Medication
noun
A substance used to treat or cure a disease or disorder, which is usually taken by mouth, injections, or by applying it to the skin.
The doctor prescribed me some medication for my cold.
Often appears as...
- take medication
- prescribe medication
noun
A substance used to treat or cure a disease or disorder, which is usually taken by mouth, injections, or by applying it to the skin.
The doctor prescribed me some medication for my cold.
Often appears as...
- take medication
- prescribe medication
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Context
Used in medical or health-related situations, often when discussing treatment plans with healthcare professionals.
Your medication schedule is outlined here.
Pro Tip 2/3Collocation Patterns
Commonly used with verbs like 'take', 'prescribe', and 'adjust', indicating actions related to medication.
I need to adjust my medication dosage.
Pro Tip 3/3Regularity Implication
The term often implies a consistent routine, as many medications must be taken regularly to be effective.
She takes her medication twice a day.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Context
Used in medical or health-related situations, often when discussing treatment plans with healthcare professionals.
Your medication schedule is outlined here.
Pro Tip 2/3Collocation Patterns
Commonly used with verbs like 'take', 'prescribe', and 'adjust', indicating actions related to medication.
I need to adjust my medication dosage.
Pro Tip 3/3Regularity Implication
The term often implies a consistent routine, as many medications must be taken regularly to be effective.
She takes her medication twice a day.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Context
Used in medical or health-related situations, often when discussing treatment plans with healthcare professionals.
Your medication schedule is outlined here.
Pro Tip 2/3Collocation Patterns
Commonly used with verbs like 'take', 'prescribe', and 'adjust', indicating actions related to medication.
I need to adjust my medication dosage.
Pro Tip 3/3Regularity Implication
The term often implies a consistent routine, as many medications must be taken regularly to be effective.
She takes her medication twice a day.
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What happens during a...
Lots of fiber from vegetables, chicken and fish instead of red meat, whole grains and nuts like walnuts and almonds all seem to be beneficial. A good diet and exercise plan can also keep your weight in a healthy range, which will lower your heart attack risk as well. And of course, medications can also help prevent heart attacks.
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What is depression? -...
over ten years to ask for help. But there are very effective treatments. Medications and therapy complement each other to boost brain chemicals. In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy, which is like a controlled seizure in the patient's brain, is also very helpful. Other promising treatments,
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Small Creatures In Need...
world so i oversee a lot of the care of the animals that we have in the wildlife casualty along with the rest of the team so making sure that they're looked after and cleaned out and fed and have the right medication etc and also you know supervise other members of the team in doing so
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How equal do we want the...
Some people, we told them it was cheap. And the expensive pain medication worked better. It relieved more pain from people, because expectations do change our physiology. And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game
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How the food you eat...
We don't yet have the blueprint for exactly which good bacteria a robust gut needs, but we do know that it's important for a healthy microbiome to have a variety of bacterial species. Many factors affect our microbiomes, including our environment, medications like antibiotics,
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What is bipolar...
These mood stabilizing medications work by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain, thereby strengthening the viable neural connections. Other frequently used medications include antipsychotics, which alter the effects of dopamine, and electroconvulsive therapy,
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How does asthma work? -...
and exposure to triggers can't always be controlled. This is where inhalers, the primary treatment for asthma, come in. These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms. Inhalers transport medication along the affected airways
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This Is What Happens to...
brain trying to regain its balance but there is hope for Susan though the road to recovery can be challenging and there may be setbacks treatments can retrain Susan's brain with the help of medication and therapy Susan finds pleasure in her life once again
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The psychological weight...
normal blood sugar without medication for more than five years i am no longer a type 2 diabetic so thank you very much so if any of you have a health issue that you need to deal with or a life change you need to deal
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What causes kidney...
can be caused by bacterial infection. And even rarer stones can result from genetic disorders or certain medications. A kidney stone can go undetected until it starts to move.
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What happens during a...
Lots of fiber from vegetables, chicken and fish instead of red meat, whole grains and nuts like walnuts and almonds all seem to be beneficial. A good diet and exercise plan can also keep your weight in a healthy range, which will lower your heart attack risk as well. And of course, medications can also help prevent heart attacks.
Video examples
What is depression? -...
over ten years to ask for help. But there are very effective treatments. Medications and therapy complement each other to boost brain chemicals. In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy, which is like a controlled seizure in the patient's brain, is also very helpful. Other promising treatments,
Video examples
Small Creatures In Need...
world so i oversee a lot of the care of the animals that we have in the wildlife casualty along with the rest of the team so making sure that they're looked after and cleaned out and fed and have the right medication etc and also you know supervise other members of the team in doing so
Video examples
How equal do we want the...
Some people, we told them it was cheap. And the expensive pain medication worked better. It relieved more pain from people, because expectations do change our physiology. And of course, we all know that in sports, if you are a fan of a particular team, you can't help but see the game
Video examples
How the food you eat...
