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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Sildenafil (Viagra®) has two actions that may be of consequence in patients with heart disease. It can lower the blood pressure, and it can interact with nitrates. It should never be used in patients who are taking nitrates.


