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Levetiracetam is prescribed for seizures. The first brand name was Keppra®, but other products are now on the market. Common side effects are drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness and headaches. Mood instability, other neuropsychiatric symptoms, rashes, allergic reactions, and infections are possible. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and supplements with sedative effects while taking levetiracetam.
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Phenytoin may cause sleepiness, confusion, slurred speech, unsteady gait, headache, incoordination, abnormal body movements, involuntary eye movements (nystagmus), unwanted hair growth, and overgrowth of gums. Severe allergic reactions are possible. It interacts with many drugs.
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Mold releases spores that germinate in moisture, warmth, and food. On food, the spores look like colorful fuzz. Drinks may have a bad smell, taste flat, or appear cloudy. Gastrointestinal symptoms, respiratory problems and allergic reactions can occur after ingesting moldy food or drink. Some molds produce poisonous mycotoxins. It is best to avoid foods after their “use by” date.
Find out moreLevetiracetam is prescribed for seizures. The first brand name was Keppra®, but other products are now on the market. Common side effects are drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness and headaches. Mood instability, other neuropsychiatric symptoms, rashes, allergic reactions, and infections are possible. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and supplements with sedative effects while taking levetiracetam.
Find out morePhenytoin may cause sleepiness, confusion, slurred speech, unsteady gait, headache, incoordination, abnormal body movements, involuntary eye movements (nystagmus), unwanted hair growth, and overgrowth of gums. Severe allergic reactions are possible. It interacts with many drugs.
Find out moreMold releases spores that germinate in moisture, warmth, and food. On food, the spores look like colorful fuzz. Drinks may have a bad smell, taste flat, or appear cloudy. Gastrointestinal symptoms, respiratory problems and allergic reactions can occur after ingesting moldy food or drink. Some molds produce poisonous mycotoxins. It is best to avoid foods after their “use by” date.
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Poison Prevention Week was established in 1961 to promote public awareness about how to prevent and respond to poison incidents. You can prevent most unintentional poisonings, but when you need it, expert help is just a click or call away.
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Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication used as an anti-inflammatory agent and for pain or fever relief. Low dose aspirin is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with existing heart disease, and sometimes in pregnancy to prevent preeclampsia. Normal side effects include stomach upset and indigestion. Aspirin overdose can be life-threatening.
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Up to 10% of people who take penicillin can have an allergic reaction. However, life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) are very rare. Most people with a penicillin allergy can safely take related medications, including cephalosporins.
Find out morePoison Prevention Week was established in 1961 to promote public awareness about how to prevent and respond to poison incidents. You can prevent most unintentional poisonings, but when you need it, expert help is just a click or call away.
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Kombucha tea is a slightly effervescent, slightly alcoholic liquid for which many health claims are made. Home-brewed kombucha tea has been associated with several adverse health events. There are no scientific studies to support the many health claims made for kombucha tea, though it has a long history of use.
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Eliquis (apixaban) is an oral medication that reduces the risk of forming blood clots. The most common side effect is bleeding/bruising. Do not take more than prescribed as it puts you at higher risk for bleeding. Follow up with your healthcare provider regularly if you are prescribed this medication.
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