But the type of cancer you have and how widespread it is in your body affect how well this medicine slows or stops cancer growth.

Some medicines slow the rate of bone loss or increase bone thickness.

This medicine slows the movement of stools through the bowels.

Antiviral medicines can stop or slow the growth of hepatitis C and help prevent serious liver problems.

Antiviral medicines can stop or slow the growth of the hepatitis C virus.

These medicines could slow, even stop the progression of the disease, sometimes for years.

Antiretroviral medicines slow the rate at which the virus multiplies.

There is no cure for MS, but medicines may slow it down and help control symptoms.

The medicine slows the heart rate and lowers blood pressure.

If your symptoms don't bother you, your doctor may have you take medicines to slow your heart rate.