August 2021

Although less potent than other opioids, codeine still causes very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when stopped abruptly.Codeine is an opiate used in pain relievers and cough medicines. Although sometimes available as a single ingredient…

Sumatriptan is a generic prescription drug. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it to treat migraine in adults.Migraine is a disease that can cause severe headaches and other symptoms, such as nausea. Some people have sensory…

When listing common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), migraine attacks are usually not included. However, some research has suggested that people with MS have a higher incidence of certain headaches, such as migraine.While migraine is…

Debilitating depression occurs when a person suffers from particularly severe or prolonged depression. It can have a serious effect on the quality of life and the ability to function, but treatments are available. Anyone with…

Three people share their experiences with chronic disease and what they've learned about finding treatments that really help them.The year of the headacheAnikah Salim had a headache in September 2014. No big deal. She suffered from…

Photophobia refers to increased sensitivity to light, which can lead to pain or avoidance. People with the condition find normal light to be too bright.Migraines and dry eyes are common causes photophobia. Additional causes include an…

Drug overdoses kill hundreds of people in Saskatchewan. (Dan Zakreski / CBC - image credit) The names are both mysterious and familiar: fentanyl, carfentanyl, hydromorphone, oxycodone. Familiar because they appear regularly in…

The group warmed up before playing a game by rallying without scoring points, which explains the pickleballs scattered all over the field. By James KinneenHometown Weekly Reporter If you've been to Bird Park lately to play a…

The names are both mysterious and familiar: fentanyl, carfentanyl, hydromorphone, oxycodone. Familiar because they appear regularly in stories about Saskatchewan's opioid crisis and overdose deaths. Mysterious because, beyond reading in…

It was just before midnight on April 6 when the nursing station at the Federal Correctional Hospital in Butner, North Carolina, received a call about an inmate crying for help.When a nurse arrived at cell 5420D, she looked inside and saw…

Like most medicines, Reyvow can cause mild to severe side effects. The lists below describe some of the more common side effects that Reyvow can cause. These lists do not include all possible side effects.Keep in mind that the side…

Sumatriptan is a prescription drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. It is one of the triptans, a group of prescription migraine…

Getting enough, good quality sleep can help prevent and treat headaches. Various studies have linked lack of sleep to different types of headaches.Getting enough sleep is an integral part of good health. When a person sleeps, their body…

Considering medication for your young child or teenager can be scary, but educating yourself can help allay those feelings.Medication continues to be an effective treatment option for many people with bipolar disorder. There are a variety…