Medication side effects Archive

Diuretics can drain your body of potassium, but pills aren't the only source. Learn whether food swaps are safe and why lab monitoring still matters.

Tongue swelling can stem from drug reactions, infections, vitamin deficits, thyroid issues, or rare disorders. Learn which clues help sort out the cause.

Aspirin has many proven benefits and some research has linked its use to a lower risk for fractures after falls. Now, a more rigorous study finds a daily dose offers no added protection from serious falls and fractures compared with placebo.

A favorite citrus fruit can unexpectedly boost statin levels in your bloodstream. Learn why this happens and what it may mean for your prescription.

A stubborn "lump in the throat" feeling can stem from postnasal drip, reflux, irritation, or even a small pouch in the esophagus. Explore possible causes.

A diagnosis of gastroparesis can be confusing and worrisome. Learn what's happening in the stomach and which steps may help relieve symptoms.

Learn how vitamin K affects the blood thinner warfarin, and how to keep your diet on track.

Sudden spells where the world flips and blurs can be alarming. Explore possible causes, from inner ear issues to your nighttime sleep supplement.

A 2025 analysis suggests that far fewer people are considered candidates for low-dose aspirin to prevent heart disease with the updated PREVENT risk calculator compared with the older risk calculator.

The term ototoxicity describes inner ear damage from drugs that can cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and affect hearing and sometimes balance. Medications more likely to cause ototoxicity include aspirin; the antibiotics azithromycin and clarithromycin; certain chemotherapy drugs; loop diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix); and some biologics. These drugs can damage hearing by injuring hairlike projections in the inner ear. People taking ototoxic drugs should get their hearing tested before, during, and after using the drug.