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One Pill Could Kill – Clonidine

Posted: April 11, 2022

This medication is generally used alone or in combination with other medications to lower blood pressure, treat ADHD, or manage symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Via certain pathways this medication lowers the strength of the out flowing signal from the brain that controls the resistance of arteries and veins thus lowering blood pressure. When someone, especially… Read More

One Pill Could Kill – Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Posted: April 11, 2022

TCAs are a group of antidepressant medications used for a wide range of conditions. They can be used to treat conditions such as anxiety, panic, bulimia, and most commonly depression or chronic pain. Each medication in this class is slightly different, though they share similarities, and for that reason their side effects are different. Many… Read More

One Pill Could Kill – Colchicine

Posted: April 11, 2022

Gout is pain often caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in major joins such as the knee and big toe. Colchicine is a medication that works to decrease the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints and limit the pain and inflammation that are normally associated with the crystal formation. Colchicine does… Read More