- 21. Typhoid fever
- (Typhoid fever)
- ... prescribed antibiotics Ciprofloxacin (Cipro). In the United States, doctors often prescribe this for nonpregnant adults. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin). This injectable antibiotic is an alternative ...
- 22. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- ... your child any prescribed medications, especially insulin, without first consulting your child's doctor. Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease. Helping your child follow his or her diabetes treatment ...
- 23. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... control your blood sugar in several different ways. Diabetes medications. Often, people who are newly diagnosed will be prescribed metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, others), a diabetes medication ...
- 24. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... if it's elevated. Some research has found an insulin pump to be more effective at controlling blood sugar levels than injections are. Oral medications are sometimes prescribed as well, such as: ...
- 25. Tuberous sclerosis
- (Tuberous sclerosis)
- ... signs and symptoms. For example: Medication. Anti-epileptic drugs may be prescribed to control seizures, and other medications may be prescribed to help manage behavior problems. A medication ...
- 26. Truncus arteriosus
- (Truncus arteriosus)
- ... to ensure proper nutrition and medications to improve heart and lung function. Medications Medications that may be prescribed prior to surgery may include: Digoxin (Lanoxin). This drug, also ...
- 27. Tourette syndrome
- (Tourette syndrome )
- ... Central adrenergic inhibitors, such as clonidine (Catapres) or guanfacine (Tenex). Typically prescribed for high blood pressure, these drugs may help control behavioral symptoms, such as impulse ...
- 28. Cervical dystonia
- (Cervical dystonia)
- ... work for different people, and if you find one that works, it usually will continue to work for you. Some types of alternative medicine techniques may help the medications prescribed to treat cervical ...
- 29. Tonsillitis
- (Tonsillitis)
- ... by mouth for 10 days is the most common antibiotic treatment prescribed for tonsillitis caused by group A streptococcus. If your child is allergic to penicillin, your doctor will prescribe an alternative ...
- 30. Grand mal seizure
- (Grand mal seizure)
- ... medications exactly as prescribed. Always call your doctor before adding other prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs or herbal remedies. And never stop taking your medication without talking ...
- 31. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... prescribed types of drugs are: Anti-platelet drugs. These medications make your platelets, one of the circulating blood cell types, less likely to stick together. When blood vessels are injured, ...
- 32. Thrombophlebitis
- (Thrombophlebitis)
- ... increased risk of deep vein thrombosis, talk to your doctor before your flight. He or she may recommend that you use: Compression stockings Any prescribed blood-thinning medication as directed Aspirin ...
- 33. Teen depression
- (Teen depression)
- ... escitalopram (Lexapro). However, as with adults, other medications may be prescribed at the doctor's discretion (off label). Types of antidepressants include: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ...
- 34. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping treatment too soon or skipping doses can allow the bacteria that are still alive to become resistant to those drugs, leading to TB that is much more dangerous ...
- 35. Tapeworm infection
- (Tapeworm infection)
- ... intestinal tapeworm infection, medication will likely be prescribed to get rid of it. Treatments for intestinal infections The most common treatment for tapeworm infection involves oral medications ...
- 36. Herniated disk
- (Herniated disk)
- ... confusion and constipation are possible side effects from these drugs. Decrease or eliminate your Tylenol use if these combination medications are prescribed. Nerve pain medications. Drugs such ...
- 37. Rosacea
- (Rosacea)
- ... oral antibiotics to treat rosacea, more for their anti-inflammatory properties than to kill bacteria. Oral antibiotics are also prescribed because they tend to work faster than topical ones. Common prescription ...
- 38. Rheumatic fever
- (Rheumatic fever)
- ... all doses of the medication as prescribed — there's little to no chance of developing rheumatic fever. If your child has one or more episodes of strep throat or scarlet fever that aren't treated or not ...
- 39. Retinal detachment
- (Retinal detachment )
- ... the vision you have with glasses that are specifically prescribed for the effects of retinal detachment. Keep an extra pair of glasses in the car. Brighten your home. Have proper light in your home ...
- 40. Restless legs syndrome
- (Restless legs syndrome)
- ... of RLS may start at 6 p.m. This is called augmentation. Your doctor may substitute another medication to combat the problem. Most of the drugs prescribed to treat RLS aren't recommended for pregnant ...
