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Ramelteon - The ABCs of the Sleep Aid

Ramelteon is a drug that is prescribed to help people fall asleep faster. It typically causes only mild side effects.

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Hydrocortisone: Uses and Safety Considerations

Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids. It is available in various forms, including topical creams, pills, and suppositories. It is often used to treat eczema, hemorrhoids, bug bites, mild sunburns, and rashes. Because it might cause fetal harm, using hydrocortisone during pregnancy is not recommended.

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Uh Oh...That Wasn't Orange Juice!

Transferring products from their original containers to unlabeled beverage or other containers happens all too often. Think only children mistake the contents for juice or soda? Not so! Adults unintentionally drink these poisons too. Sometimes the result is only throat irritation or vomiting, but sometimes the consequences are serious. 

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Mixing Meds, Herbs and Supplements

There are nearly 1500 documented interactions between drugs, herbal medicines, and dietary supplements. These interactions can cause a wide variety of harmful effects. Taking an herb or supplement could change the way a prescription medicine works in the body, causing symptoms like an overdose. Or, it might cause the medicine not to work at all.

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Types of Common and Dangerous Poisons

Common and dangerous poisons. If you suspect someone has been poisoned, call or use webPOISONCONTROL®, the online tool for those who prefer not to call. 

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Terms of Use

Poison.org and webPOISONCONTROL Terms of Use

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Terms of Use (Websites)

Terms of Use Websites

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Cleaning Out the Medicine Cabinet

Cough and cold medicines are no longer recommended for children under the age of four. Ipecac syrup is no longer recommended for anyone. Mercury thermometers are now known to be a possible health risk if they break.

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SNRI antidepressants: Know the risks

SNRIs are a class of antidepressants. A rare but potentially very serious side effect of SNRIs is serotonin syndrome, which can occur when SNRIs are taken with other drugs. Like all antidepressants, SNRIs should not be abruptly stopped. Careful tapering of the dosage can minimize the risk of withdrawal symptoms.

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Top Tips for a Safe Spring Cleaning

A clean home provides a healthy environment for your family, but household cleaning products can contain hazardous chemicals. It's important to be aware of the most common cleaner ingredients, what they are intended (and not intended) to do, and how to use them safely.

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