Until recently, doctors prescribed an antidepressant medication from only a single class of drugs, one medication at a time, called monotherapy. Doctors generally start at a lower dosage and ...

If you’re one of the 85% of American adults who drink alcohol, whether occasionally or regularly, it’s important to know that it can interact with any medications you take. If you take several ...

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:LXRX) has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Beatrice for Sogo Flozin outside of the US and Europe, providing a $25 million upfront payment and ...

Symptoms can range from acute (short-term) mania to depression and depressive episodes. Luckily, multiple treatments exist that can help you manage the condition. Medications such as mood stabilizers, ...

All forms of insulin, SC and IV, are considered high-alert medications. Insulin U-500 has been singled out for special emphasis to bring attention to the need for distinct strategies to prevent ...

Two types, or classes, of diabetes drugs make your cells more open or sensitive to insulin. These medications are biguanides and thiazolidinediones (TZDs). Unlike with some diabetes pills ...

Escitalopram has interactions with alcohol, some other drugs, and certain supplements. Examples include monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and pimozide. Escitalopram is prescribed for depression ...

Too much of anything can be bad, and the consequence of too much of drugs is something we are all familiar with. Not all of us have tried these drugs, but cinema has shown us the most graphic and ...

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Medications are the mainstay of treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Many of them are used to block the immune system's attack on the nerves and slow or prevent progression and relapses (flare-ups) ...

Eating licorice regularly, in large quantities or with certain medications can cause serious side effects. But why is that? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...