Will Manuka Honey, which has high antibiotic effects, affect the effectiveness of my birth control pills in the same way that some antibiotics do, as my doctor always warns that 'your birth control pills may not work as well while on this meds'?

March 7th, 2024

Which blood test shows staphylococcal food poisoning?

October 25th, 2023

Is it common for those who use Valacyclovir to experience an increase in symptoms when taking it daily? Specifically, I am experiencing increased genital itching and discomfort, moderate painful swelling of the legs and body, and hives on my tongue, lips, face, eyes, and body swelling approximately 12 hours after taking the drug. I am also on other medications such as nortriptyline, topiramate, metformin, Elmiron, and trospium chloride, and previously took propanolol, which I believe may have interacted with Valacyclovir.

August 12th, 2024

I am taking Depakote and Trazadone. I am not bipolar. Would it be a good idea to add an antidepressant such as Sertraline? I have been to a few doctors, and while my original doctor thought I was bipolar, other doctors disagree. I am currently in therapy and have always been angry, but my depression increased after I retired. My job gave me a sense of purpose, and since I retired, I feel useless and hate being retired.

December 18th, 2024

I had intercourse with a girl where the condom broke, and we both claim to be disease-free. Afterward, I found a box of metronidazole pills in her bag. Do I have anything to worry about? Should I get antibiotics or anything of the sort?

June 16th, 2023