2 h. ago New alert to anyone taking sertraline, amitriptyline, citalopram or maprotiline

Research has linked antidepressants to changes in heart rate, blood pressure and weight - with some 'instantly' gaining almost 5lbs

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2 h. ago Sertraline and citalopram linked to change in weight and blood pressure

The antidepressants, alongside others like amitriptyline and maprotiline, have been found to change heart rate and cause some people to gain weight rapidly

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9 h. ago Common medication linked to weight gain within a matter of weeks

People on certain antidepressants gained up to 2kg within weeks of starting the treatment

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25 h. ago 'I've had to quit spaghetti bolognese after starting popular drug'

Kennidee says the now common medication has had some unexpected side effects

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46 h. ago Dr Amir Khan explains why we should all add one common spice to our diets

Dr Amir Khan, who regularly provides medical advice on television, believes we should be incorporating one common spice into our diets owing to its many health benefits

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4 d. ago Medics hail common painkiller ibuprofen for cancer prevention

A common painkiller taken by millions could have cancer fighting properties, slashing the risk of womb, bowel, lung and prostate cancers, experts have suggested.

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5 d. ago Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients

Drugmaker EMD Serono has agreed to lower the cost of a common fertility medication through a deal with the Trump administration

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8 d. ago Liver disease breakthrough as scientists discover two common medications can REVERSE deadly condition

Spanish scientists have found that combining a drug to tackle high cholesterol and one for high blood pressure, could 'significantly' reduce fat build up.

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1 week ago DVLA regulations as drivers could lose licence over three common medicines

Drivers with depression must tell the DVLA if their mental health affects their ability to drive safely, and people on certain antidepressants, painkillers and tranquillisers must declare them

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1 week ago Anyone taking omeprazole longer than six months given four warnings by doctor

A doctor has warned that taking a common medication for longer than six months can lead to a number of concerning side effects

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1 week ago DVLA rules as motorists could lose licence over use of three common medicines

UK motorists have been warned that they could have their driving licence revoked by the DVLA if they don't report certain medications they are taking

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1 week ago Common medication taken by millions of Brits could slash risk of deadly stomach cancer by 30%

MEDICATION taken by millions of Brits could reduce the risk of deadly stomach cancer by up to 30 per cent, a study shows. The findings suggest hormonal changes could be linked to cancer development, Karolinska Institute scientists said. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replaces falling hormone levels - mainly oestrogen and progesterone - during menopause to...

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1 week ago Amlodipine NHS 'caution alert' to anyone taking it for high blood pressure

People who take the common medication need to avoid one particular food item

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1 week ago I Swear review – biopic of pioneering Tourette syndrome activist is funny, fierce and full of heart

Kirk Jones’s moving film about of John Davidson, the man who taught Britain about Tourette, offers compassion and catharsis Feelgood true-life heart-warmers about courageous people overcoming medical conditions are common enough. But not when that condition zaps and jabs and stabs at the genre itself, piercing the carapace of sentimentality while surreally commenting on the form and on the demure niceties of polite society, in which we all keep our thoughts to ourselves.Kirk Jones’s terrifically warm, generous film is about real-life activist John Davidson, who is from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders and has Tourette syndrome, with its tics, compulsive behaviour patterns and random obscene shouts. He was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his work educating the nation about the condition since he first exhibited its symptoms as a teenager in 1989, as captured in the BBC’s sensational documentary John’s Not Mad. I Swear contains a great performance from Robert Aramayo, full of intelligenc...

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2 w. ago Study uncovers one ingredient linked to reducing belly fat and managing healthy weight

The ingredient known as ‘liquid gold’ could be worth its weight in health benefits

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2 w. ago Check the expiry date of this common item you might have in your medicine cabinet urges expert

Expired items should never be used, as they can lose their effectiveness 🩹

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2 w. ago Does the pill make you gain weight? Here’s what the science says | Debunked

Reproductive immunologist Dr Victoria Male sets the record straight on the long-debated link between contraceptive pills and weight gain - and explains why this theory may have gained legs.

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3 w. ago Sertraline warning as Brits on common medication told 'avoid this drink'

This fruit juice is known to interact "dangerously" with several medications.

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3 w. ago Doctor warns 'too much' of common pill can cause 'gut inflammation and ulcers'

A doctor warned that taking too much of a common medication could lead to serious complications

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3 w. ago NHS issues omeprazole warning to people who take common medication

The NHS has issued a warning about the potential risks associated with long-term use of omeprazole, a common tablet used to treat heartburn and indigestion

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