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![Are Copperhead Snakes Venomous?](/-/media/images/copperhead-among-the-leaves.jpg?w=172&hash=973D7F6B62A9F7CD3CA3AB3B772B11FB)
Are Copperhead Snakes Venomous?
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Seabather's Eruption Symptoms and Treatment
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Is it Safe to Take Thyroid Hormones for Weight Loss?
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What are Safe Treatments for Morning Sickness?
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Are Genital Desensitizers Safe To Use?
Previous Issues
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Top Tips for a Safe Spring Cleaning
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What is Fentanyl?
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Is White Mulberry Poisonous?
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What Does it Mean to Have a Penicillin Allergy?
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The Hidden Danger of Foxtail Grass
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Mustard and Mustard Oil Safety
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My Child Ate a Cannabis Edible
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Can A Myers' Cocktail Help Me?
A Myers' cocktail contains vitamins and electrolytes and is used to treat various medical conditions. Although the ingredients are natural and seemingly safe, this treatment is associated with adverse effects and there is limited evidence supporting the benefits of its use.
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The Dangers of Disposable E-Cigarettes
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Amoxicillin Precautions and Side Effects
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What is Serotonin Syndrome?
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What is a Hangover and Can It Be Cured?
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Is Botox Safe?
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Are Itch Mite Bites Dangerous?
![Food Poisoning from Ciguatera](/-/media/images/shared/articles/fish-on-ice-ciguatera.jpg?w=172&hash=F1522E78A14CE4C7A2CA54812F1BF190)
Food Poisoning from Ciguatera
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Why Do Onions Make You Cry?
Onions are pungent, contain plentiful nutrients, and have many potential health benefits. When cut or damaged, onions can cause eye irritation and tear production due to the formation of a sulfur-containing chemical (called “lachrymatory factor”).
![Does Grapefruit Juice Interact with Medications?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/grapefruit-juice-and-grapefruits.jpg?w=172&hash=5F8917DF67C29CD1C8D6A129EEE10911)
Does Grapefruit Juice Interact with Medications?
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Are Microplastics Harmful?
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Identifying, Treating and Preventing Swimmer's Itch
![Does Sunscreen Cause Cancer?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/does-sunscreen-cause-cancer.jpg?w=172&hash=24DB721A071D9CD324264037EF1CDA06)
Does Sunscreen Cause Cancer?
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Hydrocortisone: Uses and Safety Considerations
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What is Pill Esophagitis?
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Wellbutrin (Bupropion): Side Effects and Interactions
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What is Xylazine?
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Do Air Fryers Cause Cancer?
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Are Deodorant and Antiperspirant the Same Thing?
![What’s in Drain Cleaner, and What Happens if You Drink It?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/pouring-drain-cleaner-down-a-shower-drain.jpg?w=172&hash=C0D514FCA5492C9EF5A694F5317DB0CE)
What’s in Drain Cleaner, and What Happens if You Drink It?
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Does Dry Shampoo Contain Benzene?
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Benadryl: Side Effects, Interactions, and Overdose
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Synthroid (Levothyroxine): Side effects, Interactions, and Overdose
![Winter Holiday Poison Safety](/-/media/images/shared/articles/family-next-to-a-fireplace.jpg?w=172&hash=44FB3356F496C904D769986458A8F2FF)
Winter Holiday Poison Safety
![Is Pepto Bismol Safe?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/pepto-bismol.jpg?w=172&hash=A3898233D605706784DC17C90005C8C0)
Is Pepto Bismol Safe?
![What You Need to Know about Lip Products](/-/media/images/shared/articles/woman-applying-lipstick.jpg?w=172&hash=D5463278B4253D304793B3D394FF0D4E)
What You Need to Know about Lip Products
![Are Peach Pits Poisonous?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/peaches.jpg?w=172&hash=56A8244CF2A3B5383F6056D01F473D11)
Are Peach Pits Poisonous?
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Is Metformin Safe?
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Is Windex Toxic?
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Are Peace Lilies Poisonous?
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Briviact® (brivaracetam) for Epilepsy
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Imidacloprid Insecticide
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Are Chinaberry Trees Poisonous?
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Fumes from Burning Plastic, Welding, and "Teflon Flu"
![Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor)](/-/media/images/shared/articles/common-periwinkle-flower-223.jpg?w=172&hash=8CCF2B93C82A649D578E1B547C2F9A54)
Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor)
![Asian Lady Beetles](/-/media/images/shared/articles/orange-asian-lady-beetle.jpg?w=172&hash=9A8D630A032C05677454F0CC1D50351D)
Asian Lady Beetles
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Is Spanish Broom (Spartium junceum) Toxic?
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My Child Ate a Piece of a Calla Lily!
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What Happens If I Eat Castor Beans?
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Keep Away From Spurge Sap
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Milnacipran for Fibromyalgia
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Are Methylene Blue Infusions Safe?
![Ammonia: History, Usage and Safety](/-/media/images/shared/articles/father-and-daughter-cleaning-countertop.jpg?w=172&hash=60A03E8D947C142BC382ACFCA78CFD58)
Ammonia: History, Usage and Safety
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Are Black Locust Trees Toxic?
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Are Plants in the Alocasia Genus Poisonous?
