Sarah Gupta MD

Sarah Gupta MD

@sarahgupta.bsky.social

Physician, psychiatrist, & contributing writer/editor @GoodRx

97 Followers 129 Following 82 Posts Joined Nov 2024
8 months ago

Breathing problems and a cough? It could be #COPD or #asthma — which can sometimes be hard to tell apart. But they do have some differences. Take my new quiz to find out more. #medsky

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8 months ago

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9 months ago

Does taking #probiotics after giving birth have any benefits? Here's what you need to know: www.goodrx.com/conditions/p...

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9 months ago
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12 Facts About Depression and Antidepressants - GoodRx Almost 10% of people in the U.S. will have depression at some point in their lives. Here are answers to your questions about antidepressants.

Did you know #antidepressants can actually make you feel worse when you first start taking them? More on this, plus other things that are good to know about these common medications in my latest article at GoodRx #medsky

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9 months ago

If you’ve ever felt stressed, anxious, or #depressed, you’re not alone. After all, these conditions affect millions of people in the U.S. every year. And here’s the hard truth: When you’re not feeling well mentally, it can affect your sex life too. Learn more:
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9 months ago

Lawsuits, settlements, whistleblowers, and more: Learn how gabapentin was marketed for #bipolar disorder in the past, and why experts no longer recommended it as a treatment.

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9 months ago

Did you know #bipolar disorder can look different in men and women? Learn more in our latest at GoodRx:

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10 months ago

It's never safe to misuse prescription medication. Here's what you need to know about #Adderall overdose in my latest article:

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10 months ago

Menopausal hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and more. And if you're under age 60 -- or within 10 years of starting #menopause -- hormone therapy is likely to have more benefits than risks. Read more in my latest article:

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10 months ago

Did you know that over 100 different medications can cause ED? Here's what you need to know, in my latest article from GoodRx #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/e...

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ADHD Medications: Types, Side Effects, and More - GoodRx How do you choose the best medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Here’s what you need to know about ADHD medications, from how they work to the risks.

Here's our latest article, with everything you need to know about your options for #ADHD medication #medsky

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11 months ago
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Is It Harder for Women to Lose Weight? Yes, Here’s Why - GoodRx Women have a harder time losing weight than men. Find out why women often face unique challenges in losing weight, plus how to overcome them.

Compared to men, it’s harder for many women to lose weight. This may be due to hormones, metabolism, body composition, and other factors. Life changes — like #pregnancy and #menopause — also play a role. Here's what you need to know:

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11 months ago

Vitamin E for scars: Does it really work? #medsky

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11 months ago

Our latest guide: types of #asthma inhalers, and how to choose the best one for you #medsky

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1 year ago

Everything you need to know about #HIV, AIDS, and PrEP in our latest guide at GoodRx: www.goodrx.com/conditions/hiv

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1 year ago

Asexuality isn’t something that needs to be treated. It’s totally normal, just like being gay, straight, or bisexual. On the other hand, if you have a low libido — and it’s bothering you — treatment can help. Here's how to tell the difference #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/l...

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1 year ago

CBT, DBT, ACT, and more... there are so many types of #therapy to choose from. Here's my new article discussing some of the common types of talk therapy, and how to find a therapist that's right for you. #medsky www.goodrx.com/health-topic...

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1 year ago

Could your headaches be the sign of a vitamin deficiency? Here's what you need to know #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/h...

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1 year ago

Is that nasty cough bronchitis... or could you have pneumonia? New quiz at GoodRx to help you understand which you're dealing with #medsky

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1 year ago
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Living with HIV Information about living with HIV, including treatment options.

Ugh. Looks like some #CDC pages are back, but now with a banner at the top warning any info "on this page promoting gender ideology is extremely inaccurate" and that "this page does not reflect biological reality." Pointless. Takes away from the otherwise great CDC info.
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1 year ago

Medications, hormones, #pregnancy, relationship issues... just a few of the many things that can affect a woman's sex drive. Learn common reasons for low libido in my new article (plus, I'll explain what about female sexual interest/arousal disorder is). #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/l...

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1 year ago

Most people know about therapy and 12-step groups for dealing with #addiction. But did you know that there are medications that can help, too? In fact, for some substances (opioids, nicotine), medication might actually be the best first choice #medsky www.goodrx.com/conditions/s...

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1 year ago
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We're Infectious Disease Experts. Here's How Soon Bird Flu Could Cause A Pandemic. More cases of H5N1 are being reported in United States. Does this mean a human pandemic is a possibility?

Here's what you can do right now to protect yourself from #H5N1 #birdflu: 1) keep your cats inside and 2) stay away from sick or dead birds... or use protection if you must be near them #medsky www.huffpost.com/entry/bird-f...

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1 year ago
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Avian flu ‘would dwarf the COVID pandemic in terms of impact,’ researcher says For scientist Dr. Richard Webby, the biggest ‘uh-oh’ moment was when the virus infected cows

It's possible that COVID could look like nothing compared to an #H5N1 #birdflu pandemic... for Webby the tipping point of concern was spread in cows, and we're way past that mark #medsky
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There's disruption and chaos in government agencies trying to deal with the #H5N1 #birdflu outbreaks in cows, but bird flu doesn't care.
Another new dairy herd infected in Nevada, the state's 8th and the country's 973rd. www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-po...

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1 year ago
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Demand for backyard chickens in Sacramento area rises amid spread of avian flu, rising egg prices Maurice Pitesky, an associate professor at the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, said with prices reaching almost a dollar an egg, investing in a backyard flock might actually save money in th...

Thanks to #H5N1 #birdflu it looks like baby chicks are the new toilet paper... www.kcra.com/article/cali...

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1 year ago
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Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, CDC Study Suggests (Gift Article) But the study, whose publication was delayed by a pause in public communications by the agency, leaves key questions unanswered.

Dairy workers may have passed #H5N1 #birdflu to their pet cats, who may have in turn passed it on to other people in the household. Not a lot of clarity, but here's what we know so far: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/h... #medsky

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The bird flu outlook has only gotten worse It’s clear there’s no reason for optimism that H5N1 will fade away as a minor nuisance. To the contrary, the situation has only been trending worse.

The bird flu outlook has only gotten worse

Signs are pointing to a future flu pandemic, the keys to getting in front of it; a free flow of global data that can provide early warning and boosting the resources for widely testing and analyzing H5N1’s evolution.

#MOG8
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1 year ago
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) ... This report describes highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infection among two indoor cats living in homes of dairy workers.

News: CDC's MMWR just released.

Four papers (the most we've seen since censorship in January), including the infamous feline H5N1 study that had been held back...

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