Prescription Medicines

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

Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a cancer-causing, synthetic female hormone given to pregnant women between 1938 and 1971.

Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are stronger than over-the-counter medicines and can be used to treat a number of conditions.

Taking medicines after recovering from alcohol or drug addiction can have many pitfalls. There is advice you should follow to…

Antidepressants are medicines prescribed to treat depression. You should work with your doctor to find the right one for…

Certain foods can interfere with the medicines you take.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that is easily preventable with the use of a vaccine.

Methotrexate is a strong medicine that is used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and several other…

Prescription weight loss medicines are given to you by your doctor to help you lose weight when diet and exercise…

Certain medicines might make your asthma worse. It’s important to know about medicines that might cause problems before you take…

Antidepressants are a group of prescription medicines that treat depression and sometimes other health conditions.

Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne and it has certain side effects to consider.

Antihistamines help stop allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and sneezing. They are available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms.

There are many medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to help figure out which one…

Naltrexone is a medicine used to treat alcoholism that reduces your desire for alcohol.

Patients who have had heart attacks benefit from medicine but know the risks and side effects.

Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can cause negative side effects with certain medications.

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

Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you…