Designer drugs are chemically modified versions of therapeutic medications, which users take to alter their mental state. The physical and mental effects of designer drugs often prove unpredictable because the illegal manufacture of these...
Well-tolerated when compared to other serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors used to treat depression and anxiety, Cymbalta also does not pose the risk of cardiovascular side effects as others may, according to Dr. Stephen M. Stahl and...
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients for growth and development, maintenance of health and prevention of disease. Taking high-potency vitamins and minerals can be beneficial when you have a severe dietary deficiency or are being treated...
If you suffer chronic chest congestion, it’s possible that a food allergy such as to gluten is to blame. However, many other issues can lead to congestion, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, so visit your doctor for...
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils have been attributed with a variety of health benefits, including protection from heart disease, cancer and other chronic diseases. The usefulness of fish oil for other conditions is a matter of intense...
A peptide is defined as two or more bonded amino acids. Peptides are precursors to proteins, which require at least 50 bonded amino acids, according to PeptideGuide.com. In addition to performing a host of essential functions in the body, peptides...
Many kidney patients are surprised when doctors prescribe lisinopril or some other ACE inhibitor for the treatment of kidney disease. This is particularly surprising for patients who do not have hypertension, because lisinopril is usually...
Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility in women. According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause is a natural body process that can sap your energy, disrupt your sleep and make you feel depressed. Premarin is a hormone therapy drug...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive condition in which stomach acid travels back up the esophagus causing irritation and the symptoms associated with GERD. The most common symptoms of GERD include acid reflux and...
Areas prone to congestion start in the nasal passages of the nose and extend all the way down into the lungs. How you manage your child's congestion is going to depend somewhat on the area affected and your child's age. Although it is scary to...
Leptopril is a weight-loss drug designed to help those who are significantly overweight. If you need to lose 20 lbs. or more, Leptopril may be an option for you. Leptopril contains a combination of powerful stimulants and weight-control agents to...
Adderall XR and caffeine are drugs that accomplish roughly the same goal, to keep you awake and focused. Caffeine is a nonprescription drug and a common part of everyday life. Many people consume caffeine in their morning cup of coffee or tea....
According to Medline Plus, mesothelioma is the cancer that affects the tissue that lines the internal organs, such as the lungs, heart and stomach. The main treatments for mesothelioma cancer are surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination...
Wide spread pain in muscles, ligaments and joints, accompanied by a variety of other symptoms, such as multiple tender spots, sleep disturbance, mood swings and fatigue, characterize Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition. A syndrome rather than a...
Metaplastic squamous cell breast cancer is an exceedingly rare form of the disease, accounting for less than 0.1 percent of breast cancer cases, according to a study published in the journal Onkologie in 2007. Cells in a metaplastic squamous cell...
Red yeast rice is sold as an herbal supplement in the United States. It has been known in China since the Tang Dynasty in 800 A.D. and is a dietary staple in many Asian countries. Red yeast rice contains the same chemicals, monacolins, as some...
Gliomas arise from glial cells which make up the supporting tissues of the brain. According to the American Cancer Society, high grade malignant gliomas are the most common types of brain and spinal cord malignant tumors. Treatment options for...
True drug allergies, which involve the body's immune system and histamine release, account for 6 to 10 percent of all adverse drug reactions, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, AAAAI. In contrast to local skin and...
Abdominal migraines affect children and rarely adults. Children experiencing abdominal migraines may experience severe vomiting and nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, lethargy, sensitivity to light, headache and dizziness as well as pale skin and...
Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, results in a life-threatening condition that compromises the body's immune system. The Mayo Clinic states that more than 39.5 million people have contracted HIV. Without treatment, HIV can...
Migraines affect close to 30 million people in the United States. Triptans and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the most commonly used medications to treat migraines. Other options such as migranol, lydocaine and fioricet can be tried if...
Senokot-S is a combination of the stimulant laxative senna and the stool softener docusate. Senokot-S is an over-the-counter drug designed to treat occasional constipation. It works by bringing more water to the stool to allow it to become soft...
Glipizide is a diabetes drug designed to help your body process sugar. In a normal person, the pancreas helps the body store excess sugar by releasing insulin in the proper amounts to give you energy. Diabetics do not store sugar properly,...
Iron, a mineral commonly found in foods like whole grains, eggs and lean red meat, helps your blood cells carry oxygen, reports the MedlinePlus encyclopedia published by the National Institutes of Health. The University of Maryland Medical Center...
Chemotherapy is a course of drugs designed to stop the growth of cancer cells and shrink tumors. It can be used following other treatments, such as surgery to remove a tumor, to prevent recurrence of the cancer. A number of chemotherapy drugs have...
Mood stabilizers are the most popular treatment for sufferers of bipolar disorder. These medications help stabilize the patient's mood to prevent them from "cycling," or having the shifts from manic to depression that define the disease....
Prilosec OTC is a proton pump inhibitor in a non-prescription dose. It's a 20mg pill taken by mouth each morning before breakfast. It can be taken for two weeks and repeated four months later. Prilosec OTC is indicated for frequent heartburn and...
Asthma is a bronchial disease, which means that it is a disorder of the airways. Patients with asthma have airways that become inflamed in response to certain triggers. This inflammation causes the airways to swell and become closed off, making...
The National Cancer Institute reports that cancer that has spread in the body or has returned after previous treatment often responds well to chemotherapy treatment. Disease that has spread, is inoperable or has recurred may be considered...