H1N1 sufferers may want to avoid Zicam cold remedy
Atlanta, GA: Those who have contracted the H1N1 virus may want to avoid certain over-the-counter cold and flu remedies, such as Zicam, which has been linked to causing loss of smell in those who use it.
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Paxil: Another Study on the Consequences of SSRIs
Atlanta, GA: If there were not already enough studies on the risk of
Paxil birth defects, yet another study has been published linking the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to birth problems. In the wake of it, women are left to ask whether the benefit of taking SSRIs, such as Paxil, is worth the risk. While some studies indicate that the risk of Paxil side effects is high, some experts say the risk of untreated depression is also serious.
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Treating swine flu: Parents may want to heed Tylenol side effects
Atlanta, GA: Parents who are not convinced on the H1N1 vaccine may also want to be careful when considering other treatments for swine flu, such as using Tylenol products, which have been linked to
acetaminophen toxicity.
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