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Do Motrin and Robitussin Cause Heart Attacks When Combined in Children?

Many people have read a message, widely circulated recently on the Internet, that an 8-year-old girl died of a heart attack caused by the combination of Motrin and Robitussin. The message asserts that "quite a few children" have died the same way. But is it true?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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The Dangers of Flagyl and Alcohol

Warnings not to drink alcohol while taking a medication are often ignored. But mixing Flagyl (metronidazole), an antibiotic, with alcoholic beverages can make a person very sick. Find out what happens when these two drugs are mixed.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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Edluar Facts: A New Medication for Insomnia

Edluar is a newly-approved medication for insomnia. This unique form of zolpidem is faster-acting than oral forms. Find out what makes Edluar special—and the risks of Edluar.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jul 7, 2009 to
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Nuvigil (Armodafinil) Side Effects

Nuvigil is a stimulant used to promote wakefulness in people with sleep disorders. It has a different side effect profile than most other stimulants. What is important for you to know about potential adverse effects of armodafinil?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jun 12, 2009 to
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What is Nuvigil? Overview of Armodafinil

Nuvigil (armodafinil) is a newly-approved medication for excessive daytime sleepiness. Get the facts on this medication and its predecessor, Provigil (modafinil)

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jun 8, 2009 to
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Why Do Doctors Use Solu-Medrol to Treat Penicillin Allergy?

Get the facts about using Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone) to treat penicillin allergies. What are the pros and the cons of this medication?

Published by justkat73 (22,840 pts

) on Jun 8, 2009 to
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Enantiopure Medications: Are Chiral Drugs More Effective?

Is that new—and more expensive—version of your medication really more effective? What's different about it?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jun 6, 2009 to
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What is an Enantiomeric Medication? Chiral Drugs Overview

Are some new drugs just variations on old drugs? What is a mirror-image molecule?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jun 6, 2009 to
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Drug Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis

This article discusses the five most popular and effective drug treatments for multiple sclerosis.

Published by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen (9,095 pts

) on May 31, 2009 to
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Tips for Mixing Medications Safely

Is it safe to take multiple medications at the same time? What are the dangers of mixing medications?

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on May 29, 2009 to
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