Mysterious meds arrive in the mail
Dear Alice,My boyfriend received a package of unknown white pills in the mail with no return address. He doesn't know who sent them or what the pills are. To my horror he took one while out drinking...
View ArticleIt's hot here — Where can I store my medication?
Dear Alice,Recently, I was reading the fine print on the box and saw that it said, "Don't store above 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit)." Here, the ambient temperature is normally 35-40...
View ArticleDoes Ritalin have sexual side effects?
Dear Alice,Can Ritalin, or similar medications, affect a male's ability to orgasm or ejaculate?
View ArticleGeneric versus brand name drugs
Dear Alice,I've been using name brand birth control pills for eight years and now my insurance company will only cover generic birth control pills. Do you know anything about the pros and cons of using...
View ArticleAdderall, alcohol, and alternative treatments for ADHD
Dear Alice,I've recently been evaluated for ADHD. The doctor kept asking about the amount of alcohol that I used and I must admit that it is a lot. I am a college fraternity boy and alcohol is...
View ArticleTripping on cough medicine
1) Dear Alice,What are the long-term and short-term effects of abusing NyQuil? I've heard it's very dangerous to use it recreationally, but I'm not sure what's dangerous about it. I've heard you can...
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