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Medications and Pharmacology: Is Kava Safer Than Kratom?

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According to reports, poison control center calls related to kratom exposure increased tenfold between 2010 and 2015, highlighting a pressing public health concern and prompting the critical question: is kava safer than kratom?. Both plant-based substances, often used for their psychoactive effects, carry distinct and significant safety profiles that consumers need to understand before use.

Which is safer, Flecainide or sotalol?: A detailed medical comparison

4 min read
The safety of antiarrhythmic drugs like flecainide and sotalol is highly dependent on a patient's underlying cardiac health, not a universal standard. A history of structural heart disease, in particular, significantly impacts which medication is the safer choice for managing arrhythmia. This critical distinction is a cornerstone of cardiology, guiding physicians in deciding which is safer, flecainide or sotalol, on a case-by-case basis.