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Millions of Britons could be blunting the effect of their daily medicines by taking them at the wrong time, a leading pharmacist has warned. Peter Thnoia, of online pharmacy PillTime, said: ‘Too often, people don’t read or fully follow the instructions that come with the medication—and that can have a real impact on how well it works. ‘Something as simple …

Some foods and drinks interfere with the way some diabetes medications work. High fat meals, alcohol and refined carbs can impact the effectiveness of some diabetes medications. When taking diabetes medications, make sure you stay hydrated and consider meal timing and portions. When you have diabetes, the focus is often on eating a healthy diet to better manage the disease …

Several common medications interact with dairy, which can affect how well the medicine works. Medications that don’t mix well with dairy include some antibiotics and medicine used to treat influenza. You may need to wait for a period of time before and after taking the medication to enjoy dairy foods. Dairy foods like milk, yogurt and cheese are some of …

When it comes to treating an allergic reaction to food with Benadryl, this doctor says, “It’s time to move on.” A consumer OTC medicine group notes that products containing diphenhydramine “are not intended for long-term use.” A consumer OTC medicine group notes that products containing diphenhydramine “are not intended for long-term use.” (CNN) — Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees …

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Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day. “If someone has an allergic reaction to a food, people will say, ‘Don’t worry, I have diphenhydramine in my purse,’ and I would say, ‘Really, epinephrine is the first-line treatment for food allergies,’” said Wolfson, an allergist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Diphenhydramine …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day. “If someone has an allergic reaction to a food, people will say, ‘Don’t worry, I have diphenhydramine in my purse,’ and I would say, ‘Really, epinephrine is the first-line treatment for food allergies,’” said Wolfson, an allergist at …

Heat poses an extra risk for millions of Americans who take medications for issues ranging from high blood pressure to antidepressants. David Goldman/AP hide caption toggle caption David Goldman/AP For the millions of Americans who take medications for common issues like heart disease or high blood pressure, a heatwave like the one causing sweltering conditions across the Central and Southeastern …

Chia seeds are rich in fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants, offering many heart and digestive health benefits. They may interact with medications for blood pressure, diabetes, and clotting by amplifying their effects. Talk to your health care professional before adding chia to your diet if you’re on meds, and start with small amounts. Despite their tiny size, chia seeds pack a …

A total of 11 studies were included in this meta-analysis, including 6 studies on GLP-1 RA, 1 study on GLP-1 and GIP dual receptor agonists, 1 study on orlistat, 2 studies on phentermine-topiramate, and 1 study on naltrexone-bupropion (Additional file 1: Table S2) [22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32]. There were 8 placebo controls and 3 active drug controls studies with 1573 participants in the …