- Pharmacist and PhD Candidate, University of Sydney
Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline, which is released when you’re in fight or flight mode. But they’re best known as a heart drug.
There is growing concern about the medication’s potential to cause depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
Could a cancer drug really treat autism? The evidence is far from certain. Here’s what we know so far.
Slinda is safe for women who are breastfeeding and also has a longer ‘missed pill’ window.
Commonly used antihistamines in young children can lead to serious side effects including hyperactivity, aggression and hallucination. But there are safer alternatives.
A drug newly approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for endometriosis is available in Australia.
There are no vitamin patches listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and there’s not enough evidence to show they work better than tablets.
Taking a medicine with alcohol can increase effects like sedation, poor hand and eye coordination, dizziness and poor judgement.
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