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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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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a cancer-causing, synthetic female hormone given to pregnant women between 1938 and 1971.
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Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are stronger than over-the-counter medicines and can be used to treat a number of conditions.
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Taking Medicines Safely after Alcohol or Drug Abuse Recovery
Taking medicines after recovering from alcohol or drug addiction can have many pitfalls. There is advice you should follow to…
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How to Safely Take Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines prescribed to treat depression. You should work with your doctor to find the right one for…
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Drug-Food Interactions
Certain foods can interfere with the medicines you take.
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Chickenpox Vaccine
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that is easily preventable with the use of a vaccine.
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Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a strong medicine that is used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and several other…
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Prescription Weight-loss Medicines
Prescription weight loss medicines are given to you by your doctor to help you lose weight when diet and exercise…
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Asthma | Medicines That Can Make It Worse
Certain medicines might make your asthma worse. It’s important to know about medicines that might cause problems before you take…
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Types of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are a group of prescription medicines that treat depression and sometimes other health conditions.
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Acne | Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne and it has certain side effects to consider.
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Antihistamines
Antihistamines help stop allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and sneezing. They are available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms.
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High Blood Pressure Medicines
There are many medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to help figure out which one…
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Naltrexone for Alcoholism
Naltrexone is a medicine used to treat alcoholism that reduces your desire for alcohol.
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Heart Attack | Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
Patients who have had heart attacks benefit from medicine but know the risks and side effects.
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Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems
Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy.
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How Grapefruit Interacts with Certain Drugs: Drug-Food Interactions
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can cause negative side effects with certain medications.
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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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Ways to Control Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you…