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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medications
People on certain medications, older people and those who aren’t heat-acclimated are among the most at risk.
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Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
And there are more non-hormonal medications now, as well as lifestyle changes and therapy.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The extreme heat can also affect people who are physically ill, especially those with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The cost of buying GLP-1 medications without insurance can still run into hundreds of dollars.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Elderly people are the most susceptible to heat exhaustion, along with people on blood pressure medications and outdoor workers.
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Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Amgen recalled nearly 1 million bottles of Corlanor and Sensipar, medications for heart failure and kidney disease, respectively.
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Jenna Anderson,
Health,
29 June 2026
Those who need to be especially careful in the heat include the elderly, children, pregnant women and people taking certain drugs, such as psychotropic medications or beta-blockers to lower blood pressure.
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Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The program now helps Brenda, who is a single working mother, afford her daughter’s anti-seizure medications and visits to medical specialists such as cardiologists and neurologists.
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Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Dorany Pineda,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
And there are more non-hormonal medications now, as well as lifestyle changes and therapy.
—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The extreme heat can also affect people who are physically ill, especially those with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The cost of buying GLP-1 medications without insurance can still run into hundreds of dollars.
—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Elderly people are the most susceptible to heat exhaustion, along with people on blood pressure medications and outdoor workers.
—
Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Amgen recalled nearly 1 million bottles of Corlanor and Sensipar, medications for heart failure and kidney disease, respectively.
—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
29 June 2026
Those who need to be especially careful in the heat include the elderly, children, pregnant women and people taking certain drugs, such as psychotropic medications or beta-blockers to lower blood pressure.
—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The program now helps Brenda, who is a single working mother, afford her daughter’s anti-seizure medications and visits to medical specialists such as cardiologists and neurologists.
—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
Noun
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In fact, the organizers have expressly banned alcohol and drugs from the event – and the attendees wouldn’t have it any other way.
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According to the affidavit, Butler denied feeling ill or consuming alcohol or drugs before the crash.
Noun
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In Pasadena, volunteers at the restaurant Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine collected supplies, issuing a special plea for bandages, gauze, painkillers and other over-the-counter medicines.
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Pay close attention when using any weed-killing product, even DIY remedies.
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“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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