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… Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? Decision … option for everyone who has hepatitis B, because antiviral medicines may not work for everyone. Experts recommend …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Decision Point You may want to have a say … 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take medicines after your first attack of multiple sclerosis …
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… Taking Medicines as Prescribed On this page: Overview How to Take … and post it someplace where you will see it often. The list should include the name of each medicine, the dose, how …
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… Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say … usual while you have acute bronchitis. Try over-the counter medicines such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say … to treat sinusitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try other medicines and home treatment instead. Key points to remember …
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… Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want to have … is a health problem, not a character flaw or weakness. The medicines won't change your personality. Antidepressants …
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… Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? Decision Point You may … can cause depression. The safety and long-term effects of medicines used to treat depression in children and teens are …
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Osteoporosis in Men On this page: Related … starting at age 50. These tools can help you decide if you should be screened for osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor … Osteoporosis Canada recommends that all Canadian adults take daily vitamin D supplements. The vitamin D …
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… HIV: Taking Antiretroviral Medicines Actionset Overview Taking antiretroviral medicines … are combined in a single pill. Most of the time, they are taken once or twice a day. For treatment to work well, try … handle a missed dose. Talk with your doctor about what you should do if you miss a dose. If you take more than one …
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Osteoporosis Screening On this page: Overview Related … If you or your doctor thinks you may be at risk for osteoporosis, you may have a screening test if you have: A … for broken bones caused by osteoporosis, routine testing should start sooner. footnote 1 Osteoporosis Canada …