More bad news on the medication front as the FDA is investigating the link between the allergy medicine Singulair and suicidal thoughts, anxiety and other negative mood changes. The suicide of a teen that largely prompted this research is indeed tragic.

See: Singular and Suicidal Thoughts; FDA Investigates While I Take Cymbalta

If you're taking Singulair or have concerns, do discuss any problems with your physician. If you have depression or suicidal thoughts, don't delay!

Memory loss is difficult enough to cope with when it occurs during the aging process and associated illness. Yet memory loss from medication affects all age groups. Antidepressants and sleeping pills are just some of the culprits. Newer medications designed for everything from smoking cessation to migraines can also cause mild to severe problems. Check with your pharmacist or health provider.

Antibiotics are necessary at times and even life saving medications. But if you've ever had a doxycyline pill disolve in your throat, you may prefer death to gagging on your own saliva. Learn how to prevent some nasty doxyclyine side effects.

How to Avoid Doxycycline Side Effects

A variety of medical conditions can cause right side abdominal pain some which resolve on their own or can be treated with diet. Others, may require surgery or even medication.

If the cause is infection, you may require antibiotics which can cause further aggrevation to the stomach and intestines as a side effect. Discuss with you doctor about the benefits of Lactobacillus GG or Culturelle if you do indeed need antibiotics. If you requre pain medication, learn about adding more fiber to your diet to minimize constipation.

Even if Xanax helps with anxiety, and sometimes it worsens the condition, unintended addiction may occur. Some patients try to discontinue using the drug to feel more connected to life. While you should never stop a medication without medical advice, there is help for Xanax withdrawal symptoms.

How to Conquer Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

As one who suffers from Chronic Sinusitis, I can relate to the battles with sinus medication designed to relieve suffering.

Then there is the sinus infections to deal with, which often are disguised by the chronic symptoms. Oddly enough, sinus infection may not bring about much pain, but some studies show the major complaint is fatigue, seperating it from non-infectious forms.

Avelox is a newer antibiotic that may help when other antibiotics fail. But it's not an easy drug to take. Learn more about the antibiotic's side effects and benefits for sinusitis treatment.

With all the medication side effects that pose a threat, pharmacists and doctors are often unable to advise on all the threats. Though as a patient you should receive an RX insert that names the most common reactions as well as things that you should avoid. Be sure to read the Rx insert carefully, and if necessary look online at a qualified medication website for more information.

Some everyday things that can may interfere with your medication or cause a side effect or reaction include:

sunlight (UV Rays)

antacids

vitamins

diary products

alcohol and alcohol products (e.g. mouthwash, toothpaste)

caffeine

fruits (e.g. grapefruit)

Check the warnings before you take your medication to minimize side effects and get the most of costly treatments.