Antipsychotic medications explained
Antipsychotic medications may reduce or eliminate symptoms of psychosis. They are not a cure for mental illnesses. The new generation of antipsychotic medications causes fewer side effects (for example, muscle spasms) than older antipsychotic ... [... more]
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Antidepressant medications
The best treatment for depression usually includes a combination of medication, psychological treatment and support in the community. While some people may only need psychological, 'talking' treatment, this pamphlet answers commonly asked ... [... more]
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Lupus and medications
Steroids (or corticosteroids) are synthetic hormones that mimic the action of cortisone, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the adrenal glands. These drugs are usually taken in tablet form but may be injected in the case of a particularly ... [... more]
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Asthma medications - Q & A
Asthma is when a person has sensitive and inflamed airways. Airways that are inflamed are more sensitive to asthma triggers, such as dust, pollens and chemicals. Preventative medicine can help to reduce the risk of an attack. People with asthma ... [... more]
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Asthma medications and other drugs
There are three main types of asthma medication: relievers, preventers and symptom controllers. You can choose from different inhaler devices depending on your doctor's advice. Some people with asthma find their symptoms increase if they take ... [... more]
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Headache and medications
Some medications, such as oral contraceptives, can cause headache as an unwanted side effect. Always tell your doctor if you experience or suspect medication induced headache. In many cases, a different medication can be prescribed. Medications ... [... more]
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Birth defects - drugs and medications
Certain drugs such as alcohol, some illegal drugs, and some prescription and over-the-counter medications are known to cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Drugs that can cause birth defects are called 'teratogens'. A teratogen is a ... [... more]
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Medications - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications are commonly used to manage the pain and inflammation associated with some types of arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. However, these medications can cause serious side ... [... more]
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Travel vaccinations and medications - Q & A
A range of questions on travel vaccinations and medications. Our experts provide the answers. Although many of your friends may have travelled to Bali and not had any problems, the statistics do not agree. Large studies have shown that illness ... [... more]
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Stephen Fried
We take our medicines on faith. We assume our doctors are well-informed, our drug companies scrupulous, our FDA diligent--and our medications safe. All too often we're wrong. Just how wrong is documented in this critically acclaimed portrait of ... [... more]
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A note about medication:
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a complex disorder which causes inflammation (pain, heat and swelling) in the joints and sometimes other organs of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is an "auto-immune" disease; this means that a person's natural defence ... [... more]
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Anti-depressant medications
When someone has been diagnosed with depression, they are likely to be prescribed antidepressant medication as part of their treatment. 60 to 70% of people with major depression respond to initial appropriate antidepressant treatment. These types ... [... more]
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