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Is Flea Medication Poisonous to Humans?
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Cake Decorating "Luster Dust" Can Be Poisonous
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I Swallowed Liquid from a COVID-19 Test Kit
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Are Cured Meats Safe to Eat?
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Treating Influenza with Baloxavir (Xofluza)
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Horse Chestnuts are Toxic
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Hawthorn as an Herbal Remedy
![Taste Aversive Agents](/-/media/images/shared/articles/child-with-disgusted-expression-214.jpg?w=172&hash=4A4BE22C9BC0D6A7B15F7405EB7881A8)
Taste Aversive Agents
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Keep Spackle out of Reach of Children
![Chlorine Dioxide and Sodium Chlorite Oral Rinse](/-/media/images/shared/articles/hands-pouring-mouthwash-into-cap-214.jpg?w=172&hash=3832C59D3CF2020715CBF27DA3975FB0)
Chlorine Dioxide and Sodium Chlorite Oral Rinse
Chlorine dioxide and sodium chlorite are highly reactive disinfectants used to treat public water systems. They are also low-concentration ingredients in some mouthwash products. A sip is unlikely to cause anything beyond mild irritation, nausea, and short-term vomiting. Large amounts can oxidize red blood cells, making them incapable of carrying oxygen.
![Is Ivermectin Safe To Use for Covid-19?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/ivermectin-bottle.jpg?w=172&hash=C14F7FBEDF6F6E8F260A091E8490B43F)
Is Ivermectin Safe To Use for Covid-19?
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What Happens If A Skunk Sprays Me?
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Allergic Reactions to the Black-Eyed Susan Flower
The Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a wildflower that blooms from June to October. They have bright yellow, daisy-like petals. Although the black-eyed Susan has not been known to poison humans, it should not be eaten. It can cause allergic skin reactions and asthma attacks in people sensitive to the plant.
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Carbamide Peroxide Toxicity
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Laundry Fragrance Booster Pellets and Kids
![How Safe are Boxwood Plants?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/boxwood-bush-213.jpg?w=172&hash=757BC16B1D4C04C82F14FC56FC191CC3)
How Safe are Boxwood Plants?
![Dry Scooping Can Be Life-Threatening](/-/media/images/shared/articles/dry-scooping.jpg?w=172&hash=7915D0A95DEC87659BBE4095C183B8E0)
Dry Scooping Can Be Life-Threatening
![Swallowing Eye Drops is Dangerous!](/-/media/images/shared/articles/eye-drops-asian-woman-using-eye-drops.jpg?w=172&hash=34CA791A1FE16D7FEE1609D2ECB0C07C)
Swallowing Eye Drops is Dangerous!
![PFAS: Are "Forever Chemicals" Harmful?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/pfas-burger-containers.jpg?w=172&hash=D849A741F637C000C6B3FA64699B888C)
PFAS: Are "Forever Chemicals" Harmful?
![Lime Juice + Sun Can Cause Skin Rashes](/-/media/images/shared/articles/phytophotodermatitis-margarita-with-lime-on-outdoor-table.jpg?w=172&hash=9F7DDD43E26E02C5D8EBA45B5A393515)
Lime Juice + Sun Can Cause Skin Rashes
![What is Delta-8 THC?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/delta-8-products-from-above.jpg?w=172&hash=6374FBCFB5C29E855D20FBBB379C1337)
What is Delta-8 THC?
![Arsenic in Baby Rice Cereals](/-/media/images/shared/articles/baby-eating-rice-cereal.jpg?w=172&hash=0C5142B772B05AEA3B6021F465FC81F5)
Arsenic in Baby Rice Cereals
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Risks and Side Effects of Perindopril
![Well Water Safety](/-/media/images/shared/articles/well-water-two-girls-drinking-water-212.jpg?w=172&hash=82DDD95289146CEE03C05451456A178A)
Well Water Safety
![My Child Swallowed Hair Chalk!](/-/media/images/shared/articles/hair-chalk-boys-with-colored-hair-212.jpg?w=172&hash=6AA91B02BC5304C2A3B9EE21CC90D66F)
My Child Swallowed Hair Chalk!
Hair chalks are a fun, temporary way that anyone can use to alter their hair color. Hair chalks are made of substances like bentonite, calcium carbonate, and mica with added pigment. They are considered minimally toxic and not expected to result in serious injury except in the case of allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to the dye.
![Mescal Bean Toxicity](/-/media/images/shared/articles/mescal-bean-with-flower-212.jpg?w=172&hash=ECD10097634AD88C5DC1DB8AF8323B3D)
Mescal Bean Toxicity
![What’s in Wood Floor Cleaners?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/wood-floor-cleaners-man-cleaning-floor-212.jpg?w=172&hash=89B73DBE9A886BC16168DAA9B0DF1726)
What’s in Wood Floor Cleaners?
![Store Medicine Safely](/-/media/images/shared/articles/medicine-safety-distracted-play-time-211.jpg?w=172&hash=8111ECFB0AD2B8371102B4E4FECBC9D1)
Store Medicine Safely
![Are Holi Colors Safe?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/women-throwing-colored-holi-powder.jpg?w=172&hash=8DC68757D70BBE7D169DB6FD9E47748F)
Are Holi Colors Safe?
