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Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

We are learning about Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapies every day, but there is still more to learn. Consumers may use the terms "natural, "holistic," "home remedy," or "Eastern medicine" to refer to CAM. However, experts use five categories to describe it. These are listed below with a few examples for each.

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Medicines For Cancer Pain

There is more than one way to treat cancer pain. Your doctor prescribes medicine based on the kind of pain you have and how severe it is. In studies, these medicines have been shown to help control cancer pain. Doctors use three main groups of drugs for pain, which are: nonopioids, opioids, and other types.

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Medications and Older People

People ages 65 and older consume more prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines than any other age group, according to the National Institute on Aging. Older people tend to have more long-term, chronic illnesses--such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease--than do younger people.

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Medicine and Special Needs

Arthritis, poor eyesight, and memory lapses can make it difficult for some older people to take their medications correctly. Studies have shown that between 40 percent and 75 percent of older people don't take their medications at the right time or in the right amount.

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Understanding Your New Prescription

Before you leave your doctor's office with a new prescription, make sure you fully understand how to take the drug correctly. Your pharmacist can also provide valuable information about how to take your medicines and how to cope with side effects.

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Ten Things to Know About Generic Drugs

Have you ever considered taking a generic drug versus a brand name drug? If your answer is yes, you might find this article useful as this will give you a better understanding of generic drugs.

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Serious Side Effects With Cancer Pain Drugs

After receiving reports of deaths and other serious side effects, FDA is alerting consumers and health care professionals to concerns about the use of Fentora (fentanyl buccal) tablets, a potent opioid pain medication.

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Lower Your Prescription Costs

For a new prescription, don't buy a whole bottle but ask for just a few pills. You may have side effects from the medication and have to switch. If you buy just a few, you won't be stuck with a costly bottle of medicine you can't take. For ongoing conditions, buy medications in the largest quantities you can.

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