Regular use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in combination with alcohol has been associated with liver damage, and even plain old aspirin can lead to stomach upset, bleeding and ulcers. Antibiotics including Metronidazole (Flagyl) and Azithromycin (Zithromax) can cause nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, ...
There is concern that black cohosh might be toxic to the liver and may rarely increase liver toxicity with certain medications, including atorvastatin (Lipitor), acetaminophen (Tylenol), or alcohol. Continue reading Does Valerian Root interact with any drugs? There are over 240 possible drug inter...
It’s also often said that alcohol shuts down your body’s fat-burning engine. This is technically true but a little misleading. All it really means is that your body will use the by-products of alcohol metabolism as fuel preferentially. Over the long haul, however, this doesn’t have mu...
Alcohol is a literally poison to your kidneys. When you drink the alcohol, the kidneys have to work continually to actually purify your blood. It is considered as the worst thing for the kidney function which is commonly consuming by a lot of people – even out of all drinks and foods. ...
Even though aspirin and Ibuprofen are both NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and work similarly, there are several differences between the two drugs and they are not considered interchangeable. Continue reading Can you overdose on ibuprofen? Despite ibuprofen having a wide safety margin,...
Sugar, fried foods, dairy, alcohol, tobacco, and processed foods aggravate this disease. Cut out soda and flour baked goods. Eat more vegetables, whole grains, and fruits. I’m sure there are more foods your doctor will tell you to eliminate from your diet. Please share your tips for dea...
The painkiller acetaminophen (Tylenol) can hurt your liver if you take too much. You may be taking more acetaminophen than you realize. It's found in hundreds of drugs like cold medicines and prescription pain medicines. Some medicines can hurt your liver if you drink alcohol when you take...
Fever can be treated with over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol or Advil, lukewarm baths, and plenty of fluids. You can consider using cold packs if a fever is especially high. Never use cold baths, alcohol rubdowns, or more than the prescribed dose of any fever medication. Aspirin should ...
The root cause of snoring is the vibration of the tissues while breathing. Some medications as well as alcohol can lead to enhanced relaxation of muscles during sleep. As the muscles of the palate, tongue, neck, and pharynx relax more, the airway collapses more. This leads to a smaller air...
Long before he was the most wanted person in the Utah backcountry, Troy James Knapp was a high school dropout from Kalamazoo.