Questions tagged [side-effects]
Questions about secondary or unwanted effects a drug can cause on a person; ie: how depression medication can cause suicidal thoughts.
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Why do pseudoephedrine and methamphetamine have such different pharmacological effects despite only a difference in one oxygen molecule?
Pseudoephedrine's formula is: C10H15NO and methamphetamine's is: C10H15N. The only differ by an oxygen molecule yet have different effects.
The reason I ask is because I have a relative in the States ...
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How bad are covid vaccines? [closed]
For the past year I've been hearing about people claiming that those who took the covid jabs are dropping like flies. I even hear people claim that the covid vaccinations are depopulation tools and ...
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Why do many steroid dose packs have ramp up dose but no taper off?
I am just wondering why many steroid dose packs (such as a medrol dose pack) have patients slowly increasing the dose but don't taper off after the maximum dose is achieved. Would this not cause (at ...
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HPA axis recovery
How long does it take for the HPA axis to recover after prolonged (<2 weeks therapy ) steroid therapy apart from other side effects?
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Information regarding SSRIs
How long can one continue to take SSRIs for? (Exp. Sertraline) Is there any database where I can find information about safe duration of therapy for drugs?
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Possible side effects of deer antler velvet [closed]
My doctor suggested I try deer antler velvet. But I am not sure about it.
Does deer antler velvet have any side effects? Does it help growth? Are there any scientific studies about it?
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Are generics tested for side effects?
I have been reading about generics vs brand-name drugs. I've learned that generics go through extensive testing for bioequivalence (both rate of absorption and total absorption of the active ...
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Looking for a comprehensive list of allergies
I need to put together a list of allergies for a software project I am working on.
Can someone direct me to a site or book that contains a navigational or indexed list of allergies?
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How frequently does the use of topical fluorouracil cream result in permanent scarring and/or skin discoloration?
I wonder how frequently the use of topical fluorouracil cream results in permanent scarring and/or skin discoloration (e.g., hyper- or hypopigmentation).
What I have found so far doesn't give any ...
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Why are Drugs.com side-effect incidence rates so different from manufacturer/FDA reports?
Entries at Drugs.com have a section on "Side Effects... For Healthcare Professionals" which present percentages for incidence rates of side effects. However, I've found that the rates ...
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What are the concrete odds of myocarditis in using Modena vs Pfizer vaccine, according to the Nordic agencies' data/studies?
It's been reported that some Nordic countries have suspended the Moderna vaccine from younger age groups, due to an increased incidence of myocarditis, seemingly relative to Pfizer.
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What data supports the safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for women of childbearing age?
I am looking for the actual data (ie, numbers) supporting the widespread consensus regarding the safety of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines with regards to fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth, as stated ...
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What effects does alcohol have on underage children?
In most countries, there is a legal drinking age: 21 in the U.S., 18 in most European countries. I've always been told that legal drinking age is in place because alcohol has harmful effects on ...
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Covid vaccine second dose side effects and immunity
Does experiencing side effects such as fever/headache/muscle ache after the second dose of vaccine mean that immune system is weak and catching covid would have been more dangerous in comparison to ...
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Immunoglobulin E (IgE) level and covid vaccine
I am finding hard to find information if a person has say higher than average level of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is it safe to do covid vaccine?
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Why nutritional / Dietary supplement pills are having their side effects?
I was recently reading about nutritional or dietary supplement medicines or pills most of them contain wide range of vitamins and minerals essential for well being of a human being and are used to ...
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If you've already been infected with SARS-CoV-2, do the vaccines cause fewer side effects?
Assuming that I had Covid-19 not so long ago. My body should have produced some type of antibodies to defend against the infection*. If I now get one of the vaccines, would it be more likely that ...
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Why isn't there a hormonal therapy specific to the treatment of PCOS?
Women with Polycystic Ovarian syndrome are commonly prescribed oral contraceptives for the reducing effect of anti-androgens on symptoms such as acne and hirsutism. I don't have great medical ...
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How effective is sinovac/sinopharm vaccine
it's time for me to get vaccinated with sinovac vaccine. I am actually a little bit nervous, about its effectiveness, I am not a docotor and I have no idea what's behind it. I am worrying that it ...
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Was there ever a vaccine candidate that showed negative side effects many months or years after the patient was injected?
The current prognosis for a COVID-19 vaccine to become available is "12-18 months" and a big part of the reason for such a long timeline is the fact that scientists want to ensure that the vaccine is ...
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Were thrombocyte counts or bleeding events monitored at all during ChAdOx1 (AZD1222) clinical trials?
Maybe I'm just missing something, but on a quick look, I find it a bit strange that since issues with thrombocyte (platelet) counts in adenovirus-vectored therapeutics have (1) been known for about ...
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What is wrong with taking coffee and methylphenidate together?
I think this question is related to my other question here
Concerta or other kinds of methylphenidate can be and is seen by some to be several cups of a coffee in one pill.
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Muscarinic receptors in bladder
ACh contracts the wall of the bladder(by M3 receptor). How does it relax the sphincter?
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Are side effects of corona virus vaccines no worse than virus symptoms?
In my country there is a general fear for side effects of the Pfizer and Astrazeneca vaccines, also due to some deaths among people having taken the vaccine.
I reason that since the vaccines replicate ...
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Why is the new mRNA vaccine unable to modify human DNA?
One of the most common worries expressed against the new coronavirus vaccine is that, supposedly, injecting mRNA into a cell has the potential to alter the human genome.
I am constantly bombarded by ...
