Question 1

are there any dangerous side effects of sitting next to a smoker?

Accepted Answer

Scond hand smoker: When a nonsmoker breathes in secondhand smoke, the body begins to metabolize or break down the nicotine that was in the smoke. During this process, a nicotine byproduct called cotinine is created. Exposure to nicotine and secondhand smoke can be measured by testing saliva, urine, or blood for the presence of cotinine. This cause the same problems the smoker have with lesser degree.

Question 2

i was just prescribed valsartin, what are the dangerous side effects?

Accepted Answer

Potential side : effects with Valsartin include: headache, dizziness, nausea, loose stools, abdominal pain, back or joint pain, muscle cramps, fatigue,cough, constipation,dry mouth, anxiety, insomnia

Question 3

colonoscopyis it dangerous for a person age between 20 to 25 years old?could it bring any side effects?

Accepted Answer

No: You a very low risk for complications.

Question 4

loperamide side effects dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Very well tolerated.  Side effects are generally mild and a whole lot better than diarrhea.  Major concerns are giving the medication to control symptoms when there is a serious underlying disease, overtreatment with resulting constipation and mild dizziness or lightheadedness.

Question 5

help i'm very worried about ssri side effects? are they really dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Hardly ever: You'll read horror stories online, but actual danger is extremely rare.  Common side effects include stomach upset, restlessness, ; impaired sexual function, all of which vary with dose, ; nearly always end right away when the ssri is stopped.  Most ssris have to be decreased gradually when stopped to avoid withdrawal effects, again rarely a big deal, although some are very sensitive to this.

Question 6

is taking dhea dangerous or have side effects for men over the age of 30?

Accepted Answer

No: Generally it is safe.   It is a hormone,  however, so I recommend you only use under the advice and supervision of a doctor trained in age management medicine.

Question 7

my friend drunk a bottel cap of toilet cleaning phenoyl is this dangerous? what are the side effects?

Accepted Answer

It is very poisonous: Most toilet bowl cleaners are some form of bleach, and that is also toxic. Phenol (or carbolic acid) is caustic and can burn the mouth, lips, tongue and esophagus, and if absorbed can cause seizures. It can be fatal. Your friend needs to go to an ER immediately. If he or she was taking it with suicidal intent, psychiatric evaluation is also necessary.

Question 8

are there any dangerous side effects of xenical?

Accepted Answer

Liver failure: There has been report of very rare cases of liver failure, but otherwise the side effects from xenical is more of a nuisance rather than dangerous--oily stool/spotting, flatulence, increase defication, fecal incontinence, nausea, vomitting. Also, some reduced absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins (adek). Otherwise, quite safe drug, hence it is sold otc as alli. If trouble, consult doc. Good luc.

Question 9

are there any dangerous side effects of atripla?

Accepted Answer

They're rare: Most of the side effects are more annoying than dangerous.  Rarely, people can become depressed or psychotic, an indication for an immediate switch.  Rashes are rarely life threatening and usually get better with continued dosing.  Liver enzyme elevations can occur, though they're not usually severe.  The tenofovir component cause cause kidney damage, so it's important to monitor kidney function.

Question 10

are there any dangerous side effects from toremifene?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The following site provides an extensive list of side effects for toremifene, some mild-moderate, others more serious, such as blood clots (thromboemboli) in legs/lungs, increased risk of endometrial cancer, damage to fetus, etc. http://upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/cancer-chemo/pages/toremifene-citrate.aspx.

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