prescribed

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The nurse practitioner who prescribed Robinson the medication didn’t warn her that resistance training is essential to maintaining muscle mass, Robinson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

These antidepressants are widely prescribed for moderate to severe depression and anxiety because they raise serotonin levels in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Prior to 1999, almost 40% of eligible menopausal women were on HRT — primarily Premarin, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America at the time.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

In his assessment, Skelton was aware Calocane had not been on his medication despite his claims he had been taking it as prescribed.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He said how brave Salim was to have endured what he had and prescribed a bowl of soup and bed.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd