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Pregabalin

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…

Pregnancy and Medicines

Not all medicines are safe to take when you are pregnant. Some medicines can harm your baby. That includes over-the-counter or prescription drugs, herbs, and…

Pregnancy and Substance Abuse

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…

Prescription drug

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…

Prostaglandins

Prostaglandins

Prostaglandins are a group of lipid compounds derived from fatty acids that have a wide range of effects on the body. They play a crucial…

Provigil

Why is Provigil (modafinil) prescribed? Modafinil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) or shift work…