Drugs can help treat or prevent certain medical problems, but they can be complicated to understand. Learn more about prescription and OTC drugs, including how to take them safely, how to find the best ones suited for you, and more.

Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers Is Now Selling Semaglutide: Here's What You Should Know
A close-up of a blue Viagra tablet
Levitra (Vardenafil) vs. Viagra (Sildenafil): Comparing Two ED Drugs
Close-up of bottle of Cymbalta on pharmacy shelf with blurred background
Cymbalta vs. Lexapro for Depression: Which Is Better?
Close-up of pharmacist's hand holding a box of Ozempic (semaglutide) at a pharmacy
A Guide to Your Ozempic Dosage
An older woman takes her blood pressure at home beside a blister pack of pills and a mug on the table
What Do Beta-Blockers Treat and How Do They Work?
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Understanding Cannabinoids and Their Medical Uses
Cough Drops
Is It Possible to Overdose on Cough Drops?
Close up of an older person's hand holding pills with a pill box on the counter
What Are the Side Effects of Statins?
Mucinex vs. DayQuil: Similarities and Differences
Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Mucinex?
Woman in front of a mirror holding face oil for daily skincare routine in a bottle with a dropper
Adapalene vs. Retinol: Which One Is Right For You?
Close up of pregnant person holding a pill in one hand and a glass of water in the other
Is It Safe to Take Advil (Ibuprofen) During Pregnancy?
Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine with the side effects sheet
How Common Is Stomach Paralysis From Obesity Medication?
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A New Oral Antibiotic Is Available to Treat UTIs
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A New Drug Is Helping Cervical Cancer Patients Live Longer
Close-up of the last orange colored cough drop in a blister pack
OTC Medications to Soothe a Sore Throat
Bottles of Pepto Bismol sitting on a pharmacy shelf
OTC and Prescription Medications for Diarrhea
A box of generic gabapentin pills with tablets in pill pack on top
How Long It Takes Gabapentin to Treat Nerve Pain
Man looking at pill bottle while sitting at desk and listening to a doctor on a video conference at home
When to Take Atorvastatin: Morning or Night?
Omeprazole
The Differences Between Famotidine and Omeprazole
CHICAGO - JUNE 26: Pfizer's Neosporin is displayed on a shelf at a Walgreens store June 26, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois.
Neosporin for Cut Treatment
Wellbutrin vs. Lexapro
Wellbutrin vs. Lexapro: What to Know
mother Checking son's temperature
Zithromax (Azithromycin) for Kids: Dosing and Safe Use
Female at home sick, sneezing into a tissue while sitting on the couch
Mucinex D vs Mucinex DM: What’s the Difference?
Morning after pill in blister packet on table
Plan B Side Effects: Here’s How Long They Last
Rybelsus vs. Ozempic
Rybelsus vs. Ozempic: Similarities and Differences
medication aisle
What Is Rhus Toxicodendron Used For?
Trulicity vs. Ozempic thumbnail
Trulicity vs. Ozempic: What's the Difference?
Doxycycline pill bottle
Taking Doxycycline for a Sinus Infection? Here's What to Expect
Pharmacy tech handing customer a prescription
Taking Lexapro? Here’s What to Expect in the First Week
Closeup of white pills spilling out of orange prescription pill bottle.
What Are the Most Common Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections?
How to Safely Stop Taking Metoprolol
How to Safely Stop Taking Metoprolol
woman touching midsection
How Quickly Does Amoxicillin Work?
Doctor treating a hand burn
How Silvadene Cream Treats Burns and Wounds
Cialis pill bottle
How to Get Maximum Effect From Cialis (Tadalafil)
Customer and pharmacist discussing a product
How Long Does Monistat 1 Stay Inside You?
Person on couch experiencing knee pain from arthritis
Is Gabapentin an Effective Treatment for Arthritis?
Extra Strength Tylenol
How Much Tylenol Extra Strength Is Safe to Take?
Close-up of Mucinex brand expectorant
Sudafed vs. Mucinex: What’s the Difference?
Close-up of a white oxycodone hydrochloride 5 mg pill, marked as 05 52, resting on its edge
Tramadol vs. Oxycodone: What Are the Differences?
A photo composite with pills and a semaglutide pen
8 FDA-Approved Drugs for Weight Management
Miralax bottle
The Differences Between Metamucil and Miralax
Person at home on cough, being sick
Anti-Nausea Medicine: What Products Should I Use?
Omeprazole vs. Pantoprazole
Omeprazole vs. Pantoprazole: Similarities & Differences
Hand holding a pill in front of a table with a glass of water
Prozac (Fluoxetine) vs. Zoloft (Sertraline): Which Is Right For You?
metformin tablets
Is Weight Loss a Side Effect of Metformin?
Sinus drainage drug options
Best Medications for Sinus Drainage
Phentermine vs. Adderall: Similarities & Differences
Phentermine vs. Adderall: Similarities & Differences
Box and blister pack of amoxicillin antibiotics
Taking Amoxicillin for a Sinus Infection: What to Expect
Citrucel vs. Metamucil
Citrucel vs. Metamucil: Similarities & Differences
Woman using nasal spray in bed
Nasal Corticosteroid Spray vs. Oral Antihistamine: Which Is Better?
How Late Can Your Period Be After Taking Plan B One-Step?
How Late Can Your Period Be After Taking Plan B One-Step?
A bottle of MiraLAX powder
How Long Does MiraLax Last in the Body?
Comparing Adapalene vs. Tretinoin
Comparing Adapalene vs. Tretinoin
Refreshment after hiking in the woods
How Much Water Should I Drink While Taking Water Pills?
Wegovy package
The Differences Between Saxenda and Wegovy
Woman holding contraceptive pills in blister pack and glass of water
Birth Control Pills: Common Brand and Generic Names
Pregabalin vs. Gabapentin: What's the Difference?
Pregabalin vs. Gabapentin: What's the Difference?
How long does it take Wellbutrin to work
How Long Does It Take for Wellbutrin to Work?
dentist replacement antibiotics
Do I Need Antibiotics for Dental Work After a Joint Replacement?
Checking the time
How Quickly Does Xanax Work?