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ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearls: Mushroom Mishap

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

What well-known adverse reaction results from ingestion of the pictured mushroom? Acute hepatitis Disulfiram-like reaction with ethanol consumption Pneumonitis from inhalation of spores Seizures from glutamate agonist activity [Image from Canstockphoto] Reveal the Answer 2. What is the mechanism of the adverse reaction? [2-5]

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Hypertension

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Introduction Hypertension (or high blood pressure ) is a silent disease ; in 2015, for every 2 diagnosed patients in Malaysia, there are 3 undiagnosed patients. Most people with hypertension are unaware of the problem because it may have no warning signs or symptoms.

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Drugs and Pregnancy

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FDA Pregnancy and Lactation Labelling Final Rule, 2015 In the past, FDA Pregnancy Categories was used in US. This rule, effective from June 30, 2015, replaces the pregnancy category system with scientific data and other information specific to the use of the drug in pregnant women.

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Timing of Medication

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors can cause either activating or sedating adverse reactions. Some adverse reactions can be used as an advantage.

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Most people with Hashimoto’s have deficiencies in these nutrients, and I’ve seen very limited adverse reactions with supplementation (please check the special considerations/cautions sections under each supplement heading to learn about adverse reactions). (12-16). When to Expect to See Benefits: Usually 3 to 5 days.

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How Supporting the Liver Is Key to Recovering from Thyroid Disease

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Or, you may invest in some supplements and medications, only to discover you have an adverse reaction to them. Or, you may even be scared to try a new intervention in case you have an adverse reaction to it. doi:10.11124/jbisrir-2015-1987 [3] Piantanida E, Ippolito S, Gallo D, et al. This can be discouraging.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In 2015, I conducted a survey of over 2000 readers with Hashimoto’s , asking for the most helpful interventions in their health journeys. IW: What are some of the more common adverse reactions that people have to LDN? Have you heard of low dose naltrexone, or LDN? That allows us to figure out the correct dose for each person.