Tamoxifen

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tamoxifen

Tamoxifen is used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women. Tamoxifen is also used to lower a woman's chance of developing breast cancer if she has a high risk (such as a family history of breast cancer). Tamoxifen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

tamsulosin

Tamsulosin is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Tamsulosin is not approved for use in women or children. Tamsulosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

tapentadol

Tapentadol is an opioid medicine that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tapentadol extended-release form (Nucynta ER) is for around-the-clock treatment of pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This form of tapentadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. Tapentadol may also be used for...

Tapentadol

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Tapeworm

A tapeworm is a parasite that attaches to the walls of the intestine after it enters a person's digestive tract. A person may become infected with tapeworms after eating raw or undercooked meat or fish that contains the worms. A tapeworm infection may not cause any symptoms. If symptoms are present, they may include...

Taping for Patellar Tracking Disorder

A special taping technique may help keep the kneecap in alignment. This can help reestablish normal movement and allow the muscles that hold the kneecap in place to redevelop properly. If taping seems to help you, your physical therapist can teach you the best way to tape your kneecap.

Tapping the Power of Optimism

What is optimism? Optimism is a hopeful, positive outlook on the future, yourself, and the world around you. It's a key part of resilience, the inner strength that helps you get through tough times. Optimism helps you see, feel, and think positively. But it has extra benefits you might not know about—optimism helps keep...

Tardive dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia causes a person to repeat the same movement over and over without being able to stop. This problem is caused by taking neuroleptic or antipsychotic medicines—used for mental health, nerve, and stomach problems—over a long period of time. Symptoms are usually mild. The most common ones include sticking...

Tardive Dyskinesia (Holistic)

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

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 for cancer

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

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...

Tart Cherry

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

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...

Taste Changes

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...

Tattoo and Piercing Safety

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...

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