Use this tag for medical drugs, medications, pharmaceuticals etc. For other questions about drugs, use [recreational-drugs].
Questions tagged [medications]
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Does aluminium hydroxide provoke allergies?
A German documentary released on the German channel Arte a few years ago makes the claim that aluminium hydroxide, when ingested alongside some foods, can induce allergies to those specific foods, citing allergy researchers of the University of…
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Is Ativan addictive?
My primary care doctor prescribed Ativan (a brand name for lorazepam) for me a few months ago to help with episodes of extreme anxiety. He warned that because of its potentially addictive and harmful side effects and properties I should not take it…
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Is the use of antibiotics justified for respiratory viral infections?
It is a widespread belief that antibiotics should not be used for treating viral infections, as they are effective against bacteria, not viruses (see e.g. http://www.cdc.gov/features/getsmart/). Several studies have been made supporting this claim,…
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Is Champix safe?
There are various reports of people feeling depressed and suicidal having taken Champix. What is the truth about this stop-smoking-pill?
The Daily Mail tell the story of a girl who took it and tried to kill herself -…
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Does treating people with mild hypertension improve their outcomes?
There is a reasonably strong relationship between high blood pressure (hypertension) and cardiovascular events such s strokes and heart attacks. As a result, conventional wisdom (as expressed here by WHO) suggests preventative treatment:
Since…
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Effectiveness of Cold-EEZE, zinc gluconate glycine lozenges
What is the truth behind the effectiveness of Cold-EEZE (http://www.coldeeze.com/)? The product claims to be homephathic (which is a pseudo-science) but there seems to be actual, evidence-based support in favor of its effectiveness. Here is a…
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Does taking paracetamol when pregnant cause autism?
A 2016 scientific report suggests that taking the painkiller paracetamol (also called acetaminophen in some countries) may cause autism or hyperactivity in children if taken while pregnant. This typical article reports:
Women who take paracetamol…
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Does Brain Toniq soft drink improve cognition?
Brain Toniq is a non-caffeinated soft drink that contains:
Rhodiola root, Choline, DMAE, and organic wild-harvested Blue Green Algae extract
While their web-site and their Facebook page make no claims about the pharacological effects of the drink,…
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