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Prince, Heroin and Your Medicine Cabinet
The news that the artist and musician Prince died from an accidental fentanyl and heroin overdose is tragic. But the fact that a lethal ingredient commonly mixed with heroin killed Prince should scare, as well as sadden, parents. Any of our kids could die this way. The dangers lurk in an innocent place – our…
Excedrin and Other OTC Medications Pulled Over Potential Pill Mix-Up
Common over-the-counter medications like Excedrin and Gas-X have been pulled from store shelves over concerns of a possible pill mix-up. The pharmaceutical company Novartis issued a recall for several drugs after complaints about mislabeled and broken pills.
Cough Medicine for Toddlers
It’s hard as a parent to see your toddler coughing, especially if that coughing is keeping her up at night. You might be tempted to reach for some cough medicine to help her sleep. It’s important, however, to resist the urge to treat your toddler’s cough with over-the-counter medications. In 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning that cough and cold medicines marketed for children can have serious side effects in children under the age of 2.
Herbs and Medicines to Increase a Man’s Sex Drive
Sexual dysfunction in men can include a low sex drive and is usually due to an untreated medical condition, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center. If the man if your life is suffering from a low libido, please don’t blame yourself. Instead, see if you can get him to try some herbal remedies or talk to his doctor about prescription drugs.
What Allergy Medicine Can Be Taken While Pregnant?
As if pregnant women aren’t already going through enough hormonal adjustments, they are also prone to nasal congestion and sinusitis, according to the Ask Dr. Sears website. During pregnancy, your nasal passages tend to swell, causing them to become congested. This swelling makes you feel like you have a constant cold or could lead to sinusitis.