Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block prostaglandins, substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation. NSAIDs are usually among the first drugs recommended for almost any kind of minor pain. The most common ones used for PMS are nonprescription ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol, generic) and naproxen (Aleve, generic) or prescription mefenamic acid (Postel, generic). Studies indicate that NSAIDs are...
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Full Question: I am a 48-year-old female and have had migraines for many years, which would respond to Amerge and/or Fiorinal C1/2. A... Read more »
A fairly common scenario is that you're on a medication that works well initially, but after a while, it works less, and ultimately stops... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory (July, 2006) about potential risks of taking triptans together with... Read more »
Among the many questions we receive about Migraines are many questions about medications. There have been several questions about changing... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin, a chemical produced by nerve... Read more »
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Post-Polio Syndrome or Sequelae (PPS) is a condition that can strike polio survivors anywhere from 10 to 40 years after recovery from an initial... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Goals of Treatment of Chronic Fatigue SyndromeBecause the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, currently there is no know cure for this... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms of Restless Legs SyndromeRestless legs syndrome is characterized by a build up of abnormal feelings (paresthesia) in the legs at... Read more »