Information on Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are used routinely to treat a plethora of medical conditions. Information about prescription drugs is available at several reputable websites such as the National Health Institutes, the Food and Drug Administration and Drugs.com. If you have other questions or concerns about a certain prescription drug, consult your pharmacist or physician.
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Function
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Prescription drugs are medications available only with a doctor's prescription. Prescription drugs are used to treat various conditions.
Types
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Many types of prescriptions drugs are available. Commonly prescribed prescription medications include antibiotics, pain medications, blood pressure medications, antiviral medications and psychotropic medications.
Effects
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All prescription drugs are intended to have specific effects depending on what condition they are being used to treat. In most cases prescription drugs also cause side effects, which may be bothersome.
Considerations
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Before taking a prescription drug, it may be helpful to search for the drug at the Food and Drug Administration website to look for adverse reports on the medication. Also, you can look up the prescription drug at drugs.com to read personal reviews about the medication in question.
Warning
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Prescription medications should only be taken by the person for whom they were prescribed. Also, medications should be taken as directed by your doctor.
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