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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsA-Fib MedicationsOther InterventionsComplications of Atrial FibrillationNutrition ConsiderationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents A-Fib Medications Other Interventions Complications of Atrial Fibrillation Nutrition Considerations Frequently Asked Questions Treatment of AFib may involve drugs to control heart rate or rhythm, blood thinners to prevent blood clots, electrical cardioversion (shock therapy) to restore rhythm, and surgeries or procedures to block irregular electrical signals in the heart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOver-the-Counter Medications for IBS-DPrescription Medications for IBS-D Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Over-the-Counter Medications for IBS-D Prescription Medications for IBS-D You can usually relieve the symptoms ofdiarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D)with over-the-counter (OTC)diarrhea medicationslike Pepto-Bismol and Imodium. However, these drugs are not meant to be used for more than a few days. This article lists the OTC and prescription drugs commonly used for diarrhea-predominant IBS....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEssential Tremor MedicationsBeta-BlockersAnti-Seizure MedicationsBenzodiazepinesBotulinum ToxinsSurgery for Essential TremorNutritionWhat Can Make It Worse?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Essential Tremor Medications Beta-Blockers Anti-Seizure Medications Benzodiazepines Botulinum Toxins Surgery for Essential Tremor Nutrition What Can Make It Worse? Frequently Asked Questions Essential tremoris a disorder that causes various parts of your body to shake involuntarily, such as the head, hands, legs, or even your voice....

Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid or thyrotoxicosis, occurs when thethyroid glandproduces too much thyroid hormone. There are three main treatments forhyperthyroidism: This article explains hyperthyroidism and how it can be treated. Hyperthyroidism What Medications Are Available for Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is treated with antithyroid drugs called thionamides. Currently, there are only two drugs Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved to treat hyperthyroidism in the United States: Beta-blockersare often used to help with heart issues (i....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNSAIDsTopical TreatmentsPrescription Pain MedicationsInjectionsDMARDs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents NSAIDs Topical Treatments Prescription Pain Medications Injections DMARDs SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images Over-the-Counter Medications Over-the-counter pain-relieving medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil), or anti-inflammatory medication like naproxen sodium (Aleve), can help reduce knee pain, swelling, and inflammation in the knee joint. What’s the Difference Between Advil and Aleve?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOTC Medicine for NauseaPrescription MedicineMedication for KidsDuring PregnancyWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OTC Medicine for Nausea Prescription Medicine Medication for Kids During Pregnancy When to See a Provider Nausea is an uncomfortable, queasy feeling in your stomach with or without the urge to vomit. The best medicine for nausea depends on the underlying cause. It may include over-the-counter (OTC) drugs like Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) and Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or prescription medications like Zofran (ondansetron) and Bonine (meclizine)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCGRP AntagonistsBeta-BlockersAnticonvulsantsAntidepressants Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CGRP Antagonists Beta-Blockers Anticonvulsants Antidepressants People Images / Getty Images Currently, only one class of drugs that was developed for the sole purpose of preventing migraine headaches is available. All others, so-called oral migraine prevention medications (OMPMs), primarily are used to treat other conditions but have been found useful as migraine prophylactics. Finding what’s most effective for your migraines can take time, and it’s important to discuss all the options with your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding PAHTreatment OptionsCombination Therapies for PAHFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding PAH Treatment Options Combination Therapies for PAH Frequently Asked Questions Pulmonary hypertension (PH)can be challenging for healthcare professionals to diagnose because of its vague symptoms, such asfatigueandshortness of breath. These symptoms, which may be mild initially, can sometimes lead to a misdiagnosis, such asasthmaorheart failure. In fact, a recent study suggests that board-certified physicians specializing in heart and lung conditions may correctly suspect PH less than 50% of the time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedicationsSide EffectsOther TreatmentsIs It Curable?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medications Side Effects Other Treatments Is It Curable? Frequently Asked Questions Thepancreasis an organ that’s found behind the stomach. It produces enzymes and hormones that are needed for digestion. The pancreas can become inflamed from illness or injury, which is calledpancreatitis. When this inflammation goes on for a long time, it’s called chronic pancreatitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOTC Pain RelieversPrescription Pain RelieversNausea MedicationsPreventive Medications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OTC Pain Relievers Prescription Pain Relievers Nausea Medications Preventive Medications Migraine medications fall into two broad categories. When a migraine begins, you can turn to drugs that ease the pain (acute treatment). If you have recurrent or chronic migraines, you can take medications that reduce the number of future headaches (preventive treatment)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsType 2 Diabetes MedicationsType 2 Diabetes SymptomsCausesDiagnosisComplicationsNutrition Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Type 2 Diabetes Medications Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Complications Nutrition Considerations For some people, type 2 diabetes can be managed with lifestyle modifications alone (changes in diet and regular exercise). However, typically, type 2 diabetes is treated with medication plus lifestyle modifications. The following article includes several classes ofmedications that treat type 2 diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Medications Are Available for Vitiligo?Topical MedicationsOral MedicationsHow is Vitiligo Diagnosed?Nutrition for VitiligoOther ApproachesHow is Vitiligo Treated in ChildrenSummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Medications Are Available for Vitiligo? Topical Medications Oral Medications How is Vitiligo Diagnosed? Nutrition for Vitiligo Other Approaches How is Vitiligo Treated in Children Summary Frequently Asked Questions Vitiligo is color loss in patches of your skin due to anautoimmune condition, where yourimmune (defense) systemattacks yourmelanocytes(color-making cells)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBeta-BlockersLithiumAntimalarialsInterferonsTerbinafineACE InhibitorsTNF BlockersTetracycline AntibioticsOther Drugs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Beta-Blockers Lithium Antimalarials Interferons Terbinafine ACE Inhibitors TNF Blockers Tetracycline Antibiotics Other Drugs Some commonly used medications can triggerpsoriasisflares. If you already have psoriasis, these medications could cause an increase in the duration or severity of your symptoms. In other cases, medications can cause people who have never had psoriasis to develop it....