According to the Mayo Clinic, anxiety is a mental condition in which you experience constant worry, restlessness, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. In some instances, you may have trouble sleeping and a fast heartbeat (tachycardia). The exact...
The prostate gland functions within the male reproductive system and because it surrounds the urethra it also affects urinary function. An enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, affects approximately half of men in...
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), now called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is the term used to describe a group of behaviors found in many adults and children. ADHD is the most common neurological disorder affecting 3 to 9...
Most medications designed to be marketed--whether as prescriptions medicines or over-the-counter drugs--have two names. They start with the generic names, which often include a variation on the type of medicine along with its usage. Once the drug...
Medication helps relieve acid reflux by neutralizing stomach acid that backs up, reducing the amount of stomach acid produced or protecting muscle tissue in the esophagus. The generic medication that works for people with acid reflux depends on...
Insomnia is a medical problem in which people have a difficult time falling asleep or staying asleep. MedlinePlus says that difficulty with sleep must occur for at least one month before the condition is considered insomnia. Signs of insomnia...
Although a certain amount of anxiety is normal at times, for some people it can be debilitating and constant. Generalized anxiety disorder is a psychiatric condition in which patients have constant worry or anxiety over a variety of different...
Although there is no medication that is prescribed to treat both generalized anxiety and alcohol abuse, there are many medication options for each condition. Those struggling with generalized anxiety and alcohol abuse should not only learn about...
According to the American Psychiatric Association, about 5 percent of the population will develop Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, at some point during their lifespan. There are many effective pharmaceutical treatments for GAD. Most...
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects about 6.8 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). A patient with GAD cannot control her level of anxiety, has problems relaxing and concentrating...
According to the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, generic medications account for 69 percent of all prescription medications dispensed in the United States, but only 16 percent of all the money spent on medications. Generic medications---the...
Generic drugs are a controversial issue. Once the patent on a "name brand" medication expires, it allows other companies to make the same medication in "generic" form. These medications are commonly much cheaper, but the price difference as well...
Ringworm is a fungal infection also called tinea. It can affect different parts of the body. When tinea affects the feet, it is called tinea pedis, which is also referred to as athlete's foot. Jock itch is another form of tinea called tinea...
There are several medications available for treating depression. Medications serve to improve symptoms and in many cases attempt to replace chemicals in the brain that are not balanced, thus causing the symptoms. Antidepressants are the general...
Many of my patients express concern over the cost of their prescription medications. After I get through with many heart attack patients they are discharged on 5 or 6 new medications, that are all very expensive. In many cases generic...
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications used primarily to decrease the amount of stomach acid secreted. Commonly used PPIs include Prilosec (omeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Protonix (pantoprazole) and...
Prescribed nebulizer medications come in unit dose vials and multidose bottles. Unit dose vials come in sealed foil pouches and are easy to use; simply break off the top of the plastic vial and pour the premeasured and mixed medication into the...
Restless leg syndrome is a condition characterized by the irresistible need to move the legs continually. The feeling, often described as a creeping, tugging or burning sensation, usually occurs at night when the body is at rest. The National...
Many patients express concern over the cost of prescription medications. Many heart attack patients, for example, are discharged on 5 or 6 new medications, which are all very expensive. In many cases, generic alternatives are available. There...
Generic medications have the same chemical ingredients as those of the brand name drugs. They are typically manufactured by companies other than those that developed the original medicine, and they generally sell at a lower price than the brand...
Calcium channel blocker describes a classification of medications doctors prescribe to treat several different cardiovascular conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Although generic medications often provide the advantage of cost...
Cipro is fluoroquinolones, which is a family of broad spectrum antibiotics. Other names for Cipro are Ciproxin and Ciprobay. Bayer Pharmaceuticals manufactures Cipro, which healthcare providers prescribe to treat urinary tract infections or...
Levaquin, which Ortho-McNeil manufacturers, is a quinolone antibiotic, which is a group of broad spectrum antibiotics also known as fluoroquinolones. Healthcare providers do not prescribe this medication to people under 18. Patients take these...
Norco is a brand-name of a narcotic analgesic that combines the generic medications hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain of all types. Norco comes in three strengths, all containing 325 milligrams...
Allegra D and Claritin D are both used to treat allergic rhinitis, or hay fever symptoms with sinus congestion, according to Drugs.com. Both drugs use the combination of an antihistamine and decongestant to address the symptoms of sneezing, a...
Combivent is a prescription medication delivered via an inhaler. It contains the generic medications albuterol sulfate and ipratropium bromide. According to the drug manufacturer, Combivent is indicated for the treatment of patients with chronic...
Often referred to as a "wonder drug," aspirin is one of the oldest known medicines. An inexpensive and often well-tolerated drug, it lowers pain and eases inflammation. A trade name for acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin interferes with platelets in...
A major concern for many Americans is making sure they have access to affordable health care. In 2008, the number without health insurance was 46.3 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And in 2009, according to the Robert Wood Johnson...
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