Weight Loss Rx Drug Meridia May Soon Come Off the Market
The RX drug Meridia, while moderately effective at controlling weight loss, should be taken off the shelves due to serious complications, an article in the New England Journal of Medicine argues. Meridia’s diet drug generic name is sibutramine.
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 07:48
Prescription Drug List for Menopause About to Grow Longer with Menerba
The prescription drug list for sufferers of menopause is about to get longer. On August 30, 2010 the FDA gave approval for Phase III clinical testing of Menerba by Bionovo, a prescription drug to treat hot flashes.
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 09:43
Birth Control Side Effects and Hormonal Contraception That’s Not the Pill
Birth Control Side Effects: hormonal non-oral contraceptives may be an ideal choice for women who require the reliability of hormonal contraceptive methods but inconsistently take the daily dose. The use of hormonal contraceptives that are not oral, however, are not without side effects.
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 06:49
Aspirin Side Effects - Benefits Far Outweigh Unwanted Side Effects
For many, aspirin side effects are a worthwhile risk when compared to the medicine's many beneficial uses. Aspirin is a well known pain reliever medication that treats fever, muscle aches, pain, headaches and toothaches. It belongs to a family of chemicals called salicylates, and its generic form is acetylsalicylic acid (ASA).
Fri, 08/27/2010 - 05:13
Caffeine Side Effects Should Be Taken Seriously
Caffeine side effects, such as improved performance and heightened alertness are common traits of the drug, though it is generally considered to be a safe stimulant, according to the FDA.
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 04:55
RX Drugs Survey: Patients Not Educating Themselves on Medication Facts
According to a recent RX drugs poll conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Centre, almost half of all Americans regularly take at least one prescription drug, and have concerns over the safety, economics and the doctor who prescribed the medication to them. The poll surveyed some 2,000 adults aged 18 and above.
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 09:43
E Databases that Contain Drug Prescriptions Expanding Throughout the United States
Online patient databases with drug prescriptions information is spreading throughout the United States. E-prescription technology is currently in use in Kentucky and Florida. The database, referred to as CarePrescribe, is manufactured by Humana and co-founded by Blue Cross. It attempts to streamline drug information and general patient history.
Tue, 08/24/2010 - 05:23
Prescription Drug Abuse Leads to Street Drugs, University of Buffalo Physicians Warn
The issue of prescription drug abuse has reached epic proportions, with abuse rates sharply on the increase in most segments of the American population. University of Buffalo physicians and researchers studied 75 patients hospitalized for opioid detoxification and found that at least 31 of them had been addicted to painkillers.
Mon, 08/23/2010 - 06:36
Social Networking Not Good for Advertising Pharmaceutical Drugs, FDA Says
The face of pharmaceutical drugs advertising is being revolutionized by the likes of social networking sites like Facebook. Many companies, even drug companies, are using social media to promote their products.
Fri, 08/20/2010 - 05:36
2011 Prescription Drug Medicare Premiums Expected to Stay Stable
Good news about prescription drug costs: the CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has announced that Rx drug premiums are expected to remain stable and not increase by a substantial amount in 2011.
Thu, 08/19/2010 - 04:41