CDC Study Finds 15% of Overdose Deaths Linked to Benadryl, Other Antihistamines
A new CDC study warns that Benadryl and similar antihistamines are increasingly involved in drug overdose deaths.
Tag Archives: Drug Overdose
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Problems with Gabapentin Misuse are a Sign of Improper Prescribing: Report
A new report warns that off-label prescribing is a driving factor behind increasing gabapentin misuse and overdoses.
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Opioids Should Be Avoided For Treating Back Pain in Older Adults: Study
A new study finds no single painkiller is perfect for back pain for elderly patients, but warns opioids should be avoided.
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CDC Warns About Overdose Deaths Linked to Gabapentin Abuse
The CDC warns that Gabapentin, an epilepsy drug, is being linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths nationwide.
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Drug Overdoses Reached Record Level in 2021, CDC Finds
Federal statistics indicate 2021 was a record year for drug overdoses in the U.S.
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FDA Warns About Risks of Tianeptine Use in Dietary Supplements
The FDA warns that tianeptine products sold as dietary supplements are being illegally marketed for unapproved uses, and have been linked to serious adverse health effects and death.
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Marijuana Child Poisoning Problems On The Rise Due to Popularity of Edibles: Report
Marijuana edibles are being linked to a growing number of child poisoning exposure calls as they rise in popularity.
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Drug Overdose Suicides On The Rise Among Youths and Seniors, Study Warns
A new study finds rising rates of intentional drug overdose suicides among teens, young adults and seniors.
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Unintentional Drug Overdoses Have Cost American Youths 1 Million Years of Life: Study
A new study calculates that the drug epidemic has cost American teens and young adults over a million years of life lost since 2015.
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CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Helped Spread Opioid Crisis, Federal Jury Rules
A federal jury in Ohio has determined CVS, Walmart and Walgreens should be held partially accountable for the opioid crisis in two hard-hit counties.