![Using Oven Cleaners Safely](/-/media/images/shared/articles/oven-cleaners-woman-cleaning-211.jpg?w=172&hash=01C0EF56E442E9068B9C80B88DB49D7E)
Using Oven Cleaners Safely
![Brexpiprazole Usage and Side Effects](/-/media/images/shared/articles/brexpiprazole-depressed-woman-looking-out-window-211.jpg?w=172&hash=7B27CC9BF209839ABAAC240FCFBD8DCE)
Brexpiprazole Usage and Side Effects
![What to Know About California Poppy Products](/-/media/images/shared/articles/woman-holding-california-poppy-211.jpg?w=172&hash=DC5CF4481D1B8ABDDD155F0162A90D97)
What to Know About California Poppy Products
![Christmas Ornament Hazards](/-/media/images/shared/articles/glass-ornaments-little-girl-decorating-tree-204.jpg?w=172&hash=E745C1D192E0CFBB76D34C6AEC9B8B32)
Christmas Ornament Hazards
![Poisoning from Frogs, Newts, Toads, and Salamanders](/-/media/images/shared/articles/amphibians-children-examining-a-rough-skinned-newt-204.jpg?w=172&hash=3923A46478443C6158807D4188F63251)
Poisoning from Frogs, Newts, Toads, and Salamanders
![Safety and Characteristics of Sleep Medications](/-/media/images/shared/articles/sleep-meds-woman-sleeping-with-pills-in-foreground-204.jpg?w=172&hash=D869106D3FFB0CB89215887EAC440C02)
Safety and Characteristics of Sleep Medications
![Kinetic Sand](/-/media/images/shared/articles/young-boy-playing-with-kinetic-sand-203.jpg?w=172&hash=C450B4556BC08D2C97DB6EA91DE8BC5B)
Kinetic Sand
Kinetic Sand is a fun sensory toy. Sand is not poisonous when swallowed, but it might cause constipation or gastrointestinal obstruction.
![Turmeric: From the Kitchen to Cancer and COVID-19](/-/media/images/shared/articles/turmeric-roots-and-powder-204.jpg?w=172&hash=E9A51F5CA0AC98C94552F8BB9A81F6FD)
Turmeric: From the Kitchen to Cancer and COVID-19
![Bongkrekic Acid Poisoning From Fermented Food](/-/media/images/shared/articles/bongkrekic-acid-fermented-rice-noodles-204.jpg?w=172&hash=6D049A4DFC9DAB942F662BCDB4988714)
Bongkrekic Acid Poisoning From Fermented Food
![Dogs and Pain Medications](/-/media/images/shared/articles/dog-analgesics-sick-dog-lying-in-bed-203.jpg?w=172&hash=C1460EE78F08B9C5F2A1400A823BE3C7)
Dogs and Pain Medications
![Is Eyelash Glue Toxic?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/eyelash-glue-applying-false-lashes-203.jpg?w=172&hash=42E1A287203A490705BCF089C7D2663C)
Is Eyelash Glue Toxic?
![Risks and Side Effects of Eluxadoline for IBS](/-/media/images/shared/articles/eluxadoline-stomach-pain-203.jpg?w=172&hash=2E25287D2BE2363FDAE5486091B338BB)
Risks and Side Effects of Eluxadoline for IBS
![Are Cocklebur Seeds Safe to Eat?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/cocklebur-on-plant-203.jpg?w=172&hash=D1C5DDF62EB28F8351224F1BCF35E535)
Are Cocklebur Seeds Safe to Eat?
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Hydraulic Fluids are Potentially Dangerous
![How to Treat a Lionfish Sting](/-/media/images/shared/articles/lionfish-swimming-202.jpg?w=172&hash=F175079C029AFB5AA46005374E34048B)
How to Treat a Lionfish Sting
Lionfish are invasive, meat-eating fish that reproduce quickly. They have spread to non-native waters and can quickly destroy reef ecosystems. They have defensive spines on the top and bottom of their bodies that can cause painful stings. Symptoms following lionfish stings can include swelling, tenderness, redness, sweating, and muscle weakness.
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Is Lube Safe to Swallow?
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Proper Use of Crotamiton
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Dieffenbachia and Philodendron: Popular but Poisonous
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Bird of Paradise: Is it Toxic?
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Is Micellar Water Safe?
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How Dangerous is Pepper Spray?
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Stringray Injuries: Prevention and Treatment
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Bath Bombs and Fizzies
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Blister Beetles: Do Not Touch!
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Are Rosary Peas Poisonous?
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CBD Products: Are They Safe?
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Caution When Using Arnica Products
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Kissing Bugs and Chagas Disease
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Virginia Creeper and Wisteria Toxicity
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Tick-borne Diseases
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Drugs for Dementia
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Side Effects of Ginseng
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My Child Ate a Match!
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Are Sprouted Potatoes Safe?
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Benefits and Side Effects of Indapamide
Indapamide is a medication for high blood pressure that appears to be better than many other drugs at controlling high blood pressure while lowering the risk of heart failure. However, indapamide can sometimes cause patients to become dehydrated and lose potassium. Adverse effects can last for several days after the drug is taken.
