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Barbiturates are sedative-hypnotic medications, meaning they cause you to feel relaxed or sleepy. For over a century, they’ve treated many conditions, including seizures, migraines, insomnia and more. They’re less common today because of the risk of misuse and certain side effects. Treatment of barbiturate toxicity consists mainly of supportive care as there is no specific …

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If your body has become dependent on another opioid medication, your healthcare team may prescribe methadone to help you break that cycle of dependency. Relapse rates among people with opioid use disorders are very high. Research shows that roughly three in four people who complete opioid detoxification relapse within two to three years. Because methadone …

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Though these aren’t eye diseases, the first signs of these conditions are often seen in the eyes as part of a comprehensive eye exam. Signs of heart disease include optic neuropathy, atrophy, bleeding in the retina from vascular occlusions, and even hypertensive retinopathy. Liver issues can be detected by the whites of your eyes taking …

Why Does Alcohol Blur Your Vision? Exploring The Causes Of Blurry Vision After A Night Of Drinking Leia mais »