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Diarrhea and Constipation

The following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:

Mild to moderate diarrhea may be reduced by taking one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic colloid (Metamucil) twice a day in a glass of water.
Antidiarrheal drugs include loperamide (Imodium) and a combination of atropine and diphenoxylate (Lomotil). In very ill patients, large doses of some antidiarrheal drugs, such as Lomotil, can trigger the onset of toxic megacolon. Toxic megacolon...

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4 Myths About Anti-Inflammatory Medications (NSAIDs) Busted!

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...Others: All anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen/Advil, naproxen sodium/Aleve, Celebrex,... Read more »

Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered - Part II

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...acting up lately. A rheumatologist recommended I take Advil, but I am afraid it will aggravate... Read more »

Brand Name Vs. Generic Arthritis Pain Relievers

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil and Motrin. The active ingredient in... Read more »

Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) vs. Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel

By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

There is exciting news in the field of osteoporosis. A new medication was FDA approved last month.... Read more »

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Migraine Medication, Medicine

...Studies have reported significant relief in nearly 70% of patients. It may also help menstrual migraines. Advil Migraine and Motrin Migraine Pain, both containing ibuprofen, are also approved to... Read more »

Menstrual Disorders: Medications

...the counter or by prescription.Among the most effective NSAIDs for menstrual disorders are ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol PMS), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox), and mefenamic acid... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Lifestyle Changes

...often sufficient. Aspirin is the most common NSAID, but there are many others, including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve). Aspirin is not usually recommended for children... Read more »

Endometriosis: Medications

...counter or by prescription. Among the most effective NSAIDs for menstrual disorders are ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol PMS), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox), and mefenamic acid... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment for Cutaneous and Mild SLE

...and pain. There are dozens of NSAIDs.Over-the-counter NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil, Nuprin, Rufen), naproxen (Aleve), ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis KT).Prescription NSAIDs... Read more »

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