Medication side effects - The Checkup

A torso of a person holding their belly: Ozempic sulfur burps and diarrhea

Ozempic sulfur burps and diarrhea: Causes and treatment

Of the people taking Ozempic, about around 3% of people taking it experience sulfur burps, and 9% experience diarrhea

Rx pad and pill bottle: Side effects of Valtrex

Valtrex side effects, interactions, warnings, and how to avoid them

Valtrex can slow down the growth and spread of viruses like herpes simplex and herpes zoster, but it can come with some serious side effects.

Updated on Mar. 13, 2025

scale next to a tablet - Does pravastatin cause weight gain?

Can pravastatin cause weight gain?

Some people may notice slight changes in their waistline after starting this medication

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syringe next to cocktails - Ozempic and alcohol

syringe next to cocktails - Ozempic and alcohol

What happens when you mix Ozempic and alcohol?

The short answer is yes, but drinking isn’t risk-free

Updated on Mar. 12, 2025

A pill bottle with white pills falling out of it: Benazepril side effects and how to avoid them

A pill bottle with white pills falling out of it: Benazepril side effects and how to avoid them

Benazepril side effects and how to avoid them

What to expect when taking benazepril and how to prevent side effects

A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Qsymia side effects and how to avoid them

A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Qsymia side effects and how to avoid them

Qsymia side effects and how to avoid them

What to expect when taking Qsymia for weight loss

clock next to prescription bottle - how long does Trulance stay in your system

clock next to prescription bottle - how long does Trulance stay in your system

How long does Trulance last?

This medication can relieve constipation for up to one to two days with each dose

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common side effects of Linzess and now to avoid them

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common side effects of Linzess and now to avoid them

Linzess side effects and how to avoid them

While Linzess is effective for IBS-C and CIC, it can cause side effects, including severe diarrhea and dehydration.

Updated on Mar. 10, 2025

bottle of beer and some tablets - baclofen and alcohol

bottle of beer and some tablets - baclofen and alcohol

Baclofen and alcohol

It may be safe to drink in moderation—as long as you check with your healthcare provider first

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Venlafaxine side effects and how to avoid them

Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Venlafaxine side effects and how to avoid them

Venlafaxine side effects and how to avoid them

Venlafaxine side effects include sexual dysfunction, weight changes, urinary retention and sleepiness

Updated on Mar. 4, 2025

An injection: Compounded semaglutide side effects

An injection: Compounded semaglutide side effects

Compounded semaglutide side effects

Why compounded semaglutide may have different ingredients and different side effects than FDA-approved counterparts

Updated on Mar. 3, 2025

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