Prescription Medicines

Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne. It is usually used for cystic acne that did not…

Antibiotics are medicines prescribed by your doctor to treat infections. Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance.

Antihistamines are medicines used to help stop allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, and hives.

Some medicines might make your asthma symptoms worse. Learn what medicines might cause problems before you take them.

Beta-blockers are medicine used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure. Learn the benefits and side effects of taking…

Chickenpox is highly contagious and can be very serious. Beginning at 12 months old, almost everyone should have the chickenpox…

Several types of medicine are used to treat high cholesterol levels. Your doctor will decide which type of medicine is…

Chronic pain medicines help treat lasting pain. Learn about common types of medicine, including side effects and how to take…

Diethylstilbestrol is a man-made form of estrogen given to pregnant women from 1938 to 1971. It was found to increase…

Digoxin is a medicine used to treat heart problems, including heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

Learn why you need to know about your medicines in order to help prevent adverse drug reactions.

A drug-food interaction occurs when your food and medicine interfere with one another.

If you’ve had a heart attack, your doctor has probably prescribed medicines you’ll need to take for a long time…

It is important to treat high blood pressure. Medicines are one of the most common methods of treatment.

Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice affects how your body metabolizes certain medicines. Learn what you need to know about…

Medicines can help you feel better, but only if taken correctly. Follow these guidelines to get the most out of…

Learn what parents should know in order to safely give prescription and nonprescription medicine to children.

There are many types of antidepressants. It is important to work with your doctor to find the one that is…

Steroids have strong anti-inflammatory effects, but come with side effects. Learn how to stop taking these medicines safely.

ighly active antiretroviral therapy helps you feel better by keeping your viral load low. The lower your viral load is,…