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Drug addiction (substance use disorder)

(4 days ago) WebWithdrawal from different categories of drugs — such as depressants, stimulants or opioids — produces different side effects and requires different …

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Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs

(4 days ago) WebKeep track of prescription drugs. Take an inventory of all prescription and over-the-counter medications in your home. Provide support. Offer praise and …

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Choosing blood pressure medications

(9 days ago) WebThese drugs work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. They cause the heart to beat slower and with less force. Renin …

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Prescription weight-loss drugs: Can they help you

(6 days ago) WebPhentermine by itself (Adipex-P, Lomaira) also is used for weight loss. It's one of four similar weight-loss drugs approved for use for less than 12 weeks, called …

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Prescription drug abuse

(9 days ago) WebLack of knowledge about prescription drugs and their potential harm; Older adults and prescription drug abuse. Prescription drug abuse in older adults is a growing …

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Cholesterol medications: Consider the options

(5 days ago) WebDecrease LDL; usually reserved for people who have a genetic condition that causes very high LDL levels or people with heart disease who cannot tolerate statins or …

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COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work

(4 days ago) WebThe FDA has also approved the rheumatoid arthritis drugs baricitinib (Olumiant) and tocilizumab (Actemra) to treat COVID-19 in some cases. Baricitinib is a …

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Asthma medications: Know your options

(4 days ago) WebThese anti-inflammatory drugs are the most effective and commonly used long-term control medications for asthma. They reduce swelling and tightening in your …

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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks

(1 days ago) WebSometimes, taking a combination of cholesterol drugs can provide the same result with lower doses of statins. Try coenzyme Q10 supplements. Coenzyme Q10 …

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

(5 days ago) WebSSRIs treat depression by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that carry signals between brain nerve cells …

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Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks

(2 days ago) WebDiuretics can cause side effects when you take them at any dose — even at doses that health care providers suggest. These drugs make athletes more likely to …

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Diabetes treatment: Medications for type 2 diabetes

(3 days ago) WebSodium-glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Medications. Canagliflozin (Invokana) Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) Empagliflozin (Jardiance) Ertugliflozin (Steglatro) …

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Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help

(4 days ago) WebThese types of drugs are typically reserved for people who have very low bone density, who have had fractures or whose osteoporosis is caused by steroid …

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What are opioids and why are they dangerous

(5 days ago) WebOpioids are a broad group of pain-relieving drugs that work by interacting with opioid receptors in your cells. Opioids can be made from the poppy plant — for …

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Bladder control: Medications for urinary problems

(4 days ago) WebInclude nonprescription drugs and any herbal remedies. Some medications make bladder control problems worse. Others can interact with bladder control drugs in …

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Lewy body dementia

(4 days ago) WebLewy body dementia can affect how well the autonomic nervous system controls blood pressure, heart rate, sweating and digestion. This can result in sudden …

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Prescription sleeping pills: What's right for you

(2 days ago) WebOpioids are a wide class of pain-relieving drugs. They include prescription medicines, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, methadone and the synthetic opioid fentanyl. …

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Allergy medications: Know your options

(8 days ago) WebSome low-potency corticosteroid creams are available without a prescription, but talk to your doctor before using these drugs for more than a few weeks. Side effects …

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Patient seeks to give back by participating in clinical trials to

(9 days ago) WebAnd we're on immunosuppressant drugs to see how that vaccine helped them and protected them from COVID. I think it's always good to be part of something bigger …

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