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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nephrotic syndrome

(4 days ago) WebNephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine. Nephrotic syndrome is usually caused by damage to the clusters of small blood vessels in your kidneys …

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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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Glomerulonephritis

(4 days ago) WebGlomerulonephritis signs and symptoms may include: Pink or cola-colored urine from red blood cells in your urine (hematuria) Foamy or bubbly urine due to …

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Clear liquid diet

(3 days ago) WebA clear liquid diet helps give you enough fluids to stay hydrated. It also provides electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. This diet gives your body some …

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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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Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis

(5 days ago) WebSome signs and symptoms of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis may include: Swelling and tightening of the skin. Reddened or darkened patches on the skin. …

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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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Hidradenitis suppurativa

(Just Now) WebHidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh), also known as acne inversa, is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. …

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