Information about antibiotics from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
> Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help
Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help
Antibiotics are strong medicines used for treating infections, including life-threatening infectious diseases. But antibiotics can cause more harm than good when they aren't used the right way. You can protect
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Information about antihistamines from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Antihistamines are medicines that help stop allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose. Sometimes, itchy rashes (especially hives) may also be helped by an antihistamine.
Why did my doctor give me a prescription when I can buy it "over-the-counter"?
Compared to over-the-counter
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Information about beta-blockers from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems
A beta-blocker is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. Some beta-blockers are atenolol (brand name: Tenormin), metoprolol (brand names: Lopressor, Toprol XL) and propranolol (brand name: Inderal). A beta-blocker blocks the harmful effects
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Information about Depo-Provera from the American Academy of Family Physicians
Depo-Provera: An Injectable Contraceptive
Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) is a drug very similar to progesterone, a hormone normally produced by the ovaries every month as part of the menstrual cycle. Depo-Provera is an injectable medicine that prevents pregnancy for up to 3 months with
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