Medications to have at home
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Read moreThe treatment of acid reflux can be complicated and frustrating for many patients. When treatments based on lifestyle and dietary changes... Read more »
Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick-relief (‘rescue') medications -- both OTC and... Read more »
I received an email last week from a woman who was worried that her mother was being over-medicated. She had a point. We discussed the... Read more »
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Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat the pain and swelling of arthritis and other musculoskeletal... Read more »
are great tools to help us fight our Migraines and headaches and work toward health, wellness, and a better quality of life. It's important to... Read more »
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Headache - migraine Treatment There is no specific cure for migraine headaches. The goal is to prevent symptoms by avoiding or changing... Read more »
Side effects are any undesired actions or effects of a drug or treatment. Negative or adverse effects may include headache, nausea, hair loss, skin... Read more »
Millions of Americans in pursuit of a remedy for stuffy nose and sinus pressure turn to over the counter (OTC) nasal sprays because of their quick... Read more »