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Are Cherry Pits Really Poisonous?
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Fire Extinguisher Safety
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Safe Use of Artificial Snow
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Treating Tick Bites
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Are Water Purifying Chemicals Safe?
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Benefits and Risks of New Diabetes Drugs
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Are Pyracantha Berries Poisonous?
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Stung by an Ant?
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Introduction to the Opioid Epidemic
Opioids are powerful drugs that can relieve pain but also impair breathing, leading to brain injury and death in overdose. The rising number of deaths involving opioids is referred to as the opioid epidemic. People are dying in numbers that exceed the death toll seen during the peak of the AIDS epidemic. Listen to our podcast, Poison!, to learn more.
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History of the Opioid Epidemic: How Did We Get Here?
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The Opioid Pendulum: Balancing Risks and Benefits
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Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Opioid Overdose
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How Do We Stop the Opioid Epidemic?
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My Child Swallowed Dishwashing Detergent
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Side Effects of Overactive Bladder Medication
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Ginkgo Biloba: Risks and Benefits
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Are Tarantulas Dangerous?
Tarantulas are venomous, but the effects of the venom of tarantulas indigenous to North America are typically mild in humans and only cause pain at the bite site. Contact with tarantula hairs can cause redness, itching, and swelling. Avoid getting tarantula hairs in the eye. If you are bitten, wash the bite with soap and water, and then contact Poison Control, online or by phone.
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Donepezil Can Be Toxic if Too Much Is Taken
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Aconitum napellus (Monkshood): A Purple Poison
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Nitrate/Nitrite Poisoning, Why So Blue?
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Oops! I Just Took My Dog's Heartworm Medicine
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5-HTP Safety Concerns
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Hair Styling Products
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Safety and Benefits of Lutein
Lutein, a nutrient found mainly in leafy green vegetables, is thought to protect against light-induced retina damage. While some studies show positive results from lutein use, more research is needed to determine its definitive benefits and safety.
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When Is Drywall A Problem?
While there have been concerns about contaminated drywall emitting sulfurous gases, there is little evidence to show that uncontaminated drywall is linked to serious health risks.
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Lidocaine Can Cause Harmful Effects
Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, works by causing a temporary numbing effect. When used sparingly and as directed, topical lidocaine is generally safe. Misuse, overuse, or overdose can cause serious problems and even death.
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Air Fresheners: Are They Safe?
The toxic effects of air fresheners differ depending on the formulation. Inhaling small amounts of most air fresheners is usually not dangerous. Swallowing the gel-type evaporative beads or reed diffuser solutions can cause serious effects. There are also concerns about the adverse effects of repeated air freshener use on the environment and the body’s health.
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Take Acepromazine by Mistake?
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What Is Lycopene?
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Too Much Tacrine?
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Get to know webPOISONCONTROL
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What You Need to Know About Caulk
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No, Vinegar is Not Always Safe
Vinegar is a common ingredient in many foods. While there is some evidence that it has legitimate medicinal uses, vinegar can also cause injury if improperly used.
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Spread the Word about Our Life-saving Tool
webPOISONCONTROL® is the first online triage tool and app to provide individualized guidance for poison emergencies. It was developed by the National Capital Poison Center. webPOISONCONTROL guides users faced with a poison emergency through a series of simple questions leading to action recommendations.
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Brake Fluid: A Sweet Poison
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What You Need to Know about Glucosamine
Glucosamine is a natural substance found in cartilage. In the US, it is sold as a dietary supplement and promoted to reduce osteoarthritis pain. It is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, strong scientific evidence showing that it actually works is lacking and dietary supplements are not regulated in the same vigorous manner as medications.
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Concern about Hair Dye
Even when hair dyes are used correctly, they can cause toxicity. Skin damage and allergic reactions are well documented. Eye exposure can cause a range of toxicities from mild irritation to loss of vision. Accidental swallowing can cause irritation or injury to the mouth and stomach as well as life-threatening allergic reactions.
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SNRI Antidepressants
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Don't Get Burned by Cement
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The Safety of Hairspray
When used as directed, hairspray is minimally toxic. Unintentional eye contact, inhalation, or ingestion of small amounts of hairspray might produce minor irritating effects. Irritation should improve by rinsing the eyes or mouth or getting fresh air. Deliberately swallowing or inhaling hairspray can be very dangerous.
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Insect Repellents
Protection against disease transmission from insect bites is an important worldwide public health issue. DEET has been the most widely used and most effective insect repellent for 60 years. Newer repellents such as picaridin, IR3535, and plant-derived oils may be somewhat safer but are not more effective than DEET.
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My Child Got Into The Baking Soda
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Both sodium and bicarbonate can cause serious toxicity if too much is swallowed.
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Drugs for ED
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Pennyroyal oil
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The Baby Drank Shampoo
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Is mistletoe poisonous?
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I Just Broke A Thermometer. What Do I Do?
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My Child Drank Perfume
Most fragrance products contain alcohol; some contain up to 95%. Alcohol can cause serious effects in children. Fragrance products can also cause skin irritation, which will usually go away if you stop using the product.
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My Child Ate Toothpaste: What Should I Do?
