Medications

One treatment for male pattern baldness is a drug known as finasteride. But what happens if you have to stop taking the drug? Does hair loss resume?

While hair loss is not a side effect of multiple sclerosis (MS), it is not uncommon to experience thinning hair during treatment. Here's why this can happen.

Prednisone is used by doctors to treat a host of conditions, such as arthritis and allergic reactions. However, it could also affect your sleep.

Many hospitals are either in short supply or out of stock of the liquid form of albuterol, which is used to treat breathing problems. Here's what to know.

Augmentin and amoxicillin have many things in common. But, they also have some key differences, which should be taken into account when considering treatment.

Glaucoma is an eye condition that can potentially lead to vision loss. Here are the different types of glaucoma as well as how they're treated.

The antihistamine hydroxyzine blocks the release of histamine, preventing its effects on the body. Learn about hydroxyzine's usage, doses, and side effects.

While many who have taken Ozempic for weight loss are experiencing impressive results, some are reporting "Ozempic face" as a side effect of the drug.

Many medications can help you feel better when catching a cold, like Mucinex. However, some wonder if it's safe to drink alcohol while on the medication.

When stopping Zoloft, especially too quickly, you may experience certain unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Here's what you need to know about weaning off Zoloft.

Accutane, also known as isotretinoin, is used to treat acne that has not responded to other treatments. It can have several side effects. Here's what to know.

Good news is on the horizon for those who take insulin as pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly plans to lower costs for this potentially life-saving medication.

Paxlovid, a drug developed by Pfizer, has emergency use authorization for some patients with COVID-19. But some are reporting a recurrence of the virus.

Omeprazole is a drug commonly used to treat acid reflux and related conditions. Here's what you should know about its uses, dosage, and side effects.

Gas in the digestive tract is a normal occurrence, usually caused by swallowing air or the breaking down of food by intestinal bacteria.

While Adderall can help treat ADHD, it does have some side effects. One notable side effect is called Adderall tongue. Here's everything you need to know.

If you decide to go off Ozempic, any harmful side effects will probably go away, but other things can happen to your body. Here's what to know.

Restricting abortion makes more people interested in birth control. Here's how teen birth control trends have changed since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Imitrex is a common medication used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Here's everything you should know about this drug.

More people than you may think have difficulties when it comes to taking pills. Here's what to do if one gets stuck in your throat and how to prevent it.

Fluticasone is a commonly used medication for the treatment of asthma and allergy symptoms. Read on to learn more about this drug.

Viagra is usually prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction and comes in both tablet and liquid forms. But how long does it take to start working?

It was previously reported that COVID-19 rebound cases may be linked to the antiviral drug, Paxlovid. A new study has now come out disproving the theory.

Few medications are as successful at giving acne the boot as isotretinoin. But it doesn't come without its side effects. Here's what you need to know.

The drug that reverses opioid overdoses, Narcan, is available without a prescription but you still need to talk to a pharmacist to get it. That may soon change.

Acne is usually something you want to nip in the bud as soon as possible. But did you know comedonal acne and fungal acne require different treatments?

In cases of postpartum depression, depression symptoms are often more severe and ongoing following childbirth. Luckily, there could be a new potential drug.