Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other...
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Full Question: My name is Linda and I am 53 years old. I have had migraines for the past 18 years. I take Amerge 2.5mg to... Read more »
Question: Ledouix wrote... I have a few questions about the drug prozac. I would like to know long term side affects to a person who has... Read more »
Data from 2007 shows that 51% of insured American children and adults are taking a least one prescription drug for a chronic... Read more »
When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
A recent study has found that Enbrel (etanercept) is safe for use by patients for up to 2.5 years. Patients in the study who had psoriasis were able... Read more »
Dr. Ronen Arai responds to an iVillage reader's question about the long-term use acid-reflux medicines. The reader has been taking a proton-pump... Read more »
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Every year over 200 million prescriptions are written for opioids in the United States. An opioid is a chemical substance that acts like morphine in... Read more »