A detailed history can be quite helpful in identifying the cause of fever and a rash. A history of recent travel, woodland or animal exposure, drug ingestion or contact with ill persons should be noted. The time of year can be a clue to certain diagnoses.2â4.
Oprah On Prescription Drugs: Americans 'Take Pills Like Candy' (VIDEO) Americans don't shy away from taking pills. According to IMS Health, an estimated 16 million people in the United States use painkillers, 5 million take sleep aids and 18 million rely on some form of antidepressants.
When choosing an over the counter sleeping pill, the first decision is whether to take one containing melatonin, an anti-histamine or a herbal remedy. A basic rule of thumb to understand the difference is as follows: 1  Anti-histamines â generally have the strongest sedative effect. 2  Melatonin â helps regulate sleep after disruption due to events like jet-lag or shift work. 3  Herbal pills â usually have a lighter effect.