1. Allergic Rhinitis: Hay Fever Treatments
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

...y (desensitization): A considerable body of clinical research has established the effectiveness of high-dose allergy shots in reducing symptoms and medication requirements. Success rates have been dem...

2. Food Allergy Treatments
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

...n, including the following: The route of exposure (ingestion, skin contact, inhalation, injection) and dose The timing of the onset of symptoms in relation to food exposure All observed symptoms ...

3. Allergies: Skin Allergies
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

...emicals are applied in duplicate sets. One set receives 10 J/cm2 (or 1 J/cm2 less than minimum erythema dose to UV-A, whichever is lowest) of UV-A 24 hours after application of the allergens. The othe...

4. Arthritis: Anti-Inflammatory Painkiller Drugs and Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...on on risks including potential heart attack, stroke, stomach bleeding. NSAIDs are safest when low doses are taken for brief periods. Side effects most commonly occur if you are taking large dose...

5. Arthritis: Steroids to Treat Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...r these people, steroid therapy may eliminate the need for kidney dialysis or transplantation. Low doses of steroids may provide significant relief from pain and stiffness for people with conditi...

6. Vitamins: Separating Fact From Fiction
(Guide/Diets)

...ing Hummers with the proceeds from supplement sales -- is that while vitamins are indeed essential, big doses are usually pointless and can even be harmful. And no pill is likely to ever adequately su...

7. Depression - Medications
(Health A-Z/Depression)

... If you decide to quit taking antidepressants, it is important that you gradually reduce the dose over a period of several weeks. Quitting antidepressants abruptly can cause withdrawal ...

8. Osteoporosis - Medications
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...sks and benefits of taking HRT or ERT       Researchers are studying the effects of low-dose estrogen on women age 65 and older. An early, small study indicates that a low estrogen...

9. Seasonal Allergies: Allergy Shots
(Guide/Seasonal Allergies)

...lergy Shots Given? Allergy shots are given regularly (in the upper arm), with gradually increasing doses. When starting immunotherapy, you will need to go to your healthcare provider once or twic...

10. Menopause: Hormone Therapy for Menopause
(Guide/ Menopause)

...f hormone therapy: Estrogen Therapy: Estrogen is taken alone. Doctors most often prescribe a low dose of estrogen to be taken as a pill or patch every day. Estrogen may also be prescr...

11. Osteoporosis - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...only used if a woman has had her uterus removed. Researchers are studying the effects of low-dose estrogen on women 65 and older. An early small study indicates that a low estrogen dose...

12. Osteoporosis: Bisphosphonates
(Guide/Osteoporosis)

...een shown to reduce the incidence of spine fractures. Alendronate is available in daily and weekly doses, while alendronate plus vitamin D is available in a weekly dose. Risedronate is available ...

13. Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause
(Guide/ Menopause)

...n continue for decades. 5. I'm Perimenopausal and Have Been Told That I Should be Taking Very-Low-Dose Birth Control Pills. Why? Compared to regular birth control pills, the lower dose of estr...

14. Menopause: Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
(Guide/ Menopause)

...ere's a summary of what's known -- and not known -- about other options: Low-dose hormone replacement therapy: Some doctors believe that lower doses of hormone replacement t...

15. First Aid A-Z
(Static Content)

... Problems Broken Bones Bruises Burns Chest Pain Choking  CPR Diarrhea Dizziness Drug Overdose Eye Injury Fainting Fever Food Poisoning Foreign Objects Head Injuries   Hea...

16. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finding the Right Medication for You
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...aggressively from the start," says Kavanaugh. ""We use them early on, push harder on the doses, to get things turned around more quickly." However, DMARDs don't work for all pa...

17. Osteoarthritis: Are Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relievers Safe for You?
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

... the wonder drug, has the best-known benefits. It obviously eases pain and reduces swelling. And in low doses it can reduce heart risks. But it does pose gastrointestinal risks for anyone who takes it...

18. Men's Health: Anabolic Steroids
(Guide/Mens Health)

...ore of a drug over and over again, they are called "abusers." Abusers have been known to take doses 10 to 100 times higher than the amount prescribed for medical reasons by a doctor. Many ...

19. Infertility & Reproduction: A Couples Guide: Trying to Conceive
(Guide/ Infertility and Reproduction)

...u start your period. You can expect to start ovulating about seven days after you've taken the last dose of the drug. If you don't ovulate right away, the dose can be increased by 50 milligram...

20. Rheumatoid Arthritis - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...cause of the side effects of corticosteroids, your health professional will use the lowest possible dose and will try to reduce and eventually discontinue use of oral corticosteroids. However,...