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

... Depression is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Most depressed people need antidepressant medications. Antidepressants can improve or completely relieve the symptoms of depres...

2. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

... lives despite these limitations. They do so by using treatment strategies such rest and exercise, pain relief medications, education and support programs, learning self-care, and having a “good...

3. Rheumatoid Arthritis - Medications
(Health A-Z/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

  Medications are the main treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The type of medications used depends on the severity of your disease, how fast it is progressing, and how it affects you

4. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - Medications
(Health A-Z/Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...d able to do joint exercises to improve joint strength and prevent loss of movement. Many different medications are used to treat JRA. No single medication works for every child. It may...

5. Osteoarthritis: Arthritis: Inflammation and Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...Joint Diseases Treated? There are a number of treatment options for inflammatory joint diseases including medications, rest and exercise, and surgery to correct joint damage. The type of treatmen...

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

...re options to short-circuit rheumatoid arthritis. For people with rheumatoid arthritis, medications are a fact of life -- helping control pain and swelling, and preventing damag...

7. Arthritis: Osteoarthritis Basics
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

... Treated? Osteoarthritis usually is treated by physical therapy with muscle strengthening exercises, oral medications, hot and cold compresses to the painful joint, removal of joint fluid, inject...

8. Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...matoid Arthritis Treated? There are many different ways to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Treatments include medications, rest and exercise, and surgery to correct damage to the joint. The type...

9. Arthritis: Impingement Syndrome
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

... shoulder bones relieves pain. How Is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Treated? Oral anti-inflammatory medications—such as aspirin, naproxen or ibuprofen, remain the most common treatmen...

10. Depression - Other Treatment
(Health A-Z/Depression)

... depression. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be used for those who cannot take antidepressant medications, who have not responded to other treatments, or whose depression is sever...

11. Depression - Prevention
(Health A-Z/Depression)

... be able to prevent a recurrence (relapse) or keep your symptoms from getting worse by: Taking your medications regularly as prescribed. Depression often returns if medications are stop...

12. Depression - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Depression)

... Should I take medications to treat depression? ...

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

... different from anabolic steroids, which some athletes use to build bigger muscles. Examples of corticosteroid medications include cortisone, prednisone and methylprednisolone. How Are Steroids G...

14. Osteoarthritis: Joint Pain Not Inevitable With Age
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...pain might be arthritis. Luckily, medicine has a lot to offer --- from exercise and alternative supplements to medications and joint replacement. By Jeanie L. Davis Creaky, achy joints. A twi...

15. Quitting Tobacco Use - Strategies and Skills for Quitting
(Health A-Z/Smoking Cessation)

.... 4. Get and use medication The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several medications to help people quit smoking. You will double your chances of quitting eve...

16. Men's Health: Sexual Problems in Men
(Guide/Mens Health)

...eases such as kidney or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse. In addition, the side effects of certain medications, including some antidepressant drugs, can affect sexual desire and function. ...

17. Infertility & Reproduction: Medications
(Guide/ Infertility and Reproduction)

... in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies. Medication Choices Medications to stimulate ovulation Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) stimulat...

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

... the effects of osteoporosis is getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Medication Choices Medications for treatment and prevention Medications used to prevent or treat oste...

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

...once or twice a day. What Are the Common Side Effects of NSAIDs? Although NSAIDs are reasonably safe medications, it is important that you are aware of potential side effects. In 2005, the F...

20. Osteoporosis - What Increases Your Risk
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...dism or rheumatoid arthritis, that put you at greater risk for osteoporosis. Taking certain medications. Several medications cause bone thinning, such as: Corticosteroi...