Articles related to "Prescription Medication"



Can't Afford Your Prescriptions?
All over America, people can not afford their medications and are being forced to choose between food and prescriptions. But there is help available, with a little work.
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Common Fibromyalgia Treatments
Different treatment options work for different people who suffer with fibromyalgia. Here are the more common treatments your doctor might prescribe.
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Prescription Medications
OxyContin, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Codeine, Valium, Xanax, and common ADHD drugs like Concerta and Ritalin are being abused every day by adults and youth alike.
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Seniors, Beware the Drug Reactions
Even though seniors take huge amounts of prescription drugs, the problems with their health are often drug-induced.
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Adverse Drug Reactions
The number of adverse drug reactions reported to the Food and Drug Administration tripled between 1998 and 2005. When should you report medication side-effects and how?
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Coping with Suicide
After losing a loved one to suicide, it's imperative to find the right kind of assistance to make the grieving process less traumatic.
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Possible Side Effects of Antidepressants
The side effects of antidepressants can include blurred vision, dry mouth, and fatigue. Here's how prescribed antidepressants could affect your health and wellness.
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Benzodiazepines for Panic Disorder
Frequent panic attacks can be very frightening for patients with Panic Disorder, but can be effectively treated with anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines.
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Herbs to Increase Breastmilk Production
Fenugreek, Goat's Rue and Shatavari are three herbal galactagogues that can help increase a mother's milk supply.
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Medical Treatments for Atopic Eczema
There are many prescription medications available for treating atopic eczema. Most concerns for doctors, parents and patients are the potential side effects. Recently new medications have become available that carry less potential problems and are effective forms of treatment. Discover what the best treatment option is for you.
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Substance Abuse & Dependence?
A look at the most common assessment criteria used by professionals to determine if an individual is abusing or dependent upon substances
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An Effort to Educate Physicians About Nutrition
The recently announced Nutritional Screening Initiative is a halting first step towards what the author hopes is a trend in preventive health care.
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CFS and Sleep
One of the most common symptoms of Chronic fatigue syndrome are sleeping disorders. Persons with CFS often experience unrefreshed sleep, inability to sleep (insomnia) and or poor sleep.
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Some Alternative Treatments to ADHD
Medication is not the only way to deal with ADHD. Here are some of the alternatives for treating ADHD without medication.,Medication is not the only way to deal with ADHD. Here are some of the alternatives for treating ADHD without medication.
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The FDA and Tagamet
In 1995, the FDA approved Tagamet for Over-The-Counter sale. Is this a health issue or a financial issue?
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Heart Healthy Grapefruit
A new study suggests that eating one grapefruit – especially the red variety – can lower both your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Can a grapefruit a day keep the heart doctor away?
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Interactions Between Drugs and Herbs
A brief overview of herbs and drugs taken in conjunction with each other.
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INTERACTIONS: Essential Oil & Homeopathy Interactions (Part I)
Part I of a series of articles looking at the serious side effects that can occur when essential oils are combined with medications, other forms of natural medicine and certain medical conditions.
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Medicare
Medicare is the U.S. federally sponsored health insurance plan for citizens over age 65. Other countries, such as Canada, have similar plans.
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SPECIAL ALERT - RECALL OF ANSO COMFORT CAPSULES
There has been an emergency recall of Anso Comfort Capsules, an herbal supplement, due to to contamination by a prescription sedative medication.
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Symptoms and Treatment of Emphysema
The early signs and symptoms of emphysema are hard to diagnose, but the damage is still being done. It is important to recognize the tell-tale signs and seek adequate medical treatment to be able to control your own physical condition
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Cyber Pharmacy
What are the pro's and con's of doing your medicine shopping over the internet.
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5 Common Things To Avoid
Top 5 things to avoid if you have porphyria.
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Atlanta Youth And Drugs
While teenage drug use is common across the country, drug use among Atlanta youth does not reflect recent national statistics or trends.
