What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally…
A substance used to treat pain or cause sleep. Opiates are made from opium or have opium in them. Opiates bind to opioid receptors in…
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes pain, swelling, and reduced motion in your joints. It can occur in any joint, but…
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription, from a healthcare professional, as compared to prescription drugs, which may be…
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are drugs you can buy without a prescription. Some OTC medicines relieve aches, pains and itches. Some prevent or cure diseases, like…
Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each…
Phosphorous is the second most abundant mineral in your body. And it relieves the burning sensation of tight, painful muscles by stopping the nerves from…
Pregabalin, also known as β-isobutyl-γ-aminobutyric acid (beta-isobutyl-GABA), is a medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, andgeneralized anxiety disorder. Its use for epilepsy is as…
When you are pregnant, you are not just “eating for two.” You also breathe and drink for two, so it is important to carefully consider…
A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed. In contrast, over-the-counter…
What is restless legs syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom Disease, causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint…
Rhus toxicodendron, commonly known as poison ivy, is a plant species native to North America. It belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, which also includes other…
Also called: Corticosteroids, Glucocorticoids You may have heard of anabolic steroids, which can have harmful effects. But there’s another type of steroid – sometimes called…
What is methimazole (Tapazole)? Methimazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone. Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It is…
Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function…
Why is this medication prescribed? Tramadol is a specific type of narcotic medicine called an opioid that is approved to treat moderate to moderately severe…
What is Tramasol™ Tramasol™ combines 540 mg of two alkaloids that act as analgesics, and 60 mg of C6H8O6 or ascorbic acid. The chemical composition…