Sentences with phrase «term use of these medications»

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis can also place people at risk of side effects from the long - term use of medications such as steroids and injectable medications.

We do know of serious risks — most notably diabetes and obesity — associated with the long - term use of medications such as Risperdal, Seroquel, and Zyprexa.

Male cats that have been neutered have twice the risk of diabetes, and long - term use of medications containing corticosteroids put both dogs and cats at a much higher risk.

Pain medications and anti-inflammatory drugs can have some very serious side effects on dogs, and long - term use of these medications is not ideal.

Treatment methods include long term use of medications to control thyroid hormone levels, this approach, while effective, has side effects.

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Accordingly, he warns against long - term use of such psychotropic medications when treating depression and anxiety disorders.

My midwife gave me a selection of peer - reviewed articles about mothers on opiate medication and as she explained to me, there's no evidence that opiate use during pregnancy causes birth defects etc or long term adverse outcomes (learning disabilities etc).

The usual treatments for good baby health for the above symptoms include, air humidification, eliminate exposure to smoke or other common irritants and short - term use of prescribed medications like decongestants if your child is not having difficulty breathing.

She said much more work needs to be done to study the short - and long - term outcomes of medication use during pregnancy.

«Furthermore, given the continued use of psychotropic medications in very young children and concerns regarding their effects on the developing brain, future studies on the long - term effects of psychotropic medication use in this age group are essential.»

The results suggest that use of pain medications increases in the year before hip - replacement surgery, with a further increase immediately afterward, followed by a long - term decrease.

«The probe may potentially be useful to monitor patient's response to medication,» said Associate Professor Louis Tan, Senior Consultant, Department of Neurology at the National Neuroscience Institute, whose team has recently shown in a separate study that long term use of a MAO - B inhibitor reduces the progression of early Parkinson's disease.

Proactive monitoring and dose adjustment of infliximab, a medication commonly used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), could improve a patient's chances of having a long - term successful response to therapy, a pilot observational study at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center concludes.

«Benefits of long - term use of ADHD medications questioned.»

In the meantime, oncologists should advise all smokers to quit smoking traditional combustible cigarettes, encourage use of FDA - approved cessation medications, refer patients for smoking cessation counseling, and provide education about the potential risks and lack of known benefits of long - term e-cigarette use.»

Long - term exposure to high levels of road traffic and ozone significantly increases the risk of asthma symptoms, asthma attacks or the need for use of asthma medications, according to a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal [1].

Long - term and / or high - dose use of a class of medications used for hay fever, depression and other ills has been linked in a new study to a higher risk of dementia.

MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News)-- Long - term and / or high - dose use of a class of medications used for hay fever, depression and other ills has been linked in a new study to a higher risk of dementia.

Unlike other asthma medications that are fast - acting and can stop such symptoms, corticosteroids treat the underlying inflammation of asthma; they are used to manage the symptoms of the condition over the long term.

Dry eye can also be a side effect of some medications or the result of hormonal fluctuations or long - term use of contact lenses.

Medications may also contribute to low «T», as the popular term goes along with prior use of steroids — bodybuilders are notorious for this issue.

However, when we wipe out the beneficial bacteria — and they are extremely vulnerable to broad spectrum antibiotics, to the contraceptive pill, to steroid medications prescribed on a long term basis, in fact to the majority of modern drugs that are used on a repeat prescription basis — we end up with what is called gut dysbiosis (damaged gut flora).

Before choosing to use this medication, talk to your doctor about the long - term goal and duration of treatment.

Though of course as a systemic medication, the Diflucan has much greater potential for side effects, including liver toxicity when used longer term.

Taken often, though, and over the long term, the way many individuals use them, it's possible for them to ultimately lead to some of the same conditions the prescription medications do.

This data suggests a different effect of ketosis on glucose homeostasis in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.21 Other studies support the long - term efficacy of ketogenic diets in managing complications of T2D.36, 37 Although significant reductions in fat mass often results when individuals restrict carbohydrate, the improvements in glycaemic control, haemoglobin A1c and lipid markers, as well as reduced use or withdrawal of insulin and other medications in many cases, occurs before significant weight loss occurs.

