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Desmopressin is a medicine used to control bedwetting by reducing urine production. This article profiles the medicine and how it should be used.

Tegretol is a medication used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and certain pain syndromes. This article provides a thorough overview of the medication, its side effects, and how it should be used.

This class of medication is useful for the treatment of a number of common and distressing conditions.

This article gives an outline of some new anti-viral agents (Relenza and Tamiflu) which have a role in treating cases of influenza.

The mini pill is a useful alternative for women who cannot use the combined oral contraceptive pill. This article provides advice on how it is used and common side effects.

Topical steroids should be used with care. This article profiles the various creams and ointments and how they should be used.