrigine is a generic prescription drug used to prevent certain types of seizures as well as treat bipolar I disorder and migraines
Aug. 4, 2021
package of antidepressants - signs your antidepressant dose is too high
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5 cues to adjust antidepressant dosage

Here’s are some signs that your medication dose might be too high
May 10, 2023
A Wegovy autoinjector and cartoon drawings of pills: Can you take Wegovy and metformin together?
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Can you take Wegovy and metformin together?

Learn why your healthcare provider may prescribe Wegovy and metformin together for better health outcomes
Nov. 13, 2024
Two self-injector pens: Can you switch from Wegovy to Mounjaro?
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Can you switch from Wegovy to Mounjaro?

Switching from Wegovy to Mounjaro is possible, but they have different FDA-approved uses
Nov. 13, 2024
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