Toothpaste usually contains fluoride. Swallowing it can cause an upset stomach. Although large amounts of fluoride can be toxic, small unintentional ingestions of over-the-counter, fluoride-containing toothpaste are unlikely to be toxic.
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My Child Swallowed Hair Relaxer
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Took Too Much Melatonin?
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Dextromethorphan Abuse
Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter cough suppressant found in more than 120 cough and cold products. Recreational abuse has become increasingly common and leads to approximately 6000 emergency room visits a year. Recreational users intentionally exceed recommended doses to experience heightened awareness, altered time perception, and visual hallucinations.
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My Child Swallowed Lamp Oil
Lamp oil can provide warm, glowing light. If swallowed, however, lamp oil can cause serious injury that might not be apparent right away.
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Cat Bites and Scratches
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Harmful Algal Blooms
Warm temperatures, sunlight, and added nutrients can cause an overgrowth or “bloom” of algae in bodies of water. Some algae produce toxins that can poison people or animals when they swallow, swim in, or inhale the water or when they eat fish that live there.
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Mosquitoes - Annoying Insects that can Spread Disease
A majority of mosquito bites only cause minor skin irritation. However, mosquitoes can spread serious viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. The most effective way to prevent infections spread by mosquitoes is to prevent mosquito bites.
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Salvia: A Different Kind of Weed
Salvia is a hallucinogen that is legal to buy in some states. Teenagers have access to Salvia more easily than other drugs of abuse.
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Top Tips for a Safe Spring Cleaning
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Azaleas and Rhododendrons
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Daffodils - Beautiful but Potentially Toxic
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Foxglove - Toxic to the Heart
Foxglove grows throughout the United States. It grows in the wild and is often cultivated for its beauty in private gardens. All parts of the plant are poisonous, possibly even deadly, if swallowed.
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Container Transfers
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Activated Charcoal
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Holly Berries
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Antidepressants: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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Are poinsettias poisonous?
The poinsettia plant is often considered deadly. That's wrong. Poinsettia can be irritating but it is not fatal if eaten. If children and pets eat it, they can develop a mouth rash and stomach upset. The sap can cause a skin rash, too.
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Travel Safely: Tips for the Holiday Season
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Poisons and Antidotes in Children's Storybooks
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Marijuana: Risks and Effects
Marijuana is the most common illicit drug in the US. A few states have decriminalized small amounts of the drug. Some permit medical uses. Marijuana is usually smoked. Effects include altered mood, impaired coordination, and impaired judgment. More severe effects sometimes occur. There is no antidote; treatment is supportive. The drug is sometimes addictive.
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Halloween: Tricks, Treats, and Glow Sticks
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Brown Recluse Spider Bites
Brown recluse spiders are rarely seen or identified in the United States and a bite often is not felt when it happens. Treatment includes treating the wound and preventing infection.
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Celebrate a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving
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Heroin - Background and Resources
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Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac
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Acne Treatments: Severe Allergic Reaction Warnings
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported a number of cases of severe allergic reactions to acne medicines containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Symptoms included chest tightness, trouble breathing, faintness, and severe swelling of the face, throat, lips, and tongue. Anyone with these symptoms should call 911 right away.
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Caterpillar Stings
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors: Avoiding Accidental Injection
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction, often to ordinary things like bee stings, peanut butter, or antibiotics. Life-saving auto-injectors are used to treat anaphylaxis. Use them safely to prevent finger sticks. Unintentional injection of epinephrine into fingers or hands can cause limited blood flow and injury. It sometimes requires a trip to the emergency room.
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Essential Oils: Poisonous when Misused
Essential oils are derived from plant parts. Because they have a scent, essential oils are often used in perfumes, cosmetics, room fresheners, and flavorings. Many have a history of medicinal use, too. Misuse of essential oils can cause serious poisoning.
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Iron Poisoning
Iron is essential to our health. It is found naturally in many foods, added to some fortified food products, and widely available as a supplement. Though iron is found naturally in some foods, an overdose of iron supplements can be life-threatening. Acute iron poisoning in children can lead to bleeding, shock, acidosis, and death.
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Buprenorphine: Dangerous to Children
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Club Drugs ("Molly")
"Molly" is slang for an illegal street drug. It is often thought to be a "pure" form of the illegal drugs Ecstasy or MDMA. However, capsules or powder called "Molly" often contain other illegal drugs, legal drugs, sugar, baking powder, soap, or other household substances. Taking "Molly" can be fatal. Even first-time users have died.
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Homeopathic Medications for Children
Most homeopathic medications are not poisonous IF they are diluted correctly and don't contain alcohol. Some homeopathic products have caused toxicity, adverse reactions, and allergic reactions. Others don't contain any active ingredients and may not be appropriate treatment for a condition. FDA does not evaluate homeopathic
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Over the Counter (OTC) Drug Labels
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National Poison Prevention Week 2014
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How Much Caffeine is Safe?
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Winter Holiday Poison Safety
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Medical Marijuana Poisoning in Kids
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Pain Relievers: Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Aspirin
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Paints for Indoor Use
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E-Cigs and Toddlers: Beware
Electronic cigarettes (e-Cigs) are devices made to look like real cigarettes. They contain a battery, a heater, and liquid nicotine. When heated, the nicotine liquid becomes a vapor, which users inhale. Liquid nicotine products contain flavorings and something to help the product vaporize. Liquid nicotine products are very poisonous if swallowed.
