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A medication is a licenced drug taken to cure or reduce symptoms of an illness or medical condition. Medications are generally divided into two groups -- over the counter (OTC) medications, which are available in pharmacies and supermarkets without special restrictions, and Prescription only medicines (POM), which must be prescribed by a physician. Most OTC medication is generally considered to be safe enough that most persons will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the UK have a third category of pharmacy medicines which can only be sold in registered pharmacies, by or under the supervision of a pharmacist. However, the precise distinction between OTC and prescription depends on the legal jurisdiction. Medications are typically produced by pharmaceutical companies and are often patented. Those that are not patented are called generic drugs.
Classification
Medication can be usually classified in various ways, e.g. by its chemical properties, mode of administration, or biological system affected. An elaborate and widely used classification system is the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System.
Types of medication
For the gastrointestinal tract or digestive system
- Upper digestive tract: antacids, reflux suppressants, antiflatulents, antidopaminergics, proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists, cytoprotectants, prostaglandin analogues
- Lower digestive tract: laxatives, antispasmodics, antidiarrhoeals, bile acid sequestrants, opioids
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Drugs and Medications :: Pharmacy
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@KimberlyEOwens: I'm sorry. I'm on pain medication. I had gum surgery today, so I'm not really with it.
DanielJGokeyFan (Meaghan Bynum) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:10:13 -0000
@KimberlyEOwens: I'm sorry. I'm on pain medication. I had gum surgery today, so I'm not really with it.
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in serious need of cough medication.
phillygoboom (Phillson Rajan) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:02:49 -0000
in serious need of cough medication.
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eengineerm (mohamad A . almbayed) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:01:34 -0000
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Crohn's Disease Medication: Available Healing
CheekyBumBums (CheekyBumBum) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:00:02 -0000
Crohn's Disease Medication: Available Healing
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moby74 (Mohsein Sani) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:58:53 -0000
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A Different Kind of Drug War - An article which discusses a higher standard of care when prescribing mind-altering drugs for school children.
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AtHealth: Medications for Mental Illnesses - NIH booklet to help people understand the use of medication in the treatment of mental illness.
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Brainzaps: A Journal of Effexor Withdrawal - A support and awareness-raising resource for those experiencing discontinuation effects from the antidepressant Effexor, including a blog documenting the author's withdrawal process.
Business Week: When the Cure May Make You Sicker - Article that presents an argument that most prescription medications are not really safe. Author cites psychiatric medications that have caused problems.
Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) - Information on the use of medications in the treatment of mental illness. Site investigates and exposes human rights violations in the psychiatric industries.
Doctor Z - Dr. Scott Zentner, board-certified psychiatrist, shares his insights about new psychotropic medications and other mental health issues.
Freedom Mag - News and articles regarding the negative aspects of psychiatric drugs.
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HalfDoctor Psychiatric Medication Forum - Factual information and personal stories on common psychiatric medications. No registration required to read or share.
Meta Description: [ Psychiatric medication discussion forums and personal stories of expereince. ]
HelpGuide - Medications for Treating Depression and Anxiety - Non-commercial resources for learning about the risks and benefits of medications for depression and anxiety. Also includes information on controversies surrounding SSRIs.
Meta Description: [ Guide to antidepressant medications, including how effective they are for depression, safety concerns, side effects, and the treatment alternatives. ]
International Coalition for Drug Awareness - A group dedicated to educating others about the dangers of prescription medications. Site concentrates mainly on SSRI serotonin-enhancing medications.
Med Help International Mental Health Forum - A question forum for prescription psychiatric drugs, answered by a medical doctor. Readers can view previous answers at no charge.
Meta Description: [ MedHelp's Ask-a-Doctor Mental Health Forum. This forum is for questions and support regarding Mental Health. Questions will be answered by a medical expert. ]
Medicate Your Dissent - Article by philosopher and medical ethicist Carl Elliott that considers the effect of anti-depressants on dissent.
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People: Lisa Marie Presley Climbs Capitol Hill - Article about Presley testifying before congress regarding over-medication of kids, and controversy over ADHD and its treatment protocols.
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Shrink-Rapt Poetry? - An article by a poet, Dean Blehert, on the possible danger of administering psychotropic drugs to creative people.
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What You Should Know About Psychiatry and Psychiatric Drugs - Book reviews and psychiatric drug data.
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Why Am I Taking so Many Medications? - Positive and negative reasons for the increase in medication use in America. A balanced view of this phenomenon.
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