Health
Fosamax Interactions: Other Medications, Alcohol, and More
Fosamax (alendronate) is a prescription drug that’s used for osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. This drug can interact with other medications and some supplements. For example, Fosamax can interact with NSAIDs and certain antacids. Fosamax is used in adults to: An…
Gilotrif and Dosage: Strengths, Form, When to Take, and More
Gilotrif (afatinib) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The drug comes as an oral tablet. It’s usually taken once per day. Gilotrif is used in adults to treat: The active…
Zoryve Side Effects: What They Are and How to Manage Them
Zoryve (roflumilast) is a prescription drug used to treat certain skin conditions. Zoryve can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include nausea and headache. Specifically, the various forms of Zoryve are prescribed to treat the following…
Augmentin Dosage: Forms, Strengths, How to Take, and More
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) is a prescription drug taken to treat certain types of bacterial infection. The drug comes as an oral liquid suspension and oral tablet. It’s usually taken two or three times daily. Augmentin is prescribed for adults and…
Lumakras: Side Effects and How to Manage Them
Lumakras (sotorasib) is a prescription oral tablet used to treat non-small cell lung cancer in certain adults. Lumakras can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include diarrhea and liver damage. What are the more common side…
Sebaceous Carcinoma: Symptoms, Photos, Staging, Treatment
Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare but aggressive skin cancer that often affects the eyelids but can develop in any sebaceous gland in your body. More than 95% of nonmelanoma skin cancers are either basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas. While…
MiraLAX and Interactions: Other Drugs, Supplements, and More
MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug used to treat constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX can interact with some supplements and other medications, including laxatives such as bisacodyl (Dulcolax, others). Does MiraLAX interact with other drugs? An…
Multiple Myeloma Surgery: Purpose, Procedures, Risks
Surgery isn’t a typical treatment for multiple myeloma. But in some cases, surgery may be necessary to address complications from the disease. Multiple myeloma is a rare type of cancer that causes abnormal cells to develop in your bone marrow.…
Tips to Prevent and Avoid Diaper Rash
If you have a baby or toddler, chances are you’ve dealt with diaper rash. It’s usually not serious, but can be uncomfortable. Luckily, you can help prevent it with a few steps. Diaper rash, also called diaper dermatitis, looks like…
Why Do Hangovers Get Worse with Age? Plus, Tips for Relief
As you age, your body’s ability to process alcohol changes. For example, a slower metabolism, lower water content in your body, and decreased liver function can cause worse hangovers. If you think your hangovers are more severe now that you’re…
Castor Oil and Cataracts: Can It Help?
Castor oil has some benefits for eye conditions like dry eye and blepharitis. However, there’s no evidence castor oil can help treat or prevent cataracts. Cataracts occur when proteins in the eye build up and cause the lens to become…
Your Guide to Thyroidectomy Recovery
A full or partial Thyroidectomy Recovery is typically light and lasts for a few weeks. Your surgical team will advise you on pain medications, foods to eat during recovery, and more. A thyroidectomy is a procedure to remove the thyroid…
