Posts By Drug Genius
Gabapentin and Alcohol - Is It Safe To Drink While Taking?
As is the case with any other medication, there’s a possibility of interactions occurring when taking gabapentin with other substances, including but not limited to an increase in…
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Gabapentin Half-life - How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Gabapentin is the 11th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States, with over 46,043,168 prescriptions in 2020 so far. Considering how widely used this drug is, it pays to know a little…
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Gabapentin Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
Gabapentin, like any other substance, can interact with other substances. Those taking gabapentin should therefore always disclose to their doctors any medical conditions, other medications…
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Is Fibromyalgia Real? Symptoms, Causes & Diagnosis
Fibromyalgia, or fibrositis, affects up to 6% of the world, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association. In the United States, approximately 10 million people suffer from this…
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Esophagus Stretching - Uses and Risks of Esophageal Dilation
What is Esophageal Dilation? Esophagus stretching, professionally known as esophageal dilation or sometimes even pneumatic dilation, is a procedure that dilates (stretches) the esophagus…
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How Long Does Xanax Stay in Your System?
Alprazolam, the generic form of Xanax, was the 21st most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017, with 25,516,329 prescriptions for the drug in that year alone. This medication…
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How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your System?
According to the CDC, potentially more than 34 million adults smoke in the United States. Unfortunately, smoking tobacco products is the leading cause of preventable death in the country (20%…
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Is ADHD a Disability? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults & Children
Millions of people in the United States have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD. A defining trait of this condition is that it disrupts day-to-day…
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Non-hormonal Birth Control Methods - What Are Your Options?
Hormonal birth control is great not just for preventing unwanted pregnancies, but also for managing conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or even canker sores. This form of birth…
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How to Get Rid of Canker Sores
One of the most common—and most annoying—forms of mouth discomfort is the canker sore, or aphthous ulcer. While these sores are generally harmless, they can be unpleasant and sometimes…
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