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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearls: Mushroom Mishap

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

What well-known adverse reaction results from ingestion of the pictured mushroom? Acute hepatitis Disulfiram-like reaction with ethanol consumption Pneumonitis from inhalation of spores Seizures from glutamate agonist activity [Image from Canstockphoto] Reveal the Answer 2. What is the mechanism of the adverse reaction? [2-5]

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Drugs and Pregnancy

RX Note

Category D - There is positive evidence of human foetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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Nextstellis®: A new drug update 

Birth Control Pharmacist

Adverse Reactions. The most common adverse reactions (>2%) were bleeding irregularities, dysmenorrhea, headaches, mood disturbance, increase weight, acne, decrease libido and breast symptoms. OUP Academic , Oxford University Press, 5 July 2014, academic.oup.com/carcin/article/35/11/2447/416699. 2020, [link].

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Most people with Hashimoto’s have deficiencies in these nutrients, and I’ve seen very limited adverse reactions with supplementation (please check the special considerations/cautions sections under each supplement heading to learn about adverse reactions). (12-16). Published 2014 Dec 31. Published 2014 Nov 12.

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New Year, New Goals: 2024

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Adverse Reactions: Supplementing can be hugely helpful for those with Hashimoto’s, as vitamin and nutrient deficiencies are common – but there is always the possibility of adverse reactions. Throughout 2023, I focused on releasing the most helpful courses I could create to help you take back your health.

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Fluoride And Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Who is Likely to Have an Adverse Reaction to Fluoride, and What are the Symptoms? Published 2014 Jan 3. Published 2014 Jan 3. doi:10.1136/jech-2014-204971 [29] Environment Canada. Please note this is usually expressed as “ppm” or parts per million, which is roughly equivalent to mg/L. [30] Springerplus.

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Novo launches type 2 diabetes pill in UK after NICE waives review

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According to a 2014 survey cited by Novo Nordisk, nearly 47% of UK GPs reported that injections can be barriers to prescribing GLP-1 drugs, with patient adherence issues and time taken to teach injection technique identified as problems. The drug has a black triangle warning on its box to indicate that extra monitoring is necessary.