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Household Product Labels
Household product labels often contain the wrong information - or no information - about treating poisonings.
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Inhaling Alcohol Is Dangerous
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Non-Toxic Substances Cause Worry
Many household items are non-toxic (not poisonous) to children, even though they sound scary. Birth control pills, silica gel packets that say "do not eat", and potting soil are among them. BUT young children can choke on non-toxic products.
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Sodium: Too Much of a Good Thing
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Ancient Shipwreck, Modern Medicine
If you haven't cleaned out your medicine cabinet for a while, you might find some old, old medicines hiding there. But they wouldn't be older than the medicines found at the bottom of the sea, near Italy. It's interesting to link ancient medicines with problems that still bother us today - and with modern treatments for the same problems from years past.
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Are Weight Loss Supplements Safe?
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Gasoline and Toddlers: Summer Risks
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Lead and Pregnancy
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My Child Ate a Cigarette!
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Food Poisoning: Symptoms, Treatment, and Causes
There are many possible causes of food poisoning: bacteria, viruses, pesticides, natural toxins, molds, parasites, and more. There are so many types of food poisoning that there are many possible symptoms. Food poisoning is especially dangerous for infants, young children, elderly people, and those with chronic health conditions or weak immune systems.
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Alcohol: A Dangerous Poison for Children
Alcohol can be a dangerous poison for children. Alcohol depresses the central nervous system and causes low blood glucose (sugar). Children who drink alcohol can have seizures and coma; they could even die. This is true of beverage alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) and alcohol found in mouthwash and other personal care products.
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Eye Injuries
If it doesn't belong in your eye, it will probably hurt if it gets into your eye - a lot. Irritation, injury, even blindness can result. People get things into their eyes by not reading labels, by using products the wrong way, or by not using protective equipment when it's needed. Rinsing your eyes right away is very important if you get something into them.
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Grapefruit and Medicines: Can They Mix?
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Vaporizer Medicine: Dangerous to Swallow
Vaporizers can add moisture and medication to the air. This can help people who have colds, the flu, or allergies. However, medicated vaporizer liquids are poisonous to swallow.
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Windshield Washer Fluid: A Winter Hazard
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Children and Spray Bottles: A Hazard
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Holiday Poison Prevention
Keep your children safe during travel and holiday events by following seasonal tips from Poison Control.
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Mixing Meds, Herbs and Supplements
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Pets and Medication Errors
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Alternative Medicines for Colds
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Antibiotics: Overdose vs. Misuse
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Dangers of Illegal "Spice" and "Bath Salts"
"Spice", K2, and fake weed are some of the names given to illegal plant-based substances intended to imitate marijuana. Symptoms can range from anxiety and psychiatric disorders to death. "Bath salts" is a name for a synthetic chemical meant to act like cocaine or amphetamine. Users have had seizures, high blood pressure, and hallucinations; some have died.
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Kids Will Swallow Anything
Children will swallow anything they can reach. Most of the time, these objects pass through the gastrointestinal tract with no trouble; the object turns up in the child's stool. Sometimes, surgery is needed to remove the object(s). In one recent study, coins made up 80 percent of swallowed foreign objects that had to be removed by surgery.
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Online Pharmacies: Avoid the Frauds
Internet pharmacies offer a convenient way to obtain prescription drugs and are frequently used by health insurers. Unfortunately, only about 4% of online pharmacies are actually legal, licensed pharmacies. Fraudulent pharmacies may allow you to purchase prescription medicines without a prescription. The medicines they send may be fake, wrong, or contaminated.
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"Toy" Magnets Are Dangerous for Children
Sets of tiny, strong magnets were sold as adult toys but often were swallowed by children, resulting in serious injury and even death. The magnets, or a magnet and another metal object, stuck to each other, even through folds of intestine or tissue. This pinched off blood supply to the area, causing tissue death, bleeding, and infection.
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Grandparents and Child Safety
Grandparents can be bewildered by today's safety recommendations: yes to car seats and bare cribs; no to walkers. There are many new medicines now, too. Some of them can be dangerous for children who swallow only one tablet. Grandparents' medicines are among the most dangerous causes of childhood poisoning.
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What Happens if a Child Eats a Tide Pod?
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Pokeberries: A Grape Look Alike
Pokeberries are found in grape-like clusters on tall perennials with purple-red stems. Eating several berries can cause pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Adults have eaten the roots, mistaking them for medicinal plants. Serious gastrointestinal problems have occurred, including bloody vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and low blood pressure.
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Ranitidine (Zantac®) and Babies
Up to 70% of infants vomit at least once a day until they are four months old. They may suffer from gastroesophageal reflux.Sometimes doctors prescribe ranitidine for these babies. Parents often panic after giving the wrong dose of ranitidine. Ranitidine overdoses usually don't cause problems; parents should call Poison Control anyway for specific advice.
