Side Effects of Using Nyquil or Dayquil

Marketed by Procter & Gamble, the products Nyquil and Dayquil are available over-the-counter for cough and cold relief.

Juliet Wilkinson
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Side Effects of Pot Smoke

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, pot (marijuana) is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States. The active ingredient in pot is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol).

Tricia Mangan
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Side Effects of Women's One a Day Multivitamin

Nutrition should always start with your diet, with nutrient supplements as a last resort. You need solid nutrition from fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein sources and healthy animal fats. This helps to solve issues in weight control, health, appearance and energy levels.

Carole Anne Tomlinson
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Lip Plumper Side Effects

Over-the-counter lip plumper products use an irritant that causes the lips to swell temporarily, giving a fuller, pouty appearance. But while you want that “bee stung” look, you don’t want the inflammatory reaction of a real bee sting.

Brian Lewis
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Cardiac Side Effects of Lithium

Lithium is a prescription medication used for the management of bipolar disorder. It is the most commonly prescribed mood stabilizer to treat both manic and depressive episodes. The drug exerts its action by blocking chemicals in the nerves and muscles that cause the manifestation of bipolar disorder.

Karla Casco
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Cantharidin Side Effects

Cantharidin is a medication used to remove warts and a viral skin infection called molluscum contagiosum. It is made from the secretions that come from the green blister beetle in combination with salicylic acid.

Susan Kaye
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Side Effects of Sepia 6C

The homeopathic remedy Sepia is generally used to treat women, primarily for conditions pertaining to the female reproductive system, menopause and premenstrual syndrome. Much of its action affects the uterus.

Susan Kaye
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Nutritional Side Effects of Spironolactone

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic used to treat high blood pressure or fluid retention. As with all diuretics, spironolactone must be taken in combination with a low-sodium diet and increased water intake but may also raise potassium levels in the body.

Chris Daniels
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Ciplactin Side Effects

Ciplactin, the brand name for cyproheptadine hydrochloride, is a prescription medication indicated to alleviate symptoms associated with nasal allergies and the common cold. In the United States, this medication is marketed under the brand name Periactin.

Rae Uddin
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Amenorrhea Side Effects

Amenorrhea rarely poses any immediate threat to your health, but sometimes it may signify a significant underlying condition that may affect your reproductive health. Amenorrhea is a condition in which there is an absence of a menstrual period.

Anna-Sofie Hickson
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What Are the Side Effects of the Nitrates Used in Food?

Nitrates, naturally occurring compounds consisting of oxygen and nitrogen, are found in soil, water and a number of foods, such as vegetables. Nitrates themselves are not harmful. Cured meats may contain nitrates as preservatives. Once eaten, nitrates convert to nitrite.

Sharon Perkins
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Omeprazole Liver Side Effects

Omeprazole, a drug sold under the brand name is Prilosec, is a medication used to suppress the production of acid in the stomach.

Esther Kinuthia RN BSN BA
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