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Multiple medications, including dietary supplements, can cause fatigue or other mood disorders. People with excessive fatigue, depression, or anxiety should seek medical care for further evaluation, including a review of all medications and supplements used.
When taking multiple over-the-counter meds (for example, cough and cold tablets, pain relief medications, sleep aids), always make sure they do not contain the same ingredients.
Pepto Bismol contains bismuth subsalicylate and is used for stomach upset and diarrhea. Bismuth can temporarily cause black tongue and feces. Salicylate toxicity can occur after overdose. Avoid Pepto Bismol if you take aspirin regularly. It is not advisable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Children under 12 years of age should not take salicylate products due to an increased risk for Reye’s Syndrome.
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Medications may retain their potency after their expiration date, depending upon how they are stored. While expired medications are generally not toxic, if the drug loses its potency, the medical problem you are taking it for may not be adequately treated, causing harm.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) medications can help treat certain medical causes of ED, but they are not without risk. Serious toxic effects have been seen in adults with use and misuse of these medications. Some “genuine” brand name products and herbal or “natural” ED products are counterfeit or mislabeled and sometimes contain dangerous substances.
Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) and liraglutide (Saxenda) are members of the GLP-1 agonist class of drugs. These prescription medications help improve blood sugar control and are often prescribed to diabetic patients. In non-diabetic patients who are overweight or obese, certain GLP-1 agonists are also approved by the FDA to help with weight control.
Ibuprofen is a pain medication available both over-the-counter and by prescription. It works by blocking substances produced by the body that stimulate pain and inflammation. While generally considered safe with routine use, ibuprofen increases the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and kidney problems.
5-HTP, which comes from tryptophan found in our diet, is the precursor of serotonin. It is available as a supplement and has appealed to researchers and the public for the treatment of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and a wide range of other conditions. To date, evidence of its effectiveness has been inconclusive and there are important safety concerns.
Ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They are used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. They are also found in combination products such as cough and cold medicines. An overdose of these medications may cause stomach upset, abdominal pain, and vomiting, kidney damage, ulcers, bleeding, seizures, and coma.
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