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Take Care with Head Lice Treatments
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Using Skin Patch Medicines Safely
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Safe Use of Antihistamines
Antihistamines are medicines to treat allergic reactions to pollen, dust, pet dander, foods, and drugs. Antihistamines are found in many different forms for children and adults: liquids, tablets, creams, nasal sprays, and eye drops. Finding the best antihistamine for your symptoms can take a while. In the meantime, never take too much!
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Bee Stings: Is It an Allergic Reaction?
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Birth Control Pills and Toddlers
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Black Widow Spiders
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Cocoa Bean Mulch Can Poison Dogs
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Is Hydrogen Peroxide Safe?
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ADHD Drugs and the Heart
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Ecstasy: Summary of Harmful Effects
Ecstasy, an illegal drug of abuse, is a stimulant related to amphetamine. An ecstasy overdose can cause high blood pressure, a rapid heart rate, seizures, dehydration, a dangerously high body temperature, and death. An ecstasy user who develops medical distress should be seen promptly in an emergency room.
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Hospitalization of Seniors from Medication
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Lyme Disease
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Medication Errors - Double Dosing
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Teaching Children to Take Medicine
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Dangerous Household Hydrocarbons
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Expired Medicines: Should You Take Them?
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Generic Drugs versus Brand Name Drugs
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Laundry Products
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Medication Errors
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National Poison Prevention Week 2012
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Prescription Overdose Deaths
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Tips for a Happy and Safe Valentine's Day
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ADHD Drugs: An Overview
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Bedbugs: Sleep Tight
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Bubble Lights - The Hazards of Nostalgia
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Increasing Childhood Drug Poisonings
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Christmas Tree Preservatives
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Fireplace Perils
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Herbal Medicines and Orthopedic Surgery
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Potential Uses and Benefits of Melatonin
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Pets and Holiday Hazards
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Teething Gels: A Warning
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Unusual Sources of Lead Poisoning
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Don't Give Herbal Supplements to Infants
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Mold 101: Effects on Human Health
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Poisoned at the Office?
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Safe Cleanup Tips for Broken CFLs
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Acetaminophen: Easier Dosing
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Fake Pot and Cocaine
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Eating Bugs
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Grilling Meat: Is It a Cancer Risk?
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Skin Problems from Outdoor Plants
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Are Diaper Rash Products Dangerous?
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Chelation: Therapy or "Therapy"?
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Kombucha Tea: Health Tonic or Dangerous?
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Lawn Chemicals
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Vitamin D: New Recommendations
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Another Reason Not To Smoke
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Dangerous Denture Creams?
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Do Fillings Cause Mercury Poisoning?
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Drunk + Buzzed = Danger
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Pets, Kids, and Ice Melt Products
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Tea Tree Oil
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What Belongs in a Soft Drink Bottle?
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Capsaicin: When the "Chili" Is Too Hot
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Button Batteries Can Kill Children
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Prescription Pain Relievers and Adults
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Reed Diffusers: Household Risk
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Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism
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Botulism and Honey. What's the Connection?
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Inhalant Abuse - New Study Findings
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Pesticide and Nerve Agents: Similar Poisons, Similar Symptoms
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Summer Poison-Proofing
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Protect the Water Supply
There are many ways for drugs and personal care products to enter ground water and surface water, which include water that we drink and use for recreation. Federal guidelines for safe disposal of medicines aim to prevent unintentional poisonings, misuse and diversion of discarded drugs, and to keep drugs within engineered landfills, instead of in the water supply.
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Children's Jewelry Recall Due to Cadmium
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Planning a Home Remodel?
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BPA and the Controversy about Plastic Food Containers
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What to Do for a Snakebite
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Suicide Prevention
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Acetaminophen: Take It Safely
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Beverage or Medicine?
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Carbon Monoxide and Video Games
Shortly after a hurricane in Texas, 75% of children treated for carbon monoxide poisoning had been playing video games powered by portable generators.
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Kitchen Surprises and Cautions
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Poisons and Pregnancy
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Xylitol: Artificial Sweetener Can Poison Your Pet
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Cleaning Out the Medicine Cabinet
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Glow Sticks: Ouch in the Eyes
Liquid from glow sticks can cause alarming eye pain but rarely cause injury.
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Taste Changes Don't Stop Poisonings
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Jellyfish: A Pain at the Beach
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OUCH! That Stuff Got in My Eye!
Sunscreen and insect repellent can find their way into the eyes, causing pain and irritation. Immediate rinsing with running water is the best first aid.
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Food Poisoning from Fish: Scombroid
Scombroid poisoning occurs when people eat fish that were not properly stored. The appearance and taste of the fish is usually normal and cooking or freezing the fish cannot prevent scombroid. Scombroid poisoning can be scary and uncomfortable, but most people recover with simple treatment.
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Wild Mushroom Warning
There are old mushroom hunters, and there are bold mushroom hunters. There are no old, bold mushroom hunters.
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Medications Can Get Confusing!
Many calls to Poison Control are from older adults who get their medications confused. This is always cause for alarm. Sometimes it's dangerous.
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True Stories for Springtime
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Cold Medicine Dosing Changes for Kids
There is no evidence that cough and cold medicines are safe or effective for young children. There IS evidence that children have been harmed by overdoses of these products. Problems include seizures, coma, and death.
