After a new study linked Depakote and other valproate medications taken during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism and autism spectrum disorders, the FDA has decided to put its strongest warning for pregnancy associated complications on the drug, designating … Continued
Symptoms & Side Effects
Articles describing some of the drugs and consumer products associated with various side effects, as well as the medical conditions such side effects may be symptoms of. These articles may not have been written by a medical professional. Always seek professional medical advice for any health issues, symptoms or side effects.
Steroid Injection Meningitis Outbreak Update
As of our latest update (October 16th, 2012), the CDC reports 214 fungal meningitis cases in 15 states, including 15 deaths that may be associated with this recalled steroid injections. Those numbers expected to rise as more tests are performed … Continued
Loss of Appetite and Rapid Weight Loss: A Symptom or Side Effect?
Loss of Appetite and rapid weight loss are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as hormonal imbalance, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Restless Leg Syndrome: Could It Be a Side Effect?
Restless leg syndrome is often a symptom of conditions or diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Muscle Cramps and Spasms: Symptom or Side Effect?
Muscle cramps and spasms are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as multiple sclerosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Memory Loss and Difficulty Concentrating: What Is Causing Your Symptoms or Side Effects?
Ambien (zolpidem) is a sleep medication used to treat insomnia. Side effects of Ambien can include memory loss, amnesia, daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, depression, suicidal thoughts, risk-taking behavior, and hallucinations.
Macular Edema and Vision Loss: What Are Causing Your Symptoms or Side Effects?
Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like macular edema and vision loss, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Drugs Associated With Acute Pancreatitis
Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms and complications like acute pancreatitis, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Diarrhea and Ischemic Colitis: What Are Causing Your Symptoms or Side Effects
Diarrhea and ischemic colitis are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as a hernia, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Blood Clots, Heart Attack, Stroke… Symptoms or Side Effects?
Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like blood clots, heart attack, and stroke, as well as a list of medications and medical devices related to similar side effects.
Decreased Sex Drive in Men: Is Your Low Libido Just Normal?
A decreased sex drive (libido) in men is often a symptom of conditions like low testosterone related to aging, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Decreased Libido in Women: A Symptom or Side Effect?
Decreased sex drive in women is often a symptom age-related hormonal imbalances, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Cold Hands and Feet: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Cold hands and feet are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as low thyroid hormone, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Bone Fractures: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Bone fractures are often a symptom of conditions or diseases like osteoporosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications, such as these.
Insomnia and Depression: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Insomnia and depression are often symptoms that show up in the same conditions like PTSD, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Shortness of Breath and Fatigue: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Shortness of breath and fatigue are often symptoms of conditions like respiratory disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Skin Rashes: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Skin rashes are often symptoms of conditions like allergies, eczema or poison ivy, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Personality Changes and Headaches: What’s Causing It?
Personality changes and headaches (together) are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as Lyme disease or depression, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Jaundice: Yellowing of the Skin and Eyes
Jaundice is often a symptom of conditions or diseases such as hepatitis, but could also be a side effect associated with certain medications.
Bleeding and Bruising Easily: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Bruising and bleeding are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as hemophilia, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.