Why Won’t Pharmacies Fill Prescriptions with Authorized Generic Drugs?
How can you get your pharmacist to fill prescriptions with authorized generic drugs? It's a lot harder than you might think, but worth the effort.
Bleeding Ulcers from Aspirin Can Be Life Threatening
Many people take aspirin for granted. They recognize it can cause stomach upset, but they may not take bleeding ulcers from aspirin seriously. They must!
JAMA Study Proves Sunscreens ARE Absorbed into Bloodstream
A second FDA-sponsored study reveals that many popular sunscreens are absorbed through the skin and get into the circulation. How worrisome is this finding?
Long Lasting Shoulder Pain After Flu Shot
The CDC states side effects from a flu shot are generally mild and go away within a few days. Some of our readers are left with long lasting shoulder pain.
Global Amnesia Is A Very Scary Statin Side Effect
Have you ever heard of transient global amnesia (TGA). It is a temporary loss of memory that can last for hours. Are statins associated with attacks of TGA?
Avoiding Insecticides That Could Harm the Heart
Pyrethroid pesticides may increase cardiovascular risk, although these compounds work to repel ticks. People want help on avoiding insecticides.
Does Taking Belviq to Lose Weight Increase Your Risk for Cancer?
The FDA has just asked the maker of lorcaserin (Belviq) to lose weight to withdraw it due to an increased risk of a cancer diagnosis.
Celecoxib Skin Rash Can Be Extremely Serious
Celecoxib skin rash may not sound serious, but it can be a devastating or even lethal drug reaction. If you develop a rash, alert your doctor.
Importing Medicine from Canada Is Illegal but Is It Risky?
Do you know how much your medicine actually costs? Not just the copay, but the full retail price? That's why many people try importing medicine from Canada.
What Can Woman Do About Lower Sex Drive from Fluoxetine?
SSRI antidepressants like fluoxetine can lower sex drive. A different antidepressant might solve the problem, but adjusting could be a challenge.
Do Doctors Know About Zyrtec Antihistamine Withdrawal ?
Why doesn't the FDA require a warning about cetirizine - Zyrtec antihistamine withdrawal on the OTC drug label? Ditto for levocetirizine (Xyzal). Help FDA!
Do Vitamin D3 Pills Cause Digestive Distress?
When sunshine is limited, you may need vitamin D3 pills to bring your level of this hormone up to normal. However, some people report digestive symptoms.
Are Insecticides Bad for Your Heart?
Greater exposure to pyrethroid insecticides was linked to higher mortality from heart disease in a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.