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Losartan (Cozaar) is a common medication used to lower blood pressure. It is typically well-tolerated and doesn’t interact with many drugs, foods, or supplements. Losartan may cause side effects, including fatigue, dizziness, and fainting. It is not safe to use during pregnancy, and can have dangerous effects if excessive amounts are consumed.
Most paints for indoor use are very safe to use. Solvent-based or oil-based paints may cause more irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract than water-based paints. There's no evidence that paint fumes harm pregnant women or the fetus, but pregnant women are advised to limit their exposure to fresh paint fumes.
Fire extinguishers, when used properly, are generally safe. However, there is some risk for mild respiratory, skin, or eye irritation. The use of a fire extinguisher in areas with poor air flow, or intentional inhalation of fire extinguishers, can produce serious toxicity that would require medical evaluation.
Centipedes can inflict painful stings, but most are small and rarely sting humans. They live in damp places and hunt for prey at night. Centipedes are considered beneficial because they help control household pests such as cockroaches, silverfish, and ants.
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.
Acetaminophen is a very safe drug to take according to label instructions. In overdose, too much acetaminophen can damage the liver. In fact, acetaminophen overdose is an important cause of liver failure and liver transplants in the US.
Skunks spray to repel potential predators with a foul-smelling, oily secretion stored in their perianal glands. For humans, it usually does not result in much more than short-term irritation. In dogs, in addition to irritation it can rarely cause a more serious condition in which the red blood cells are destroyed. Leaving skunks (as well as all wildlife) alone and making your home less attractive and inaccessible to them are the keys to prevention.
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Multivitamins are easy to obtain and are a great source of vitamins and nutrients. Some people may need multivitamins because they do not have enough nutrients in their daily diet. However, people with certain medical conditions may want to avoid multivitamins or limit their use.
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