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Sedative hypnotic used to treat sleep disorders. Adverse effects include dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, paradoxical excitement, and the possibility of dependence.  

Antihypertensive used to treat high blood pressure. Adverse effects include sedation, dry mouth, and liver and blood abnormalities.  

Androgen preparation used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain. Adverse effects include edema, masculinization, and jaundice.  

Oil of wintergreen; a liquid used as a counterirritant and pain reliever, applied externally for minor muscle and joint pain. Adverse effects include skin reactions. Also called oil of Wintergreen, the liquid has analgesic and counter-irritant properties. Rubbed into the skin, the oil helps to relieve pain in lumbago, sciatica and ‘rheumatic conditions.  

Diuretic and antihypertensive used to treat high blood pressure. Adverse effects include electrolyte imbalance and hypersensitivity reactions.  

Skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat spasms of skeletal muscles. Adverse effects include low blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.  

Antibacterial contained in many products (e.g., Urotone) used to treat urinary tract infections. Adverse effects include rashes and gastrointestinal distress.  

Anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy. Adverse effects include ataxia, irritability, and gastric distress.  

Effects of climate on biological occurrences (e.g., angina, joint pains).  

Part of the brain, including the pons and the cerebellum.