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Low voltage exposure
I know that there is a lot of information regarding the dangers of life-threatening levels of electricity, but I have not seen much about the dangers of low voltages of electricity. For example, I ...
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Does taking medication lose hyperfocus on ADHD?
I wonder if taking medication to deal with unconcentration on ADHD would lose hyperfocus, which is considered one of the advantage of ADHD.
I understand taking medication on ADHD have a side effect ...
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Can COVID-19 vaccines cause birth defects?
Have regulators historically allowed enough time for Phase 3 trials to show that a vaccine does not cause congenital defects? Are they making an exception for Covid vaccines?
Because the Pfizer/...
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Does ecdysterone supplementation have any deleterious side effects?
Ecdysterone supplementation has been shown to have a significant anabolic effect {1}:
Significantly higher increases in muscle mass were observed in those participants that were dosed with ...
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Are there any educated guesses related to the type and probability of severe side effects caused by the COVID-19 vaccines?
Multiple countries have already started the COVID-19 vaccination.
Local media covered this extensively and I saw that many medical doctors and researchers arguing that the vaccines are very safe ...
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Covid vaccine side effects [closed]
The Pfizer Covid vaccine caused allergic reactions. For patients that are deemed to be at an increased risk of adverse side effects following a risk assessment (e.g. because of diabetes, heart disease)...
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How frequently does the use of topical imiquimod result in permanent scarring and/or skin discoloration?
I wonder how frequently the use of topical imiquimod cream results in permanent scarring and/or skin discoloration (e.g., hyper- or hypopigmentation). What I have found so far doesn't give any source ...
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Is calling dexamethasone a "psychoactive steroid medication" correct use of the term psychoactive? Because it has reported psychological side effects?
Pete Buttigieg has a decent educational and professional background and good command of the English language and some appreciation for facts, which is why I call this choice of words into question and ...
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How to decide which painkiller to take?
This is a dilemma I find myself in every time I'm in need of a painkiller: should I take paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen or aspirin?
I've come across several articles outlining the differences ...
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A Good Side Effect of Zoloft? [closed]
I’m a 70-year-old male. I had been using eyeglasses since I was 12 and near-sighted (eventually reaching 20/400 by the time I was 18), and needed bifocals at about 50 y.o.
About 20 years ago I started ...
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corona virus vaccine side effects [closed]
First I like to mention that I have no medical background
I have read that there are 2 types of vaccines for the corona virus currently developed
A RNA based vaccine, which is based on a novel ~...
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Does sulfasalazine share other positive or negative effects associated with aspirin due to its salicylate component?
tl;dr: The common drug sulfasalazine "...should not be used in people allergic to aspirin..." because it contains salicylate. Is it known to share other positive or negative effects ...
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Why isn't paracetamol routinely combined with n-acetylcysteine?
Whether it's acute large dose paracetamol or long term regular dosage of paracetamol usage, it is a problem for the liver, ototoxic and even potentially life-threatening.
While one might question the ...
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Can MRI scans be dangerous for one's health?
Can MRIs have any deleterious effect on one's health? Or would it be safe to have say 5 MRIs per year?
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Are there any untoward synergistic effects in taking a combination of acetaminophen plus ibuprofen?
A number of years ago, it became popular to advocate a combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen (or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication) at the usual higher doses — e.g., 1,000 mg ...
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Intravenous morphine as painkiller for woman in labor and possible side effects in the newborn
If an intravenous morphine injection is given as a painkiller to a pregnant woman during childbirth, what side effects should we look out for in the newborn, and if so, what should we do for the baby?
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What are the long term effects of Lidocain injections to treat a tendinopathy?
Lidocain injections are often regarded as a potential replacement for corticosteroid injections, as the latter have been demonstrated to weaken tendons in the long-term (> 6 months).
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How does amiloride increase calcium reabsorption in the kidneys?
Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic that acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts to inhibit ENaC channels. I found studies that show that this drug increases calcium ...
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Could any vaccines be dangerous for people with G6PD enzyme deficiency?
I have searched a lot, but didn't find an answer for this:
Are there any vaccines that could be dangerous for people with G6PD enzyme deficiency?
About G6PD enzyme deficiency: http://www.g6pd.org/
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Other than death, what are the potential long-term health impacts on individuals infected with COVID-19?
There is a lot of concern about deaths resulting from or exacerbated by SARS-CoV-2 infections, but I can find little about the potential long-term health impacts on those who 'recover' (understandably,...
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How common are tics as a side-effect when taking Lamotrigine? [closed]
I am on Lamotrogine (specifically in the form Epitec). Last week my dose was raised by 25mg (from 200mg/day to 225mg/day). Over the last couple of days I have developed a tic in my eyes. At first it ...
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Is there a greater benefit as as to why an ob-gyn will prescribe a birth control with higher risk of Venous Thromboembolism?
It is already known that combined oral contraceptive (COCs) pills increase the risk of serious complications such as Venous Thromboembolism. However there are other options that have relatively much ...
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Is Glue on Chocolate and other Wrappers Safe/ Edible?
Is the glue from the wrappers on chocolate bars (Yorkie for example) and other foods safe to eat and consume (sometimes it gets stuck on the product)?
I tried researching but came up blank... I am ...
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Do the broken mercury thermometer causes any health problem or poisoning?
While using a mercury thermometer if it breaks and the mercury content in it is accidentally swallowed will it cause poisoning? and will it cause any long term effects or side effects on the body of ...
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Frequency of drug side effect listed as "unknown"
I'm looking at the side effects of Madopar, and all of them are listed as "unknown frequency".
How can frequency be unknown? Even if just one of a million patients got a certain side effect, that ...
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