All Opioid Pain Meds to Get New Safety Warnings, FDA Says
The FDA is making several updates to prescribing information for opioid pain medications to provide guidance on safe use, according to a Drug Safety Communication, including a new warning that they can increase sensitivity to pain. Changes to the prescribing information and labeling for immediate-release (IR) and extended-release or long-acting (EX/LA) opioids will be made […]
Physicians Struggle to Help Diabetes Patients Get Tirzepatide
Endocrinologists say patients are once again having trouble accessing injectable medications they use to control type 2 diabetes, this time with tirzepatide (Mounjaro). Thanks to record demand, supply chain issues, and what some experts say is inappropriate off-label prescribing, endocrinologists said there has been a shortage in recent weeks which has pharmacies backed up and […]
Mixed Results With Alerts for AKI-Related Medications in Hospital
While medication-targeted acute kidney injury (AKI) alerts led to certain kidney-affecting medications being stopped, the overall clinical impact was limited, a researcher reported. The open-label, randomized trial included over 5,000 patients hospitalized for AKI with an active order for one of the medication of interest (MOIs) classes that were selected as being possibly nephrotoxic — […]
What To Do If You Forget To Bring Your Medication On A Trip
Prescription medications are an essential item on your packing list when you’re traveling. However, bringing them can require a little preparation. Before you head out, contact your physician to make sure you have your meds available for the duration of your trip. You can travel with most medications ― just remember to leave them in […]
List of Benzodiazepines: Types, Side Effects, Addiction & Withdrawal
What are benzodiazepines (benzos), and what are they used for? Benzodiazepines are man-made medications that cause mild to severe depression of the nerves within the brain (central nervous system) and sedation (drowsiness). Seizures, anxiety, and other diseases that require benzodiazepine treatment may be caused by excessive activity of nerves in the brain. These drugs may […]
Buspirone vs. Xanax (alprazolam): Anxiety Uses, Side Effects, Dosage
Buspirone vs. Xanax differences between side effects and uses Buspirone and Xanax (alprazolam) are medications used to treat anxiety. Xanax is in the benzodiazepine class of drugs, while buspirone is not chemically related to benzodiazepines and works differently than other anxiolytics. The brand name of buspirone called BuSpar is discontinued in the U.S. Buspirone is […]
How Long Can a Person Live after Being Diagnosed with Hep C?
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. There are a variety of toxins, diseases, illicit drugs, medications, bacterial and viral infections, and heavy alcohol use can case inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis C viral infection (HCV) is one type of hepatitis. According to the CDC, in 2014 there were an estimated 30,500 cases of acute hepatitis […]
7 Signs Your Mental Health Medication Isn’t Working The Way It Should
Finding the right antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication (or combination of medications) requires a steady stream of diligence — a level of persistence that can quickly dry up if side effects start to make an appearance. “Everyone’s brain and body responds to and processes medications differently, so getting on the right medication regimen can be a […]
ED Meds Linked to Higher Risk of Ocular Adverse Events
Regular users of common medications for erectile dysfunction (ED) are at a higher risk for ocular adverse events, according to a large cohort study. Among over 200,000 men using phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is), the adjusted incidence rate ratio (IRR) for the composite endpoint of serous retinal detachment (SRD), retinal vascular occlusion (RVO), and ischemic […]
Many Severe Asthma Patients Achieve Remission on Biologics
PHOENIX — Biologic medications sent severe asthma into remission in a substantial proportion of patients, according to a study presented here at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. About 35% of 908 patients who took biologic treatments for at least 12 months were able to achieve remission status, reported […]