Treatment of Insomnia: An Alternative Approach Alternative Medicine Review 2000 (Jun); 5 (3): 249 — 259 ~ FULL TEXT Conventional medical treatment for insomnia includes psychological and pharmacological approaches; however, long - term use of frequently prescribed medications can lead to habituation and problematic withdrawal symptoms.

Parents concerned about the side effects and long - term use of conventional medications are increasingly seeking alternatives to pharmacologic treatment.

Due to scientific studies showing the negative consequences to bone mineral density from long - term overuse of AI medications, we adamantly recommend that AI's are ONLY used for short periods of time.

They are put on a medication (or buy one over the counter) that has never been studied for long - term use, and that population - based observational studies link to pathogenic overgrowth of bacteria, fracture, and nutrient deficiency.

Despite the high use of sleep medication, increasing evidence has demonstrated that long - term use of such drugs may have negative side - effects including dependency, day - time drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, confusion, and memory problems (Ramar & Olsen, 2013).

For serious cases of noise phobia, medical interventions like room diffusers and premise sprays should be used to calm your pet down — furkids with severe anxiety might be prescribed long - term medications that have to be administered daily by your veterinarian.

Consistent use of long term or long acting forms of medication can prevent pain from becoming established and this is of huge benefit to your dog.

However, some studies have shown that low doses can be used safely over the long - term and may even slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in cats.3 Other medications like buprenorphine, tramadol, amantidine, gabapentin, and corticosteroids (e.g., prednisolone) have all been used to improve patient comfort in cats with arthritis.

The term anesthesia indicates the use of medication to block sensation, typically resulting in unconsciousness.

Prednisone and other types of cortisone - type medications can be very useful in relieving allergy symptoms, although they are known to cause a number of side effects when used long - term.

The root cause of the behavior must first be identified and then modified using desensitization exercises, counter-conditioning, behavior prevention, behavior modification and sometimes short - term medication.

In simple terms, your pet feels better with a non-invasive treatment that encourages healing without the use of medication.

Severe cases may need to be on long term anti-anxiety medications like Prozac in addition to the use of the short term drugs.

Dogs are treated in the short term to bring the body back into balance with the use of intravenous fluids and medications which replace missing cortisol.

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that's approved for long - term use may be prescribed to relieve your dog's pain and inflammation, thereby improving quality of life.

Veterinarians can contribute to loss of insulin sensitivity by prescribing drugs that cause insulin resistance, especially if these medications are used long term or if long - acting forms are chosen.

See below for list of medications commonly used in the long - term management of this problem.

If the response to oral corticosteroids is good, they may be continued long term, supplemented with some of the other medications mentioned below, or used only during asthma flare - ups.

For long - term management of urinary incontinence (urine leakage) in dogs by tightening the bladder sphincter muscle May be used in combination with diethylstilbesterol (an estrogen) What dogs / cats should not take this medication?

To reduce the amount of stomach acid produced and protect against ulcer formation Manages nausea, and encourages normal stomach and intestinal contractions (prevents pooling of food) Used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, poisonings, parvovirus infections, and any disease involving protracted vomiting Used in combination with long - term medications with stomach irritation tendencies Used in the treatment of megaesophagus or other conditions where the esophagus is continually exposed to vomit / reflux / stomach acid 3 - 13 times stronger than cimetidine What dogs / cats should not take this medication?

Acupuncture can provide pain relief without the side effects that may be associated with long - term use of anti-inflammatory medications.

He has been instrumental in developing Senior Pet Health Guidelines and is a founder of the International Veterinary Senior Care Society (IVSCS), founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), developed the most widely used Long - term Medication Monitoring protocols, and was a leading voice in promoting extended - duration vaccination practices for dogs and cats.

If your veterinarian feels that your cat is truly experiencing an obsessive - compulsive issue, he or she may prescribe medications to be used short - term to enhance the efficacy of the behavior modification work you are doing at home.

As with all «off label» medications, unapproved for use in animals by the FDA, use should be based upon individual case selection and with the owner's fully aware of the potential side effects and long - term uncertainty regarding safety.