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There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances, pregnant or nursing women should never take diet medications of any sort, including herbal and over-the-counter remedies.

Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Products and Herbal Remedies

A 2001 study reported that 7% of American adults use nonprescription weight-loss products. People must be cautious when usin...

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My Depression Connection Question of the Week: Medication Side Effects

By Merely Me , Health Expert

Hi everybody! Well it is Thursday so that means it is time for another question of the... Read more »

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By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...My doctor told me to only take antihistamines, no decongestants. That’s tough especially... Read more »

The Use and Misuse of Over the Counter Antihistamines and Decongestants

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...allergy medications have antihistamine combined with decongestant in order to more broadly cover... Read more »

Natural, Doctor-Approved Ways to Treat Kids’ Colds Without OTC Meds

By Allison Janse , Health Expert

...2007, the FDA found 54 reported child deaths from decongestants and 69 child deaths from... Read more »

Seasonal Allergies and ADHD

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...avoid cold/sinus/hay fever medications that contain decongestants (antihistamines without... Read more »

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Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants

DecongestantsFor mild allergic rhinitis, a nasal wash can be helpful for removing mucus from the nose. Decongestants may help dry nasal congestion. They work by shrinking vessels in the nose. By... Read more »

Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis

...enough so that the solution passes into the mouthThe process should be repeated in the other nostrilDecongestantsDecongestants are drugs that help reduce nasal congestion. They are available in a... Read more »

Sinusitis: Highlights

...not help relieve cough.Instead, adults should use the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14 years and younger... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment

...problem, the doctor should treat any underlying disorders. If rhinitis is caused by medications, such as decongestants, the patient may need to stop taking them or find alternatives.Preventing the... Read more »

Ear Infections: References

...respiratory tract infection in US children. Pediatrics. 2006;117(2):425-432.Flynn CA, Griffin GH, Schultz JK. Decongestants and antihistamines for acute otitis media in children. Cochrane Database... Read more »

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