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Learn more about whether it's safe to take the cold medication DayQuil when you're pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, and what else to do to ease your symptoms.
Zyrtec is a brand-name over-the-counter medication used to treat allergy symptoms. In general, Zyrtec is not known to increase blood pressure.
Thyroid medication Levothyroxine, the standard treatment for an underactive thyroid, is highly sensitive to timing—and your morning coffee can get in the way.
Some days, it can be difficult to remember whether you’ve taken your medication. Learn more about what to do in these situations and tips to help you remember to take your medication.
Most decongestant sprays contain medications like oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, or phenylephrine. These drugs target adrenergic (adrenaline-sensitive) receptors in the blood vessels of the nasal ...
Rebound risks Withdrawal from nasal decongestant sprays can be a deeply uncomfortable experience for some. Common symptoms include headaches, nasal stuffiness, dryness and even anxiety.
We talked to experts to understand the risks and benefits of taking allergy medication daily.
Besides messing with the potency of your pills, taking grapefruit with medication can potentially cause unpleasant (or, like we said above, dangerous) side effects.
The Color Purple co-producer and cultural icon Oprah Winfrey reveals for the first time in PEOPLE's latest cover story that she is taking weight-loss medication as one tool for helping to maintain ...
Among her must-haves are combo she takes “when I’m down bad” and a “more potent nasal decongestant” than DayQuil.
What is the strongest anti-inflammatory medication? Naproxen is considered to be the strongest anti-inflammatory medication available over the counter, says Walia.