Here is a list of anti-seizure medication (ASM), previously called anti-epileptic drugs or AEDs, with links to information about what type of seizures they are used for, doses, and possible side ...

White spots on the tongue have different causes. They can look like pimple-type bumps, or they may be white canker sores with a red edge. A fungal infection is the cause of oral thrush, which has ...

Lichen planus is believed to be an autoimmune disease, although its exact cause remains unknown. It’s thought that exposure to viruses, drugs, or allergens may alter skin cells, prompting an ...

Doctors treat Parkinson’s disease most commonly with a drug called levodopa, which leads to the release of dopamine and can cause what’s known as levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID). The National ...

Here’s our process. If you’re managing a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you have options for treatment. While you can visit a healthcare professional in person for an evaluation and ...

Spending two hours on hold to her pharmacy or GP each day has become the norm for Lorelei Mathias, 44, who has struggled to get a consistent supply of her prescription ADHD drugs since the ...

The Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) has flagged more than 50 drugs for common conditions like high blood pressure and acid reflux as substandard. This includes batches from ...

The condition may lead to severe complications and can be life threatening. Drug-induced thrombocytopenia occurs when medications cause a low platelet level. Platelets are blood cells that help ...

Available antipsychotic treatments work by blocking dopamine receptors. The new drug, Cobenfy, takes a different approach. By Ellen Barry and Christina Jewett The Food and Drug Administration on ...

Perry Kendall was a cofounder of Fair Price Pharma, a not-for-profit dedicated to providing low-cost Canadian access to diacetylmorphine morphine as a treatment option for individuals whose ...

Exercise-induced vasoconstriction is triggered by the release of adrenaline ... and congestion. If your symptoms persist despite medication, your healthcare provider may recommend immunotherapy. This ...