Health Tip: Packing Your Prescriptions
If you're planning to hit the road this summer and you need to take your medications along, here are suggestions from AARP:
* In case of an emergency, pack a complete list of all medications you take, including those sold over-the-counter.
* If you're flying, pack medications in their original packages in a carry-on bag, instead of checking them.
* Take more medication than you expect to need, in case travel plans change or you run into problems getting home.
* Pack any medications that need to be refrigerated in insulated, cooled packaging.
* If you're going to another country, make sure you comply with that nation's laws on bringing in medications.
Health Tip: Causes of Fainting
Fainting occurs due to a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain, resulting in brief loss of consciousness. Fainting can be accompanied by dizziness or nausea.
Here are some common triggers, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
* Straining during urination or a bowel movement.
* Excessive coughing.
* Standing for too long in the same position, or quickly standing up from a lying position.
* Severe pain, stress, fear or emotional distress.
* Excessive bleeding or dehydration.
* Medications used to treat conditions like high blood pressure, anxiety, allergies and nasal congestion.
* Use of drugs or alcohol.
* Low blood sugar.
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