Safe Medication During PregnancyVideos

Most of the asthma medication is completely safe during pregnancy, affirms Dr. Karen Salazar-Valdes, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Hospital of Miami.

However, the doctor says there are some medications patients should adjust during pregnancy such as medication for …

Can I overdose on OTC medicine?Ask Hanna

The availability of over-the-counter (OTC) medications, that at one time could only be obtained by prescription, has allowed thousands of people to treat minor illnesses on their own. This benefits consumers by avoiding unnecessary doctor visits and offering a less …

Can dietary supplements be dangerous?Ask Hanna

In 2003, the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases established the Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network to document cases of drug-induced liver injuries. Between 2004 and 2013, the Network identified 839 patients with liver damage due to prescription …

How safe is Tylenol?Ask Hanna

A patient recently told me that he had heard that Tylenol (acetaminophen) can damage the liver. He wondered if it was safe to use it, and how much was appropriate to take. Interestingly, acetaminophen is the most popular drug in …