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This case series highlights the risk of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency among immigrant patients using over-the-counter medications from other countries, which often contain hidden glucocorticoids marketed as vitamins, prompting clinicians to perform thorough medication histories for accurate diagnosis and management.

This study found that patients with chronic migraine who excessively use symptomatic medications had a higher prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders, suggesting these psychiatric diagnoses may influence medication overuse.

This case study describes a severe instance of iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome induced by gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, exacerbated by combined use of betamethasone and anabolic steroids, in an HIV-positive patient on cobicistat-containing therapy.

This article highlights the importance of recognizing, preventing, and reporting adverse drug reactions to the FDA's MedWatch program, but does not present new research findings.

Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.

This study found that chronic high dosages of 2-(difluoromethyl)-dl-ornithine caused various toxicities in rats and dogs, with some effects potentially minimized at lower dosages.

This case report details a 43-year-old woman who survived severe multiorgan injury from accidental Colchicum autumnale poisoning, resulting in ongoing muscle weakness and intermittent hair loss three years after the incident.

This case report highlights the rare overlap of DRESS and Stevens-Johnson syndrome following antituberculosis treatment, emphasizing the critical importance of timely diagnosis and intervention to manage severe symptoms and prevent organ damage.

This report describes a case of refractory shock and pulmonary edema resulting from the accidental ingestion of topical minoxidil, highlighting a rare instance of poisoning.

Phenobarbitone can cause severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions.

This article discusses the importance of raising awareness about specific adverse drug reactions, methods of prevention, and the significance of reporting them to the FDA's MedWatch program, but reports no new clinical results.

This study found that introducing warning symbols and educational programs significantly reduced the erroneous crushing of medications in nursing homes.

In this case study, a 69-year-old woman with severe hypercortisolism developed acute adrenal insufficiency after starting ketoconazole treatment, highlighting the need for cautious dosing and close monitoring of adrenal function, particularly in patients with prior glucocorticoid exposure.

This case report uncovered that hidden dexamethasone in a dietary supplement caused misleading Cushingoid symptoms and lab results, underscoring the risk of undisclosed ingredients in supplements.

A document listed serious side effects from various drugs, including deaths and diseases, emphasizing the importance of being aware of drug side effects.

This abstract compiles a comprehensive list of drug reactions and interactions across various pharmaceuticals but reports no specific research findings.

This case report describes an 80-year-old man who developed valproate toxicity and functional decline after starting isoniazid, highlighting a potential drug interaction in elderly patients.

Lithium poisoning can cause severe health complications and requires careful monitoring.

In this case report, the authors documented a fatal instance of Stevens-Johnson syndrome in an elderly woman potentially triggered by doxycycline and flucloxacillin, emphasizing the importance of recognizing such rare but severe drug reactions in older patients.

In this case study, divisional thallium intoxication in an adolescent led to progressive optic and peripheral neuropathy, with neurological deterioration occurring more rapidly after a second ingestion.

Pramipexole can cause side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, hallucinations, and low blood pressure, and it's important to educate patients and keep doses low.

This study found that excessive consumption of cloves in mice caused toxic changes in the liver, including structural damage and cell death, but concluded these effects are not considered dangerous.

This case study documents a potential relationship between venlafaxine use and the onset of paranoia, which resolved upon discontinuation and recurred when reintroduced.

This case report describes a 78-year-old patient whose orlistat treatment for obesity likely led to hepatotoxicity, which improved after the medication was discontinued.

This study observed that in children who unintentionally consumed high-dose oral minoxidil, 65% developed hypertrichosis, predominantly on the face, and 15% experienced mild systemic side effects.

The researchers reported a case of a 51-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism who developed anaphylaxis to intravenous levothyroxine after being unresponsive to oral formulations, highlighting potential allergic reactions to IV treatments in such patients.

In this case report, acute liver failure was attributed to a 34-year-old woman's high-dose zinc supplementation taken for three weeks, illustrating that even commonly used supplements can lead to serious conditions like liver failure.

This review summarizes existing studies on toxic agents that can cause alopecia, with thallium and colchicine having the most established links, while others like botulinum toxin A need further investigation.

This study suggests that a mild intramuscular dose of botulinum toxin improved spermatogenesis and sperm parameters in ageing mice.