We don't yet have the blueprint for exactly which good bacteria a robust gut needs, but we do know that it's important for a healthy microbiome to have a variety of bacterial species. Many factors affect our microbiomes, including our environment, medications like antibiotics,
Video examples
What is bipolar...
These mood stabilizing medications work by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain, thereby strengthening the viable neural connections. Other frequently used medications include antipsychotics, which alter the effects of dopamine, and electroconvulsive therapy,
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
and exposure to triggers can't always be controlled. This is where inhalers, the primary treatment for asthma, come in. These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms. Inhalers transport medication along the affected airways
Video examples
This Is What Happens to...
brain trying to regain its balance but there is hope for Susan though the road to recovery can be challenging and there may be setbacks treatments can retrain Susan's brain with the help of medication and therapy Susan finds pleasure in her life once again
Video examples
The psychological weight...
normal blood sugar without medication for more than five years i am no longer a type 2 diabetic so thank you very much so if any of you have a health issue that you need to deal with or a life change you need to deal
Video examples
What causes kidney...
can be caused by bacterial infection. And even rarer stones can result from genetic disorders or certain medications. A kidney stone can go undetected until it starts to move.
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Shannon Purser
American Actress
I was diagnosed with OCD and depression, and that was a huge relief, because now my struggles had a name and could be reckoned with. With a combination of therapy and medication, I got better. I learned to love life again. My problems didn't go away, but they became much easier to face.
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Sharice Davids
American Politician
Folks in our community have a lot of daily pressures to deal with. Worrying about the rising cost of lifesaving medications shouldn't be one of them. They deserve elected leaders who will fight for them, not special interests, and that is exactly what I will continue to do.
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Rui Patricio
I don't do much physical yoga anymore, but I do use yoga for a series of medication techniques, and I do them every day. It keeps me in good health, keeps me good on the inside, and I use these techniques to keep my personal life on form.
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Robert Rinder
English Judge
An actor with a genuine gift has the power to transport you from whatever your own pains may be into an entirely different world, freeing you from whatever you may be going through. At its best, it can be better than any medication.
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Nobu Matsuhisa
Japanese Chef
It's not unusual for me to wake up in the middle of the night and not know where I am. I take sleep medication to deal with all the flights. But I find it helps to eat at the same time every day.
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John Corey Whaley
American Writer
I've found that a combination of therapy and medication, along with lifestyle choices like eating better and exercising regularly, helps me cope well with my anxiety.
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Mardy Fish
American Tennis Player
I was at the bottom, man. I was in a deep, deep place. It wasn't like I needed a little bit of medication and a couple of therapy sessions, and then we're back.
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Lili Reinhart
American Actress
I am on medication - I've talked about that before - just to help my anxiety, so I'm not depressed all the time.
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Tanya Tucker
American Musician
But the main thing is that medication, too, is not all the help.
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Carnie Wilson
American Musician
Medication can help us live a happier life.
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Shannon Purser
American Actress
I was diagnosed with OCD and depression, and that was a huge relief, because now my struggles had a name and could be reckoned with. With a combination of therapy and medication, I got better. I learned to love life again. My problems didn't go away, but they became much easier to face.
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Sharice Davids
American Politician
Folks in our community have a lot of daily pressures to deal with. Worrying about the rising cost of lifesaving medications shouldn't be one of them. They deserve elected leaders who will fight for them, not special interests, and that is exactly what I will continue to do.
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Rui Patricio
I don't do much physical yoga anymore, but I do use yoga for a series of medication techniques, and I do them every day. It keeps me in good health, keeps me good on the inside, and I use these techniques to keep my personal life on form.
Quote examples
Robert Rinder
English Judge
An actor with a genuine gift has the power to transport you from whatever your own pains may be into an entirely different world, freeing you from whatever you may be going through. At its best, it can be better than any medication.
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Nobu Matsuhisa
Japanese Chef
It's not unusual for me to wake up in the middle of the night and not know where I am. I take sleep medication to deal with all the flights. But I find it helps to eat at the same time every day.
Quote examples
John Corey Whaley
American Writer
I've found that a combination of therapy and medication, along with lifestyle choices like eating better and exercising regularly, helps me cope well with my anxiety.
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Mardy Fish
American Tennis Player
I was at the bottom, man. I was in a deep, deep place. It wasn't like I needed a little bit of medication and a couple of therapy sessions, and then we're back.
Quote examples
Lili Reinhart
American Actress
I am on medication - I've talked about that before - just to help my anxiety, so I'm not depressed all the time.
Quote examples
Tanya Tucker
American Musician
But the main thing is that medication, too, is not all the help.
Quote examples
Carnie Wilson
American Musician
Medication can help us live a happier life.
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