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Diabetes Medication
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Prevent Cold Weather Poisonings
There are special poisoning concerns during the winter: family travel, family gatherings, carbon monoxide poisoning, and winter chemicals for the car. Follow Poison Control's prevention tips to keep your family safe this winter.
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Use Acetaminophen Safely
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Caution With Caustics
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Grab a Green Bottle
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Safe Use of Art Products
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Mothballs Can Be Poisonous
![Corn Oil? Torch Fuel? Apple Juice?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2008-jun/torch-fuel-looks-like-apple-juice-and-corn-oil-1.jpg?w=172&hash=D0C828B4178DF6504994D346338D5661)
Corn Oil? Torch Fuel? Apple Juice?
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How Much Caffeine Is In That?
![Poison Control Help When On The Road](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2008-jun/traveling-is-ripe-time-for-poisoning-1.jpg?w=172&hash=8FE794C6890394EE51C3C5205BF82CC2)
Poison Control Help When On The Road
Wherever you travel in the United States, expert help from Poison Control is just a click or phone call away. Download the webPOISONCONTROL® app, bookmark webPOISONCONTROL.org, and program 1-800-222-1222, the nationwide phone number, in your phone. Poison Control is available nationwide.
![Cough and Cold Medicine Safety](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2008-mar/cough-and-cold-medicine-safety-1.jpg?w=172&hash=45E26EBA6A31551E425C9A21AA493C4D)
Cough and Cold Medicine Safety
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Is it a Pill or Candy?
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Valentines Day: Heart Month
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Carbon Monoxide: The Invisible Killer
It's not an intriguing or novel hazard, just the persistent, invisible killer: carbon monoxide. Seriously, you still don't have a carbon monoxide alarm in every sleeping area of your home? Get one! And keep fuel-burning appliances in good repair; don't use grills or gasoline-powered tools indoors, and don't run your car in an attached garage or place a generator close to your home.
![Antifreeze: Bad for Your Kids and Pets](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-dec/antifreee-is-dangerous-when-swallowed-2.jpg?w=172&hash=474EAE48E32E5CFD9D73BBA29AE07BB3)
Antifreeze: Bad for Your Kids and Pets
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Aquadots, If You Missed It
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Yew and Paclitaxel: What Do They Have in Common?
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Fall Berries Only LOOK Edible!
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Mouse and Rat Poisons
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Pop Quiz about Poisons in Opera
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Siphoning Gasoline
![Are Morning Glories Poisonous?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-jun/morning-glories-can-be-poisonous-1.jpg?w=172&hash=8968E94D5CEC09D0D6E9D958D303BFF0)
Are Morning Glories Poisonous?
![Hand Sanitizer: What's the Real Story?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-jun/drinking-hand-sanitizer-can-cause-alcohol-poisoning-1.jpg?w=172&hash=E01AD93D7498C1D574CAC8CF2118C4DD)
Hand Sanitizer: What's the Real Story?
Hand sanitizers most often contain alcohols that have been FDA-approved for use on the skin. A taste or sip usually does not cause serious symptoms, but ingestion of larger quantities can be hazardous.
![Parents: Know about Inhalant Abuse](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-jun/parents-need-to-know-about-inhalant-abuse-1.jpg?w=172&hash=0BB6AF58E5C5C17D615BB688A7D5E827)
Parents: Know about Inhalant Abuse
Inhalant abuse means trying to get high by breathing in vapors, fumes, or aerosol sprays. Thousands of products can be abused by inhaling. These are ordinary household products – and they are poisons. Nearly 20 percent of eighth-graders admit to abusing inhalants, but most parents don't even know about it. Inhalants can kill – even the first time.
![Use DEET Safely](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-jun/health-problems-associated-with-deet-3.jpg?w=172&hash=163FD432CE98DFE578187FA6D67753F1)
Use DEET Safely
![Which Is For Your Eyes? Your Ears?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-jun/eye-drop-look-alikes-1.jpg?w=172&hash=9D083AD8A594D22E973567F486325DF2)
Which Is For Your Eyes? Your Ears?
![Chocolate and Dogs](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-mar/chocolate-is-poison-for-dogs-1.jpg?w=172&hash=BF136C5066A6C30FE082D28810A61559)
Chocolate and Dogs
When swallowed by dogs, chocolate can cause nausea, vomiting, tremors, and seizures. Effects can begin within a short time. Treatment should begin quickly. There are no specific antidotes for this poisoning in animals.
![Easter Lilies and Cats: A Dangerous Combination](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-mar/easter-lilies-can-kill-cats-3.jpg?w=172&hash=23D02CD0D6FF418815C84338D4129818)
Easter Lilies and Cats: A Dangerous Combination
Easter Lily is the common name for Lilium longiflorum. This fragrant seasonal plant is extremely poisonous for cats. Eating small amounts of any part of this plant can cause dangerous symptoms and lead to death from kidney failure.
![Would You Eat This?](/-/media/images/shared/articles/2007-mar/chocolate-look-alikes-1.jpg?w=172&hash=D470F41562848212D49351AD8825DDC8)
Would You Eat This?
Children who mistake laxatives for chocolate are at risk for severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and possibly dangerous fluid loss.
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