(HealthDay News) — Medications prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may effectively manage symptoms, but they can also cause a number of side effects.
 
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to minimize side effects caused by ADHD drugs:

Take only the minimal dose necessary to control your symptoms. Speak with your doctor about [...]

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Alzheimer’s patients who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs face a higher risk of death than similar patients not given these medications do, British researchers report.
While the short-term use of antipsychotics has been found to benefit Alzheimer’s patients, studies have found that prolonged use can have serious side effects, including Parkinson-like symptoms, sedation, [...]

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(HealthDay News) — In women, factors such as hormonal changes, diet, illness, or use of certain medications can trigger the growth of excess or unwanted hair.
To remove or minimize its appearance, the U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions:

Bleach the hair so that it is less visible.
Shave, wax, pluck or chemically [...]

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