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Chocolate addictions:
Dark chocolate, and in particular the cocoa in the chocolate, has exhibited significant health benefits in the last decade in numerous clinical studies.
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Family Travel Safety Tips
Family travel is a wonderful experience for both parents and children, but it also means there are certain additional or unusual safety hazards you should avoid.
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Garlic and Heart Health
Garlic has an impressive body of research to back its usefulness in the treatment of two common heart-related conditions. Find out if you might benefit.
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How Fit are You?
Staying slim does more than make you look good and sexy. Growing evidence show that staying in shape is the key to health.
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Keep Toxic Chemicals Out Of Trash
Dispose of your old medications and household chemicals carefully to prevent them from entering the environment or our own food systems.
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Medicare Changes Inevitable No Matter Who Wins
No matter who wins the battle for President, one thing is certain. Medicare recipients hopefully will end up winning the war.
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Medications and Treatments
Once diagnosed with arthritis your doctor may suggest some lifestyle changes and a daily maintenance plan. Ensuring your pain will not interfere with your routine of work
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Nature's Weeds, Native Medicine
A book review on Nature's Weeds, Native Medicine... a very unique and personal look at true native herbal healing. For Native American History Month.
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Planning Last Minute Holidays
An all inclusive vacation may be the best short-term travel plans. Here's how to plan last minute holidays, what to pack, & how to leave your house when you're on vacatio
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Treating Eczema Flair Ups
Frequent bathing is typically discouraged in infants and toddlers with eczema but it can be an effective tool against flair ups if used properly.
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Treating OCD with Antidepressants
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants for many patients.
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Acid Reflux Causes and Symptoms
Millions of people suffer from GERD, or acid reflux disease. Many dismiss chronic acid reflux as heartburn and live with GERD symptoms when treatment is readily available
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Battling Teen Pharm Parties
As the problem of prescription drug abuse among young people continues to grow, parents need to be aware of pharm parties and what they can do to fight this evil.
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Celebrity Gossip NewsFlash - February
Britney's sex-starved? Winona Ryder's busted. So is Kim Delaney. Ally McBeal gets new playmates. And Hollywood engagements galore!
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Children with Graves' Disease
This article describes the disease course in children with Graves' disease and explains how certain factors influence early remission using ATDS.
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China's Adoption Criteria
Adopting a child from China is a popular choice for many couples. Learn more about the criteria for families hoping to adopt from China, and a few tips as well.
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Controversial Cholesterol Drugs
Current cholesterol guidelines are being questioned by doctors and researchers amidst drug recalls and severe side effects of pharmaceutical treatments.
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Dealing With Depression
Depression is a treatable mood disorder. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, & herbal remedies may prevent a relapse, but dealing with depression varies from person to person
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Death Becomes Her
Wisdom from a one hundred and two year old woman.
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Drug Information Websites
Some websites that patients look to for information on medications are actually advertisements. Pharmaceutical companies pay a Spanish company to distribute information.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (Part 2)
This article, the second in a series of three, defines must-know terminology related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993.
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FDA Officially Strives to Reduce Drug Errors
A press release by the FDA on December 21, 2000, announces the agency's awareness of the problem of medication errors and has made a step to reduce the number of side effect issues and the resulting injuries and deaths. This is a good step in the right direction involving adequate patient care.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
People who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder might be described as chronic worriers. Everyone worries, but people with GAD struggle with constant, irrational fear.
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Getting Psychological Help
Psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, & counselors are the mental health professionals most likely to help us survive psychological pits of despair (disorders).
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HealthCare Reality Check
Check out those medical claims of Alternative and Complementary Medicine! Sometimes they aren't exactly how they seem!
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Herbal Relief for PMS
Guest article by Lauri Jean Crowe of LivingHerbal.com explains common pain and discomforts of PMS and which herbs to use for relief of premenstrual pain and discomfort.
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