Evidence Health
Xenical (orlistat) can affect absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins and may change how certain medicines are absorbed or monitored. The current prescription label gives specific timing instructions for…
Calcium, iron, magnesium, aluminum-containing antacids, and some stomach products can bind doxycycline in the digestive tract and reduce how much medicine is absorbed. The exact separation interval depends…
After a citalopram (Celexa) dose is reduced or stopped, new symptoms can be hard to interpret: are they discontinuation effects, a return of depression, or something else? Timing…
A lower number on the scale after taking Lasix (furosemide) may reflect water leaving the body—not body fat disappearing. Sudden weight changes can be important for people treated…
If gabapentin is no longer helping, causes troublesome effects, or a refill is delayed, stopping overnight may seem like the fastest answer. But abrupt changes can cause withdrawal…
Blurred vision, flashes, spots, or difficulty focusing while taking Clomid (clomiphene) should not be brushed off as ordinary eye strain. The U.S. product label warns that visual symptoms…
Clomid (clomiphene) is used in selected fertility treatment, and common effects such as hot flashes or headache may be very different from severe pelvic pain, marked abdominal swelling,…
Gabapentin is used for certain seizure disorders and nerve pain, but the exact approved use depends on the formulation. It is also prescribed off label in some situations.…
Sleepiness and dizziness are among the effects people often notice with gabapentin, but “common” does not mean harmless in every situation. Learn how to distinguish an inconvenient effect…
The FDA warns that gabapentin can contribute to serious breathing problems in some people, particularly when it is combined with opioids or other central nervous system depressants. The…