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Diuretics
These medicines, sometimes called water pills, help remove extra fluid from the body. They're often used to lower blood pressure. Learn about the possible side effects.
Diarrhea: Cancer-related causes and how to cope
Changes in your diet may help ease cancer-related diarrhea. If those don't help, medications are available.
Diabetes treatment: Using insulin to manage blood sugar
Learning how this treatment affects your blood sugar can help you better manage your diabetes.
Diabetes treatment: Medications for type 2 diabetes
Confused by all the treatment choices for type 2 diabetes? Use this guide to better understand the medicines available to help control blood sugar.
Delaying your period with hormonal birth control
Delaying your period is possible if you use an extended or continuous method of birth control. Find out how you can have more control over your menstrual cycle.
Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks
Daily aspirin therapy may be lifesaving for some people. Know if taking a daily low-dose aspirin is right for you.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Chronic pain: Medication decisions
What works for one person's pain may not help yours — and every pill has risks. Learn how to sort through your options for maximum relief and minimum risk.
Choosing blood pressure medicines
Get to know the options when it comes to treating high blood pressure.
Cholesterol medications: Consider the options
Cholesterol medications might help lower your cholesterol levels. Here are some options.
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