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Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief drugs are often used to treat cold and flu symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and back pain. OTC medications can be bought without a prescription, but you may still want to consult a health care professional before you use them if you have underlying health conditions. It is important to […]

Food medication interactions occur when the food you eat interferes with the way your medication is supposed to work. Some interactions can have a harmful effect by changing how the medicines work or worsening its side effects. Food Medication Interactions can Prevent a medication from working the way it should. Worsen or lessen a side […]

When you first start taking a medication, you may have some questions about it, such as how long it will take to work and how often you should take it. Below is a list of essential questions to ask your healthcare provider before taking a new medication. Ask Your Healthcare Provider What is the name […]

Caffeine is a dietary supplement available in powder and liquid forms. While the amount of caffeine in a supplement can be hard to determine, supplements can have much higher concentrated levels of caffeine than what you would find in traditional caffeine products like tea and coffee. Just one teaspoon of pure powdered caffeine can contain […]

What Are Side Effects? Side effects, also called adverse reactions, are unwanted effects related to taking a medication. They can occur with prescribed or over-the-counter medications, vitamins or supplements. You may experience side effects when you start taking a new medication, change the dosage amount of a medication or stop taking a medication. Side effects […]

What is Considered a Drug Interaction? A drug interaction can happen when: Two or more drugs you’re taking react with each other. A drug reacts with certain foods, drinks or supplements. When certain medical conditions make taking certain drugs potentially harmful. How to Avoid Drug Interactions Learning more about prescription and over-the-counter medications you are […]

Learn about the effects and risks of THC edibles so you can protect the things you care about.

Using products that may contain THC like marijuana, hemp or CBD to help relieve pain while taking opioids can hurt your health and career.

Using marijuana and alcohol together is dangerous. Know the risks.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 988 and press 1, or Text 838255. You can also call 911.