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Autumn Poison Prevention

Check out our tips and articles for preventing poisonings in autumn.

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Fluvoxamine as COVID-19 Treatment?

Fluvoxamine is a medication that has been used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder and depression. Recent clinical trials have shown that it may be effective for preventing hospitalizations and complications of COVID-19 infection, but it is not quite ready for prime time.

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Poisoning Statistics, 2017

Poison statistics for the Washington, DC metro area (2017)

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Poisoning Statistics, 2016

Poison statistics for the Washington, DC metro area (2016)

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Poisoning Statistics, 2018

Poison statistics for the Washington, DC metro area (2018)

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Poisoning Statistics, 2015

Poison statistics for the Washington, DC metro area (2015)

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Synthroid (Levothyroxine): Side effects, Interactions, and Overdose

Levothyroxine is a prescription medication that is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). Levothyroxine works by mimicking the activity of the natural hormone that is normally generated by the thyroid gland. Levothyroxine is a medication that is generally taken for life to maintain normal thyroid function.

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Calling Poison Control

If you prefer to get help by phone instead of online, call 1-800-222-1222. You will speak directly to a registered nurse or pharmacist. These specialists are available to provide expert medical guidance in poison emergencies 24 hours a day. You can call with questions about poison, too, not just poison emergencies. If you prefer to get help online, use webPOISONCONTROL for personalized, specific recommendations.

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Valentines Day: Heart Month

Everyday life is full of chances to make mistakes with our medicines. When it comes to heart medicine, too many people cause heartache by taking the wrong medicine, leaving heart medicine where a child can reach it, skipping a check-up to monitor levels of heart medicine and its effects, or treating symptoms with herbal medicines and teas, without checking with your doctor.

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A New Class of Drugs for Diabetes 

SGLT2 inhibitors are a new class of drugs for type 2 diabetes. They have some unique benefits such as less risk of dangerously low blood sugar compared to many other antidiabetic medicines. On the down side, patients might experience more urinary infections and should guard against dehydration.

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