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Dave Harrison, MD

Dr. Harrison is a board certified Emergency Physician with a part time appointment at San Francisco General Medical Center and is an Assistant Clinical Professor-Volunteer at the UCSF School of Medicine. Dr. Harrison attended medical school at Tufts University and completed his Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Southern California. Dr. Harrison manages the editorial process for SpineInfo.com.

Corticosteroid Medication for oral use

Steroids

Medications

Steroids are a class of drugs that mimic the effects of hormones naturally produced by the body's adrenal glands. Steroids, specifically corticosteroids, can be used to reduce inflammation … Read More

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Antidepressants

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are a class of medications that are primarily used to treat depression, but some of them have also been found to be effective in managing certain types … Read More

Anticonvulsants medication

Anticonvulsants

Anticonvulsants

Anticonvulsants, also known as antiepileptic drugs, are a class of medications that are primarily used to treat seizures in people with epilepsy. They work by stabilizing the electrical … Read More

Opioids Pills

Opioids

Medications

Opioids are a class of drugs that are used to relieve pain. They work by binding to specific receptors in the brain and spinal cord, known as opioid … Read More

Muscle Relaxant Pills

Muscle Relaxants

Medications

Muscle relaxants are a class of medications that are used to relax or reduce muscle spasms and stiffness, which can help alleviate pain. They can work by different … Read More