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Antibiotics
Antibiotics attack bacteria – germs responsible for certain infections. Each antibiotic attacks different types of bacteria and will be useful for treating particular infections.


Antipsychotic medication
The best treatment for psychotic illness usually includes a combination of antipsychotic medication, psychological therapy and community support.


Medicinal cannabis: uses and side effects
Medicinal cannabis (medical marijuana) is cannabis that's prescribed by a doctor to relieve symptoms or treat a condition. There are several natural and man-made types that can be accessed in Australia.
Complementary Medicine Articles


Some dietary supplements may disappoint you
A US group studied the effects of a wide range of supplements in 30,000 people over a 20 year period, this is what they found.


Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis, but do they work?


Colds, flu and complementary medicines
Two out of three Australians regularly use alternative medicines, but what do we really know about the effectiveness of complementary approaches for colds and flu?
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Hay fever treatments
Antihistamines work fast and are good at treating mild symptoms of hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose, whereas corticosteroid nasal sprays may take several days to work.


Prescription medicines
Prescription medicines are an important part of treating and preventing illness. However, incorrect use of these medicines can make them unsafe.


Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors for depression
Venlafaxine, duloxetine and desvenlafaxine are medicines called serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). They are used to treat depression and some anxiety disorders and nerve pain.





