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Smoking Cessation Drug has Side EffectsPrescription Drugs

Smoking Cessation Drug has Side Effects

Varenicline use linked to suicidal behavior

November 3, 2011·2 min read
A New Treatment for MS?Prescription Drugs

A New Treatment for MS?

Novel drug shows promise in clinical trials

November 3, 2011·2 min read
The Byetta BonusPrescription Drugs

The Byetta Bonus

Byetta has powerful anti inflammatory effect in type 2 diabetes patients

November 3, 2011·2 min read
Hypertension Drugs May Lower Alzheimer's RiskPrescription Drugs

Hypertension Drugs May Lower Alzheimer's Risk

Blood pressure medication may ward off Alzheimers disease

November 2, 2011·2 min read
Pills Could Save MillionsPrescription Drugs

Pills Could Save Millions

Switching from intravenous drugs to pills could result in significant financial savings

November 1, 2011·2 min read
Contraceptive Side Effects Prescription Drugs

Contraceptive Side Effects

Birth control pills may cause blood clots

November 1, 2011·1 min read
FDA Approves Exparel For Postsurgical Pain ManagementPrescription Drugs

FDA Approves Exparel For Postsurgical Pain Management

Exparel had significant reductions pain scores and in opioid consumption

October 31, 2011·2 min read
Lower Blood Pressure is Just an E-mail AwayPrescription Drugs

Lower Blood Pressure is Just an E-mail Away

Blood pressure Email support helps patients

October 31, 2011·2 min read
Hypertension Drugs Could Aid Valve Disease PatientsPrescription Drugs

Hypertension Drugs Could Aid Valve Disease Patients

Angiotensin receptor blockers could reduce risk of death

October 30, 2011·2 min read
What Are Triglycerides Anyway?Prescription Drugs

What Are Triglycerides Anyway?

Inhibiting molecules microRNA33a and microRNA33b and increasing good HDL cholesterol

October 30, 2011·1 min read
Acid Reflux Differs Between GendersPrescription Drugs

Acid Reflux Differs Between Genders

Women have less success with anti reflux surgery

October 29, 2011·2 min read
Tiny Transporters Deliver Pain ReliefPrescription Drugs

Tiny Transporters Deliver Pain Relief

Osteoarthritis drugs for the knee last longer when delivered with nanoparticles

October 29, 2011·2 min read
Acetaminophen Linked to Kidney Cancer RiskPrescription Drugs

Acetaminophen Linked to Kidney Cancer Risk

Kidney cancer risk may increase with NSAIDs and acetaminophen

October 27, 2011·2 min read
Hypertension Drug Heals Brains After StrokePrescription Drugs

Hypertension Drug Heals Brains After Stroke

Blood pressure medication aids recovery in opposite side of brain after stroke

October 27, 2011·2 min read
The Cholesterol Balance Prescription Drugs

The Cholesterol Balance

Decrease your bad cholesterol and increase the good stuff

October 26, 2011·4 min read
Treating Essential TremorsPrescription Drugs

Treating Essential Tremors

AAN guidelines suggest blood pressure drugs treat essential tremor

October 26, 2011·2 min read
Sepsis Drug PulledPrescription Drugs

Sepsis Drug Pulled

Xigris yanked from all markets after major study finds no survival benefit

October 25, 2011·2 min read
FDA approves Ferriprox Prescription Drugs

FDA approves Ferriprox

Ferriprox is thalassemia treatment for excess iron in the body

October 25, 2011·3 min read
HPV Vaccines now Recommended for BoysPrescription Drugs

HPV Vaccines now Recommended for Boys

HPV vaccine for young males recommended by CDC committee

October 25, 2011·2 min read
Severe Depression Under-Treated Prescription Drugs

Severe Depression Under-Treated

Depressive symptoms not identified

October 25, 2011·2 min read
FDA Safety Communication: ChantixPrescription Drugs

FDA Safety Communication: Chantix

Studies did not suggest increased risk of neuropsychiatric events that result in hospitalization

October 25, 2011·7 min read
FDA approves Ferriprox Prescription Drugs

FDA approves Ferriprox

Ferriprox is thalassemia treatment for excess iron in the body

October 25, 2011·3 min read
FDA Approves First Generic OlanzapinePrescription Drugs

FDA Approves First Generic Olanzapine

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders treated with generic Zyprexa

October 25, 2011·2 min read
Safety of OTC Pain MedsPrescription Drugs

Safety of OTC Pain Meds

NSAIDS reviewed by European Medicines Agency

October 25, 2011·1 min read