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Many chronic pain sufferers rely on anti-inflammatory drugs to keep pain at bay. But sometimes the very medication that helps can hurt in other ways. In the program "Managing Side Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Medications" you will learn what steps you can take to prevent that from happening to you.

NSAIDS have almost magical powers but they can cause problems if not taken properly. Become aware of how to recognize a problem. Find out about this in Part 2.

Researchers continue to work on developing new medicines and derivatives of NSAIDs to help fight pain and inflammation. In Part 4, learn what is on the horizon.

Side effects from NSAIDS may be difficult, but sometimes necessary to deflect pain. In those cases there are alternatives to help cope with the side effects. Find out about this in Part 3.

Watch how each type of medication works within your lungs to help you to breathe more freely.

Watch this video to learn how and where to store medications safely and how to properly dispose of expired medications.

Follow these strategies for safely taking your diabetes medications.

Learn how Valium works to help calm your body if you suffer from anxiety. Also, learn the possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

Learn how Clonazepam works to help calm your body if you suffer from anxiety or panic disorders. Also, learn the possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

Watch this video to learn how to measure and store liquid medications properly.

Medications can be very costly, but sometimes there are ways to get the medications you need at a lower cost.

It's critical that medications are taken according to directions. Part 4 features some tips that can help you take medications more safely.

Watch these strategies for helping to ensure that your medications are stored, organized and taken safely.

When patients are discharged from the hospital they often go home with a handful of medications to take to assist with their recovery. The program "Taking Medications Safely" provides some basic information about keeping safe while taking medications as well as tips to help make following directions easier.

Learn how Diazepam works to help calm your body if you suffer from anxiety. Also, learn the possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

Transitioning from the hospital to home can have a huge impact on a patient's medications because often they are changed or have additions after a hospital stay. In Part 3, review a checklist that will make the transition easier.

Understand how these medications remove glucose from your bloodstream, lowering your blood glucose level.

Watch this video to see how to take your medications correctly and safely.

Watch this video to learn how these medications help your cells use insulin and remove extra glucose from your bloodstream.

Learn how Tramadol works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Also, learn the possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

Learn how Zohydro® ER helps manage your pain, how to take and store it safely, and the possible side effects to be aware of.

Learn how these combination medications treat more than one cause of type 2 diabetes.

Understand how these medications work to help control your diabetes.

Learn how the medication Digoxin improves the pumping action of your heart.

Learn how Percodan works to relieve your pain, possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

Understand how Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen work to help you manage pain. Also, understand the possible side effects to be aware of and how to properly use and store these medications.

Learn these tips for storing and taking your medications properly while away from home.

Learn how Percocet helps manage your pain, how to take and store it safely, and what to do if you experience side effects.

Learn how Ultram works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain, possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

Learn how Norco works to help manage your pain, how to take and store it safely, and what to do if you experience side effects.

Learn how Tylenol with Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain, possible side effects to be aware of, and how to properly use and store this medication.

Understand how several different types of medications are used to treat COPD.

See how these medications work to help keep your blood glucose level within your target range.

Learn how Dilaudid helps to manage your moderate to severe pain, how to take and store it safely, and the possible side effects to be aware of.

Learn what Ultracet is and how it works to help manage pain. Also, understand the possible side effects to be aware of and how to properly use and store this medication.

Learn how these medications work to help manage your blood glucose level and your cholesterol.

Find out what aldosterone antagonist medications do, and their common side effects.

See how these medications help control your blood glucose.

Learn how Symlin, an injectable form of the hormone amylin, helps manage your diabetes.

Learn how Oxycontin helps manage your pain, how to take and store it safely, and what to do if you experience side effects.