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What should I know about blood pressure medicine?
1. It may take a week or two to see full effects
2. You may need to have periodic blood
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What OTC medicine is recommended for shoulder pain?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are helpful in reducing inflammation and pain and include meds... Full Answer05/21/0564
Why see a geriatrician versus a family physician or internist?
You may wish to see a geriatrician rather than a family physician or internist if you are an... Full Answer05/21/0294
What can happen if I don't take my blood pressure medicine?
Your blood pressure may not be optimally controlled and this can ultimately lead to complications,... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I ensure that I am giving my child medicine correctly?
Follow the directions to a "t" and make sure that you are using the dosing device that comes with... Full Answer12/31/1969
How long will it take for blood pressure medicine to work?
Some medicines work more quickly than others. Some are almost immediate (clonidine) while others... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I stop taking my bipolar medicine if I feel better?
The key to staying "better" with bipolar disorder is staying on your recommended treatment plan. Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I ever stop taking my diabetes medicine?
With type 2 diabetes, I have seen many people "cure" themselves and be able to go off medication... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I give my child medicine for a fever?
It is not always necessary to give your child medicine for a fever. The AAP recommends giving... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why isn't blood pressure medicine regulating my blood pressure?
Often it takes more than one blood pressure medication to control high blood pressure. Also, it is... Full Answer12/31/1969
Are traditional remedies as effective as modern medicine?
Many are. One great example are the tried-and-true diuretics for high blood pressure. Not only are... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I keep in my medicine cabinet?
Here are the bare basics of what I keep in mine:
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Which medicine can treat infertility in women?
There are a variety of medicines that can treat infertility in women and are selected based on the... Full Answer12/31/1969
Does only medicine play a role in treating a disease?
The best medicine is preventive medicine. We tend to practice medicine backwards in this country,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why do people turn to alternative medicine?
For a variety of reasons. One reason is to avoid traditional treatments due to personal beliefs.... Full Answer12/31/1969
