Having high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes because it can lead to plaque buildup, which can restrict blood flow. For ...

Q: I would like to know why it is that so many medications have side effects. Is it the medications themselves, or is it the additives that are used in making them? Also, why do some people have ...

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Although semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and other GLP-1 drugs have rapidly become infamous for a wide variety of common side effects, from diarrhea to “Ozempic face,” the most prominent warnings on ...

Alcohol can interact dangerously with common medications and supplements. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to reduce ...

GLP-1 drugs are a class of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. While they are generally safe to use, they can cause side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Starting on ...

A new study compared the effects of 30 drugs on cholesterol, blood pressure and weight gain. By Chloe W. Shakin A new large-scale analysis found that the short-term cardiovascular and metabolic side ...

Vyndamax (tafamidis) and Vyndaqel (tafamidis meglumine) are brand-name capsules prescribed for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy in adults. As with other drugs, Vyndamax and Vyndaqel may cause side ...

Naltrexone is a generic prescription drug used to treat certain substance use disorders. Naltrexone oral tablet does not come in any brand-name versions. This drug can cause mild to serious side ...

Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes inflammation and irritation in your digestive tract. It is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Common symptoms include diarrhea, pain in your ...

Like other drugs, Amvuttra (vutrisiran) can cause side effects, such as difficulty breathing and low vitamin A levels. If you can’t tolerate side effects of Amvuttra, talk with your doctor. Amvuttra ...