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Different Levels of Evidence, One definition of evidence-based medicine is this [ 1 ] : 'Evidence-based medicine is the conscientious explicit and judicious use of cur...
Aspirin and Other Antiplatelet Medicines, It is also more likely if you take a steroid medicine or an anti-inflammatory medicine (such as ibuprofen) as well. As a rule, it i...
Cannabis-based Medicinal Products (Medicinal Marijuana), Since a change in the law in November 2018, some cannabis-based medicines have been available on prescription. Howe...
Cannabis-based Medicinal Products, Pregnancy and breastfeeding (breastfeeding is a contra-indication for Sativex® and nabilone; there is limited evidence on the safety of cannab...
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), How effective is complementary and alternative medicine? Strong evidence from clinical trials to see whether CAMs are safe a...
Holistic Medicine, This focuses on evidence-based holistic practice and includes research and service developments. Conclusion All healthcare practitioners should as...
Cough Medicines, Find out more Do cough medicines work? There is no good evidence from research studies that cough medicines work. It is thoug...
Diarrhoea Medicine, For a full list of side-effects see the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Who cannot take diarrhoea medicines? You should not take diarrhoea...
Antithyroid Medicines, Carbimazole is the most commonly used medicine. You may require careful monitoring to get the right levels of these medicines for you.
Antipsychotic Medicines, Regular tests may be needed to monitor for side-effects on some of these medicines. What are antipsychotics? Antipsychotics are a group of medicines...
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Homeopathy Homeopathic treatment is available within the NHS; however, not all primary care trusts or GPs agree to fund its referral, and the matter...
Statins and other Lipid-lowering Medicines, The doses of either the statin or the other interacting medicine may need to be adjusted. So, if you are prescribed (or buy) another m...
Orlistat (Weight Loss Medicine), Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you take any other medicines, as orlistat can interfere with the absorption of some medicines. ...
Medicine for High Blood Pressure, Side-effects of blood pressure medicines All medicines have possible side-effects, and no medicine is without risk. However, mo...
Therapies and Theories Outside Traditional Medicine, The authors concluded that placebo controlled trials were required to confirm their findings but to date these have not been published. [ ...
Bedwetting Medicine (Desmopressin), Desmopressin is the medicine commonly used to treat bedwetting. It can be used both short-term (eg, for a school trip or a sleepover) and long-te...
Worm Medicines (Anthelmintics), If you want more information specific to your medicine, see the information leaflet that came with your medicine. In general, medicine...
Indigestion Medicine, Many people use indigestion medicines, usually just occasionally but sometimes more regularly. The same medicines can be used to treat more serious me...
Medicines to Keep at Home, This is for instructions on how to take the medicine and on who should not take the medicine, and for a list of possible side-effects. Remember, ...
Nausea Medicine, Most people are able to take these medicines. Types of nausea medicine The medicines for nausea used are sometimes called antiemetics.