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  2. Zinc for colds: The final word? - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/expert-answers/zinc-for...

    In some studies, zinc did nothing to shorten how long people with colds felt bad. In other studies, zinc may have shortened symptoms by a few days. But the side effects from taking zinc can be uncomfortable or serious in some cases. No one enjoys the tiredness, scratchy or sore throat, drippy nose, headache, and cough of a cold.

  3. Debunking COVID-19 myths - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-myths/...

    The CDC recommends a COVID-19 vaccine for everyone age 6 months and older. The COVID-19 vaccine can lower the risk of death or serious illness caused by COVID-19. COVID-19 medicine helps people who are at risk, diagnosed or who have symptoms of the disease. You can get medicine to manage symptoms.

  4. Does Zicam cold remedy really work? - Straight Dope

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    Just got a package from back home and along with the valentine’s day socks, I got a little bottle of something called, “Zicam”. The label claims the medicine “actually shortens the cold”. Is this true? Has anyone used it before? I looked up the Zicam website and the website claims that the product reduces the length of the cold by 75%. That’s a LOT and seems to be a pretty big ...

  5. COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work? - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/expert-answers/coronavirus...

    Baricitinib, a pill, seems to treat COVID-19 as an antiviral medicine and by lowering inflammation. Tocilizumab is a shot, also called an injection, that seems to work against the COVID-19 virus by lowering inflammation. Healthcare professionals may use these medicines for people in the hospital with COVID-19 who need supplemental oxygen or ...

  6. Fluticasone (nasal route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Fluticasone nasal spray is used to treat sneezing, itchy or runny nose, or other symptoms caused by hay fever. It is also used to treat chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps (CRSwNP) in adults. This medicine belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). It works by preventing certain cells ...

  7. Does Zicam Cold Remedy really do anything? - Straight Dope

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    Yes, it absolutely works. I used it for a cold several months ago and the cold was gone in two days. My husband came down with a cold last week. I gave him the Zicam nasal gel and he was over it in two days. My daughter came down with the cold next. I started her on the Zicam and it was again gone in two days, tops.

  8. Diclofenac (topical application route) - Mayo Clinic

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    Diclofenac topical solution is used to treat pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis of the knees. Diclofenac topical patch and topical system is used to treat acute pain caused by minor strains, sprains, and contusions (bruises). This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This medicine is available without a prescription.

  9. Erectile dysfunction: Viagra and other oral medications

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/in-depth/erectile...

    Oral medicines for ED usually work well and cause few side effects. The four main medicines taken by mouth for erectile dysfunction are: Avanafil (Stendra). Sildenafil (Viagra). Tadalafil (Cialis). Vardenafil. These medicines are called PDE5 inhibitors.

  10. Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work? - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/alli/art-20047908

    Alli is a 60-milligram, over-the-counter version of orlistat (Xenical), a 120-milligram prescription drug. Both Alli and Xenical are meant to be used as part of a weight-loss plan, along with a low-calorie, low-fat diet and regular physical activity. Alli is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in adults 18 and older who ...

  11. Zinc - Mayo Clinic

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    Overview. Zinc, a nutrient found throughout your body, helps your immune system and metabolism function. Zinc is also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell. With a varied diet, your body usually gets enough zinc. Food sources of zinc include chicken, red meat and fortified breakfast cereals.