What’s the difference? Ativan vs. Xanax
Ativan (lorazepam) and Xanax (alprazolam) are prescription medications used to treat anxiety. They belong to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, or benzos for short. There are more than a dozen benzos available by prescription, and both Ativan and Xanax are...
Medication showdown: Ritalin vs. Adderall
Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) are first-line stimulant medications that are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. ADHD includes symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention that begins in...
Effective Treatments for Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus)
Onychomycosis is the medical word for a chronic fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails. Toenail fungus most often occurs in adults, but also can occur in children. Signs and symptoms of nail fungus Nail discolorationExtra skin cells growing between the nail...
Can Oral Thrush Be Treated Over-the-Counter?
What is oral thrush and where does it come from? Thrush is another term for an infection caused by a type of yeast in the Candida family of fungus. You may also hear it called Candidiasis, which is the medical term for thrush. Candida is part of your body’s...
