Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Bipolar Disorder

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in marine or plant sources, such as fish oil and flaxseed oil. A few studies suggest that adding omega-3 fatty acids to medicine (such as lithium) can help reduce the depressive symptoms of bipolar disorder in some people. Omega-3 fatty acids don't seem to have an effect on the manic...

omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Certain prescription omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are used in adults, together with diet to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may also be used in combination with other vitamins in adults and children as a dietary supplement. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may...

Omega-6 Fatty Acids

How to Use It The Adequate Intake of linoleic acid recommended for adults by the Institute of Medicine is 11 to 17 grams per day depending on age and gender, which is equivalent to 5 to 6% of total daily calories. 2 Other authorities recommend up to 10% of total daily calories be consumed as omega-6 fatty acids...

omeprazole

Omeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. Omeprazole is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Omeprazole may also be given together with antibiotics to treat gastric...

Omeprazole

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate

Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate is a combination medicine used to treat heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). . This medicine is also used to treat certain type of ulcers, or to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Omeprazole and...

onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)

Botox is used in adults to treat cervical dystonia (abnormal head position and neck pain). . Botox is also used to treat muscle spasms and stiffness (spasticity) of the arms, hands, legs, and feet in adults and children at least 2 years old. This medicine will not treat spasticity caused by cerebral palsy. Botox is also...

onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma)

Onasemnogene abeparvovec is used to treat spinal muscular atrophy in children younger than 2 years old who have a specific gene mutation that affects nerve signals to the muscles. This medicine may not be effective in a child who is completely paralyzed or is dependent on a ventilator for breathing. Onasemnogene...

ondansetron (injection)

Ondansetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery or by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy). Ondansetron may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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