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Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a strong medicine used to treat several conditions. It slows the production of cells. It also suppresses the…
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Drug-Food Interactions
A drug-food interaction occurs when your food and medicine interfere with one another.
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Chickenpox Vaccine
Chickenpox is highly contagious and can be very serious. Beginning at 12 months old, almost everyone should have the chickenpox…
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Naltrexone for Alcoholism
Naltrexone is a medicine prescribed to treat alcoholism that reduces your desire for alcohol.
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Heart Attack | Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
If you’ve had a heart attack, your doctor has probably prescribed medicines you’ll need to take for a long time…
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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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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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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
Opioid pain relievers (opioids) are used to manage acute and chronic pain. These medicines are powerful pain relievers, but they…
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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 Give Your Child Medicine
Learn what parents should know in order to safely give prescription and nonprescription medicine to children.
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