Want to know more about a medication you’ve just been prescribed? These sites offer various ways to research conditions and treatments in addition to medical information that is easy to find. Try any of these sites to find out more about an existing condition. Many of these sites also offer tools for gauging your health regimen and give advice on how to stay healthy.

WWW.healthweb.org
Simply click on Pharmacy and Pharmacology to find a wealth of information. Look up health organizations and specific chemical names to get a more in depth look at a particular medication. View government information on nutrition. This site also has a feature called Health Navigator, which rates nutrition Web sites so you don’t have to do the work. Users rate efficiency, accuracy and depth of each destination and then lists them according to topics. You maye look under men, women, family, services, general nutrition and much more.

WWW.familydoctor.org
This site, provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians, features tools to look up health conditions, information on common childhood ailments and current events in the world of medicine. Enjoy the insightful health tip of the day, calculate the calories you burn each time you jog, or search a condition by symptom — all in this easy-to-use site. There are specific sections for men, women and seniors.

WWW.walgreens.com
Get prescriptions filled online here at the Walgreens site. You can also visit the health library provided by the Mayo Clinic. This is a great resource for health questions and concerns on a variety of topics. Take a health I.Q. quiz or find answers to the most frequent first-aid questions all in one place. You can schedule your prescriptions for automatic refills as well. Pick up your order at a local store or have the order sent directly to your door. Simply register to begin using this helpful service.

WWW.healthatoz.com
This site features health and diet information as well as informative articles on a variety of issues for the whole family. This a great place to find current health and fitness issues addressed by physicians. Currently, there is a question-and-answer session on low-carb diets. Calculate your BMI (body mass index) and healthy weight, or look up information on everything from medications to mind and body inquiries. An encyclopedia enables users to look up specific diseases and conditions including cardiovascular, mental health, digestive health and children’s health, just to name a few. Use the Health Managers to learn more about your medications and how to stay healthy. Take a quiz or just browse to become more informed about the medications you take on a regular basis.

WWW.medicinenet.com
This comprehensive site features medical information contributed by physicians. Search more than 600 categories of conditions ranging from allergies to weight management. Look up unfamiliar medical terms in the dictionary provided. This is a great way to perform research on any potential medications. You can find possible conditions, medical procedures and diagnostic tests. This site provides copious amounts of information that can help users learn more about prevention and dealing with an illness.