Involuntary muscle tics may be a consequence of long-term “antipsychotic” medication use. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Get some extra E Reduce the severity of TD by taking 1,600 IU of vitamin E every day under a doctor's supervision. Discover lecithin...
Target intraocular pressure is the level of pressure inside the eyes that a doctor sets for a person who has glaucoma or high eye pressure. The target pressure is based on the degree of optic nerve damage, the amount of visual field loss, and, to a lesser degree, the initial pressure in the eye and how widely it varies...
Targeted therapy uses medicines to attack specific targets or processes of cancer cells. These medicines help stop cancer cells from growing or spreading. Unlike chemotherapy, they target cancer cells and may cause less harm to normal cells. Targeted therapy is often given as a pill or put into a vein. It may be used...
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a pinching of the tibial nerve, which stretches down the back of the leg to the inner ankle. In this area of the ankle, a complex mix of nerves, muscles, and ligaments meet; this makes the tibial nerve prone to entrapment, or pinching. Symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome include foot pain and...
How It Works Tart cherries are especially high in anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid with strong antioxidant activity demonstrated in both test tube and double-blind human studies. 9 10 These and other flavonoids found in tart cherries have also been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects in test tube and animal...
Tasimelteon is a sedative that is used to treat non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder in adults. Tasimelteon is also used to treat nighttime sleep problems in people with a genetic disorder called Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). The capsule form of tasimelteon is for people with SMS who are at least 16 years old. The oral...
For sleeping. Brand Name(s): Hetlioz. Generic Name: Tasimelteon.
Taste changes may include the complete loss of taste (ageusia), partial loss of taste (hypogeusia), a distorted sense of taste (dysgeusia), such as a metallic taste, or an unpleasant or revolting taste (cacogeusia). A decrease in or loss of taste is common in older adults. It is part of the normal aging process and may...
If you are thinking about having a tattoo or body piercing, go to a reputable studio. Look for or ask about the following: Is it clean? The entire studio, including the bathroom, should be clean. Do the tattoo or piercing artists follow these steps to prevent infection? Wash their hands before putting on new, disposable...
Briefly discusses common problems from tattoos, including infection, skin reactions, and scarring. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
There are many ways to try to remove tattoos, including: Laser treatment. This is the treatment of choice. Several types of lasers are used to remove tattoos. Some lasers remove different types of ink better than others. Surgery to remove the inked areas (surgical excision). Dermabrasion. A handheld tool is used to...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages everyone to report adverse reactions to permanent and temporary tattoos and permanent makeup to the FDA's MedWatch. This agency monitors problems caused by cosmetic products and ingredients, including color additives. To report a problem, contact MedWatch: By mail...
How to Use It For the treatment of various medical conditions, doctors typically recommend 1.5 grams to as much as 6 grams or more per day. Where to Find It Taurine is found mostly in meat and fish. Except for infants, the human body is able to make taurine from cysteine—another amino acid. Possible Deficiencies Most...
Tavaborole topical is used to treat a fungal infection of the toenail called onychomycosis (ON e koe mye KOE sis). Tavaborole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly. Use the applicator to apply the medicine to the affected area. Before applying the medicine, clean the nails and surrounding skin. Remove any loose parts of the nail with a nail clipper or file. Apply...
Discusses Tay-Sachs disease, a genetic disorder in which little or no hex A enzyme is produced by the body. Discusses screening. Covers symptoms to watch for in babies and young children. Covers late-onset Tay-Sachs disease.
Tay-Sachs is an inherited genetic disease in which the body does not break down fatty compounds, called gangliosides, as it should. As the gangliosides build up in the brain and spinal cord, they damage the nerve cells, and then these cells cannot function properly. The three forms of Tay-Sachs disease include infantile...
This test for Tay-Sachs disease measures the amount of an enzyme called hexosaminidase A (Hex A) in the blood. Hex A breaks down fatty substances in the brain and nerves. Tay-Sachs is an inherited disease in which the body can't break down fatty substances as it should, so the fatty substances collect in the nerve cells...
Tazarotene topical (for use on skin) is a compound similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and may improve the appearance and texture of skin. The Avage brand of tazarotene cream is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles on the face, mottled light and dark skin patches on the face...
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Clean and dry the area to be treated before applying the medicine. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub it in. Follow the instructions on the package to use this medicine correctly. Do not cover the area after applying the medicine. Keep the medicine at room temperature...
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Shake the bottle well before using the medicine. Clean and dry the area to be treated before applying the medicine. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub it in. If you are using this medicine on the face, spray medicine into the palm of your hand and gently apply it to the...
DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Clean and dry the area to be treated before applying the medicine. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and rub it in. Follow the instructions on the package to use this medicine correctly. Do not cover the area after applying the medicine. Keep the medicine at room temperature...
For acne. Brand Name(s): Arazlo. Generic Name: Tazarotene.
Tazemetostat is used to treat advanced epithelioid sarcoma, a rare slow-growing type of soft tissue cancer. This medicine is used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed with surgery. Tazemetostat is for use in adults and children at least 16 years old. Tazemetostat was...
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Tazverik. Generic Name: Tazemetostat.
Tbo-filgrastim is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection. Tbo-filgrastim is used to reduce the duration of severe neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by receiving chemotherapy with certain...
Td vaccine can prevent tetanus and diphtheria. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria spreads from person to person. TETANUS (T) causes painful stiffening of the muscles. Tetanus can lead to serious health problems, including being unable to open the mouth, having trouble swallowing...
Tdap vaccine can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. TETANUS (T) causes painful stiffening of the muscles. Tetanus can lead to serious health problems, including being unable to open the mouth...
Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Adacel, Boostrix, Infanrix. Generic Name: DTaP Vaccine Adsorbed (generic for Infanrix), Tdap Vaccine (generic for Adacel), Tdap Vaccine (generic for Boostrix)
Botanical names: Melaleuca alternifolia How It Works The oil contains numerous chemicals known as terpenoids. Australian standards were established for the amount of one particular compound, terpinen-4-ol, which must make up at least 30% and preferably 40–50% of the oil for it to be medically useful. Another compound...
