Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long Omeprazole Takes to WorkTreating GERDWhat Is Omeprazole?DosageSafetyAlternative TreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long Omeprazole Takes to Work Treating GERD What Is Omeprazole? Dosage Safety Alternative Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Omeprazole(brand name Prilosec and Prilosec OTC) is an oral medication belonging to a drug class known asproton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It’s available via prescription and over the counter (OTC)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesHow Pepto WorksSide EffectsBefore TakingDosageFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses How Pepto Works Side Effects Before Taking Dosage Frequently Asked Questions It takes 30 minutes to an hour for Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) to start working and help relieve diarrhea, upset stomach, and nausea. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Sometimes referred to as “the pink stuff,” Pepto-Bismol is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that is safe and effective for short-term use....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Prednisone Starts WorkingHow Long It LastsUsesDosagePrecautionsSide Effects & SafetySpecial Dietary GuidanceInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Prednisone Starts Working How Long It Lasts Uses Dosage Precautions Side Effects & Safety Special Dietary Guidance Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Prednisoneis a commonly prescribedcorticosteroid(steroid) medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved this drug to treat inflammation-related conditions. These include, but are not limited to, the following:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Does Wellbutrin Work?How Quickly Does Wellbutrin Work?Dosing GuidelinesSide EffectsInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Does Wellbutrin Work? How Quickly Does Wellbutrin Work? Dosing Guidelines Side Effects Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Wellbutrin (bupropionhydrochloride)is an orally administered, brand-name, and prescription antidepressant that is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved formajor depressive disorder (MDD, clinical depression),seasonal affective disorder (SAD), andsmoking cessation (quitting)in adults 18 and older....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Quickly Does Zoloft Start to Work?UsesHow Do You Know It’s Working?DosingPrecautionsSpecial Dietary Guidance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Quickly Does Zoloft Start to Work? Uses How Do You Know It’s Working? Dosing Precautions Special Dietary Guidance Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride) is a prescription medication used to treat the following: Serotonin is aneurotransmitterthat helps regulate mood, pain, and other neurological and psychological functions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Imodium WorksWhat Not to Take With ImodiumWhen Will Imodium Start Working?How Long Will Imodium Last? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Imodium Works What Not to Take With Imodium When Will Imodium Start Working? How Long Will Imodium Last? Imodium may start to relieve diarrhea in less than one hour, reaching its peak therapeutic effect within two and a half hours of taking liquid Imodium, and five hours of taking an Imodium capsule....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Fast It WorksHow Well It WorksHow It WorksSide EffectsConsiderations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Fast It Works How Well It Works How It Works Side Effects Considerations Higher doses may deliver greater decreases in blood pressure, but they can also increase the risk of side effects. Once lisinopril treatment is started, it can take two to four weeks before your blood pressure reading is normal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long It TakesMedicationsHome RemediesSpecialist ProceduresDuration of Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long It Takes Medications Home Remedies Specialist Procedures Duration of Pain How long it takes to pass a kidney stone depends largely on its size. Those under 6 millimeters (mm) generally pass within three weeks, while those larger than 6 mm can sometimes take more than a month....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRate of RecoveryBrain EdemaBlood PressureBlood SugarBrain RecoveryTherapySide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Rate of Recovery Brain Edema Blood Pressure Blood Sugar Brain Recovery Therapy Side Effects Strokesare active, progressive illnesses. They come on suddenly and evolve dramatically over the first few hours. Over the following days, the injury and disability from a stroke usually reach a maximum peak and then stabilize....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecovery TimelineHow You Will FeelHospitalizationReturning to Work or SchoolFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recovery Timeline How You Will Feel Hospitalization Returning to Work or School Frequently Asked Questions A fulltonsillectomyrecovery takes 10 days to two weeks. Children tend to bounce back faster than adults, with some seeming back to normal just a few days after having their tonsils removed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Acute HIV Infection?Early Symptoms of HIVDiagnosing HIVWhat’s Next if You’re HIV-Positive Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Acute HIV Infection? Early Symptoms of HIV Diagnosing HIV What’s Next if You’re HIV-Positive Symptoms ofHIV in a womancan include menstrual changes, painful intercourse, and recurrent yeast infections.HIV symptoms in menmay includehypogonadismand penile ulcers.Left untreated, HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long Effects LastMeasuring BACWhat Affects Sobriety?Alcohol in Your SystemCan You Sober Up Faster?When You Stop DrinkingLong-Term Sobriety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long Effects Last Measuring BAC What Affects Sobriety? Alcohol in Your System Can You Sober Up Faster? When You Stop Drinking Long-Term Sobriety Enjoying drinks with friends can be a fun way to socialize and unwind, but it’s important to be aware of how long it takes to sober up after a night of drinking....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksIs It Permanent?How Long Does It Last?Effect of Hair or Skin ColorDoes It Hurt?SafetyCost Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Is It Permanent? How Long Does It Last? Effect of Hair or Skin Color Does It Hurt? Safety Cost Laser hair removal is a popular cosmetic procedure that provides long-lasting hair removal. Thelaserdamages thehair follicle, temporarily halting new hair growth....