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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBeta BlockersPrednisoneAmiodaroneCyclosporineAnabolic SteroidsProtease InhibitorsDiureticsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Beta Blockers Prednisone Amiodarone Cyclosporine Anabolic Steroids Protease Inhibitors Diuretics Frequently Asked Questions Some of the drugs that treat other medical conditions, such ashigh blood pressure, can affect cholesterol levels. Medications that may cause high LDL cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol include beta-blockers, prednisone, cyclosporine, anabolic steroids, and more. Cholesterolis a waxy substance that your body uses to build cells and make vitamins and hormones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBirth Control PillsBirth Control ShotSedativesCold/Allergy MedicationsAntibioticsCardiovascular MedicationsEstrogen ModulatorsOther CausesManaging Dryness Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Birth Control Pills Birth Control Shot Sedatives Cold/Allergy Medications Antibiotics Cardiovascular Medications Estrogen Modulators Other Causes Managing Dryness If you’re experiencingvaginal dryness, check your medicine cabinet. While female dryness can be due to things like lowestrogen,menopause, or specific cancer treatments, several medications cause vaginal dryness. Vaginal tissues have a thin layer of protective, lubricating fluid and are highly susceptible to hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, which are responsible for blood flow to the vagina....

If you are using hormonal contraception, includingoral contraceptives (birth control pills),NuvaRing, or theOrtho Evra patch, you should know that other medications and supplements can interfere with these treatments and put you at risk of getting pregnant. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter Here are 10 types of medications that can lower the effectiveness of your hormonal birth control. 1AntibioticsJaromir Chalabala / EyeEm/Getty ImagesDespite long-held beliefs that allantibioticsinterfere with the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, the only antibiotic drug that has been proven to do so is Rifadin/Rimactane (rifampin)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymmetrel (amantadine)Provigil (modafinil)Prozac (fluoxetine)Ritalin (Methylphenidate)Next Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symmetrel (amantadine) Provigil (modafinil) Prozac (fluoxetine) Ritalin (Methylphenidate) Next Steps Fatigue is an unrelenting, disabling depletion of physical and mental energy, and it affects 80% of people living withmultiple sclerosis. While fatigue in MS is related to the disease itself, other MS-related factors may contribute to or exacerbate a person’s fatigue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStatinsPCSK9 InhibitorsEzetimibeBile Acid SequestrantsFibrates Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Statins PCSK9 Inhibitors Ezetimibe Bile Acid Sequestrants Fibrates Several medications are regularly prescribed to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, from statins like Lipitor (atorvastatin), to PCSK9 inhibitors like Repatha (evolocumab), to niacin. Which is most appropriate for you depends on several factors, but it’s likely your healthcare provider will want you to begintaking prescription medicationif diet and exercise are not enough tolower your levels, or if your risk for cardiovascular disease is particularly elevated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMood StabilizersAntipsychoticsAntianxiety DrugsWhich Is Right for You?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mood Stabilizers Antipsychotics Antianxiety Drugs Which Is Right for You? Frequently Asked Questions Bipolar disorderis a mental health condition that can severely affect your day-to-day life if not treated properly. Symptoms can range fromacute (short-term) maniato depression and depressive episodes. Luckily, multiple treatments exist that can help you manage the condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkSecond GenerationFirst GenerationInjectablesWarningsEffectivenessAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Second Generation First Generation Injectables Warnings Effectiveness Alternatives The first line of pharmacological treatment forschizophreniais antipsychotic medication.However, antipsychotic medications are ineffective in more than 30% of people with the disorder. This is referred to as treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Medications to treat schizophrenia come in three forms: This article discusses the three types of antipsychotic medications to treat schizophrenia, including how they work and side effects they may cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIBS-D DrugsIBS-C DrugsAntidepressantsAntispasmodicsOther TreatmentsExperimental Drugs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents IBS-D Drugs IBS-C Drugs Antidepressants Antispasmodics Other Treatments Experimental Drugs Many types of medications are available for treatingirritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some of them only address a particular digestivesymptom, while newer drugs are designed to address the overall dysfunction that underlies IBS and therefore may offer more complete relief. PeopleImages / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Chicory Root?Using It Instead of CoffeeOther BenefitsWays to Use ItWho Should Avoid It? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Chicory Root? Using It Instead of Coffee Other Benefits Ways to Use It Who Should Avoid It? Chicory rootis part of the chicory plant, a perennial used to feed livestock, as a folk remedy, and as a vegetable in human diets....

Itch pills likeBenadryl(diphenhydramine), a medication used to treat allergies, or natural remedies likecolloidal oatmealproducts, can relieve the irritation and frustration ofitchingfrom various causes. These causes include:Allergic reactionsSkin irritationIllnessThe best way to stop the itch is to figure out what caused it. Then you can find the right treatment(s), whether a home remedy, an over-the-counter itch pill, or a prescription medication with other uses like the anti-anxiety drug Vistaril (hydroxyzine). Itch pills likeBenadryl(diphenhydramine), a medication used to treat allergies, or natural remedies likecolloidal oatmealproducts, can relieve the irritation and frustration ofitchingfrom various causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe DietBenefitsCreating a Meal PlanFood List Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Diet Benefits Creating a Meal Plan Food List TheMediterranean dietis a way of eating based on the traditional cuisines of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean diet follows the current dietary guidelines of the American Heart Association.It’s been found to reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancer types, help with weight loss, improve blood sugar and blood pressure, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes It Hurt?Aftercare StepsEating and DrinkingPiercing JewelryRisksRemoval and Reinsertion Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does It Hurt? Aftercare Steps Eating and Drinking Piercing Jewelry Risks Removal and Reinsertion A medusa piercing is a type ofbody piercing. It uses a stud that passes through yourphiltrum. This is the midline indent just under your nose and above your upper lip. Like other body piercings, a medusa piercing needs proper care to reduce the risk ofinfection....

Key TakeawaysChiropractic care is a treatment option used to relieve pain and improve spinal motion and physical function of the body.Popular chiropractors on TikTok say they’ve noticed more stress, anxiety, and physical pain in patients due to a more sedentary lifestyle during the pandemic. Key Takeaways Chiropractic care is a treatment option used to relieve pain and improve spinal motion and physical function of the body.Popular chiropractors on TikTok say they’ve noticed more stress, anxiety, and physical pain in patients due to a more sedentary lifestyle during the pandemic....