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Acne | Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne. It is usually used for cystic acne that did not…
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Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help
Antibiotics are medicines prescribed by your doctor to treat infections. Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance.
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Antihistamines
Antihistamines are medicines used to help stop allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, and hives.
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Asthma | Medicines That Can Make It Worse
Some medicines might make your asthma symptoms worse. Learn what medicines might cause problems before you take them.
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Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems
Beta-blockers are medicine used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure. Learn the benefits and side effects of taking…
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Chickenpox Vaccine
The chickenpox vaccine is given to young children to prevent chickenpox, a highly contagious disease caused by a virus.
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Cholesterol-lowering Medicines
Several types of medicine are used to treat high cholesterol levels. Your doctor will decide which type of medicine is…
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Chronic Pain Medicines
Chronic pain medicines help treat lasting pain. Learn about common types of medicine, including side effects and how to take…
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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol is a man-made form of estrogen given to pregnant women from 1938 to 1971. It was found to increase…
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Digoxin: A Medicine for Heart Problems
Digoxin is a medicine used to treat heart problems, including heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
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Drug Reactions
Learn why you need to know about your medicines in order to help prevent adverse drug reactions.
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Drug-Food Interactions
Many medicines can be affected by what you eat and when you eat it. Learn what you need to know…
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Heart Attack | Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
After you have a heart attack, there are many medicines that can help you recover and prevent you from having…
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High Blood Pressure Medicines
It is important to treat high blood pressure. Medicines are one of the most common methods of treatment.
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How Grapefruit Interacts with Certain Drugs: Drug-Food Interactions
Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice affects how your body metabolizes certain medicines. Learn what you need to know about…
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How to Get the Most From Your Medicine
Medicines can help you feel better, but only if taken correctly. Follow these guidelines to get the most out of…
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How to Give Your Child Medicine
Learn what parents should know in order to safely give prescription and nonprescription medicine to children.
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How to keep your children safe from prescription drugs
Practice safe behaviors to prevent children from accidental or uninformed use of over-the-counter medicine or prescription drugs.
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How to Safely Take Antidepressants
There are many types of antidepressants. It is important to work with your doctor to find the one that is…
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How to Stop Steroid Medicines Safely
Steroids have strong anti-inflammatory effects, but come with side effects. Learn how to stop taking these medicines safely.
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