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Diabetes medication

Know someone who takes pills to manage their diabetes? Make sure these pills stay out of the reach of young children. Swallowing even one pill can make a non-diabetic child or adult sick and trigger a trip to the ER. 

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Diabetes Medication

For young children, there is no safe dose of pills to treat diabetes. Even one pill can cause a child's blood sugar to drop dangerously low, causing seizures, coma, or death.

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Grandpa's medication

Even one single tablet of grandpa's high blood pressure, diabetes, heart, arthritis, or pain medication can be extremely dangerous for the grandbaby. ALWAYS make sure grandma's and grandpa's medications are stored where children can never get to them.

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Medication interactions

Some medicines interact with alcohol, other drugs, supplements, or certain foods or drinks. Drug interactions can range from minor to severe, even fatal. When getting a new medication, make sure to tell your doctor about EVERYTHING you are taking. This includes vitamins, supplements and herbal remedies.  

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Over the Counter (OTC) Drug Labels

The most important part of taking or giving medicine happens before taking or giving that drug: reading and understanding the label. This is the easiest way to prevent errors and overdoses. All over-the-counter (OTC) medication labels contain Drug Facts: important information about the active ingredient(s), uses, warnings, doses, and directions.

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Is Flea Medication Poisonous to Humans?

Lufenuron is used to control fleas on dogs and cats. It is not used in humans, but humans might accidentally take an animal’s medication or come into contact with it in the form of an agricultural spray. Minor side effects such as GI upset and drowsiness might occur if that happens. No human overdoses have been published.

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Expired medications

Need to dispose of old or unused medications? Check the DEA website to find out about upcoming National Take-Back Days in your area. The FDA also provides information on proper medication disposal.

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Treating and Preventing Opioid Overdose

When it comes to the opioid epidemic, we can all have a positive impact regardless of our social, economic, or professional status. It is important to practice safe medication use, storage, and disposal to prevent poisoning. By learning how to use the opioid reversal agent naloxone, you could save a life. Learn more by listening to our podcast, Poison!.

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COVID-19 Information Resources by State

COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2, Coronavirus) Information Resources by State

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Side Effects of Overactive Bladder Medication

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition that causes a sudden urge to urinate. OAB can be managed through behavioral techniques and medications. However, many people experience side effects, such as dry mouth, even at therapeutic doses.

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