Seizure medications can affect fetal development and interact dangerously with birth control. Learn which drugs are safest during pregnancy, how to reduce birth defect risks, and why stopping meds without medical help is more dangerous than taking them.
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Proton pump inhibitors can severely reduce the effectiveness of certain antifungals like itraconazole and ketoconazole by blocking stomach acid needed for absorption. Fluconazole is unaffected, but has other drug interactions. New research suggests PPIs may also boost antifungal power in fungi.
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Severe hypertensive crises from drug interactions are preventable but often missed. Learn which medications and OTC products can trigger dangerous blood pressure spikes-and what to do if it happens.
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