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Results 1 - 10 of 64 for Prescription drugs
  1. Prescription Drug Misuse (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... from what the doctor prescribed, it is called prescription drug misuse. It could be: Taking a medicine that ... another purpose, such as getting high Misusing some prescription drugs can lead to addiction. These include opioids, sedatives, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/prescriptiondrugmisuse.html - Health Topics
  2. Over-the-Counter Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... medicines are drugs you can buy without a prescription. Some OTC medicines relieve aches, pains, and itches. Some prevent or cure diseases, like tooth decay and athlete's foot. Others help manage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/overthecountermedicines.html - Health Topics
  3. Drug Use and Addiction (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... how your body and mind work. They include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal ... Club drugs Cocaine Heroin Inhalants Marijuana Methamphetamines Misusing prescription medicines, including opioids. This means taking the medicines in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druguseandaddiction.html - Health Topics
  4. Pregnancy and Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your baby. That includes over-the-counter or prescription drugs, herbs, and supplements. Always speak with your health ... the medicine. For example, many pregnant women take prescription medicines for health problems like diabetes, asthma, seizures, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pregnancyandmedicines.html - Health Topics
  5. Pregnancy and Substance Use (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... be passed along to your baby during pregnancy. Prescription drug misuse Misusing prescription drugs can also be harmful. Misuse can include taking ... concern during pregnancy is opioids. Opioids include strong prescription pain ... The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. Taking opioids during ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pregnancyandsubstanceuse.html - Health Topics
  6. Safe Opioid Use (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can flush away Never sell or share your medicines. Your prescription is for you. Your health care provider considers ... for someone else. If someone steals your opioid medicines or prescription, report the theft to the police.
    https://medlineplus.gov/safeopioiduse.html - Health Topics
  7. Drug Reactions (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... when taking medicines? When you start a new prescription or over-the-counter medicine, make sure you understand how to take it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/drugreactions.html - Health Topics
  8. Medication Errors (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... by: Knowing your medicines. When you get a prescription, ask the name of the medicine and check to make sure that the pharmacy ... or alcohol while taking this medicine? Food and Drug Administration
    https://medlineplus.gov/medicationerrors.html - Health Topics
  9. Weight Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... lose weight, your provider may prescribe medicines. The prescription medicines to treat overweight and obesity work in different ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/weightcontrol.html - Health Topics
  10. Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/opioidsandopioidusedisorderoud.html - Health Topics
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