Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsSigns of AddictionTreatmentEffectsCauses and RisksLiving With Drug Addiction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Signs of Addiction Treatment Effects Causes and Risks Living With Drug Addiction Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, is a mental health condition that can have lifelong impacts. Though it’s a treatable illness, substance use disorder recovery often involves a lifelong cycle of relapse (recurrence of use), withdrawal, and abstinence....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSevere Methotrexate InteractionsModerate Methotrexate InteractionsMinor Drug InteractionsFood Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Severe Methotrexate Interactions Moderate Methotrexate Interactions Minor Drug Interactions Food Interactions Methotrexate is the first-line treatment for most people with moderate to severerheumatoid arthritis(RA).Some medications, however, can interact with methotrexate and cause adverse effects. This article explains drug and food interactions with methotrexate, from mild symptoms to more severe, long-term conditions like liver damage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesPurposeATC ClassificationUSP Classification Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Purpose ATC Classification USP Classification A drug class is a group of medications with similar properties. The three main methodologies used to classify drugs according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include: This article explains how medication classifications work, why they are necessary, and how one drug can be classified in several different ways....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview and DefinitionPossible BenefitsPossible RisksQuestions to Ask Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview and Definition Possible Benefits Possible Risks Questions to Ask A drug holiday is defined as the conscious decision to stop using a regularly prescribed medication for some time. Also known as a “medication vacation,” drug holidays have been prescribed for a wide variety of medications and medical conditions. They may be considered to decrease side effects, to reduce tolerance, for special holidays and events, and more....

Statins like Lipitor (atorvastatin) can interact with many different medications such as Paxlovid (which includes the antivirals nirmatrelvir and ritonavir).These drug interactions can change the medication’s effectiveness or makeside effectsmore likely. For these reasons, it’s important that you discuss your medical history and everything you are taking with your healthcare provider before you start taking a statin. This article discusses what medications may interact with statins like Lipitor (atorvastatin). It also covers medical conditions to report to your doctor before taking a statin....

Key TakeawaysDrugs called statins have been the go-to for helping people lower their cholesterol and reduce their risk of heart disease.Statins alone or with lifestyle changes are not always enough to help people get their cholesterol numbers down. Even when they work, the side effects of statins—particularly muscle pain—can be enough to make people stop taking the drugs.A new study has shown that another drug called Nexletol (bempedoic acid) can help people lower their cholesterol and prevent heart disease without causing the muscle pain that can come with taking statins....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Aspirin?DangersList of Medications With ASAWhen to Contact a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Aspirin? Dangers List of Medications With ASA When to Contact a Provider Which drug products containacetylsalicylicacid, otherwise known as aspirin or ASA? If you areexperiencing low platelet countsas a result of leukemia or lymphoma, or due to certain medical treatments, your healthcare provider will likely recommend that you avoid acetylsalicylic acid to prevent complications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSide EffectAppearanceTimingAt-Home TreatmentSeeing a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effect Appearance Timing At-Home Treatment Seeing a Provider Drug rash refers to skin reactions as a side effect of certain medications. These rashes can vary from mild to severe and may appear as red spots, hives, or peeling skin. Common drugs that cause such reactions include antibiotics like penicillin, anticonvulsants such as phenytoin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen....

Key TakeawaysAmericans pay more than two and a half times the prices for medications overall compared to other countries.For brand-name drugs, Americans pay almost three and a half times what the same drugs sell for elsewhere.Generic drugs in the United States are priced lower than those in other countries. Healthpolicies aimed at increasing the competition among generic drugs and increasing their use are behind the lower prices. Key Takeaways Americans pay more than two and a half times the prices for medications overall compared to other countries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Happens Before Surgery?Pre-Operative MedicationsMedications Given During SurgeryPost-Operative MedicationsWhat Happens After Surgery? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Happens Before Surgery? Pre-Operative Medications Medications Given During Surgery Post-Operative Medications What Happens After Surgery? The drugs commonly used before, during, and aftersurgical proceduresvary widely from patient to patient. This is because the specific drugs you receive are based on the type of surgery you are having, the type ofanesthesia, or pain control given....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescription DrugsOTC DrugsRecreational DrugsOther DrugsED ManagementOther CausesFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescription Drugs OTC Drugs Recreational Drugs Other Drugs ED Management Other Causes FAQ Erectile dysfunction (ED)is often related to underlying health issues, but there are also prescription and non-prescription drugs that affect your ability to achieve and sustain anerection. ED, previously known as impotence, affects 52% of males between the ages of 40 and 70....

If you have high blood pressure (hypertension), you need to be aware of how popular over-the-counter (OTC) medications can affect it. For instance, Advil and Aleve may raise blood pressure along with some antacids and other commonly used drugs.While you may be successfully controlling your blood pressure with diet oranti-hypertension medication, certain drugs can throw off your blood pressure reading. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking any over-the-counter medication or supplements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedications to Avoid if You Have Atrial FibrillationSupplements to AvoidOther Triggers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medications to Avoid if You Have Atrial Fibrillation Supplements to Avoid Other Triggers This article will cover which medications to avoid if you’ve been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and other potential triggers. Getty Images /PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou Some drugs may worsen rapid heart rate, making them unsuitable for managing AF....