Sunday, July 12, 2009

prescription drugs

Questions to Pharmacists Rise After Michael Jackson's Death

Consumers more alert to overdose risks from prescription drugs, survey suggests more >>

FDA Mandates Tougher Warnings for Pain Pills

Drugs like Darvon, Darvocet have been linked to fatal overdoses more >>

Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem

Study suggests proton pump inhibitors could aggravate acid trouble more >>

If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?

Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say more >>

With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up

Researchers suspect overuse as a cause, but note that other costs are down more >>

Drugs May Not Slow Kidney Damage in Diabetes

Study uncovers possible benefit, though, in stemming vision loss more >>

Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning

Reports link Chantix and Zyban to risk of psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts more >>

Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection

Researchers urge more temperate prescribing of amoxicillin in kids more >>

Obama Seeks More Generic Prescription Drugs

Obama wants drugmakers to clear the way for the faster introduction of generics. more >>

Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia

Hope that the drugs could fight infection was premature, expert says more >>

ADHD Medication and Sudden Death: How to Avoid the Risk

Here’s what parents and pediatricians can do to reduce heart risks to kids posed by drugs like Ritalin. more >>

Is Ritalin Too Risky for Kids With ADHD?

One study showing risk isn’t reason enough to stop medication, FDA says. more >>

Drug May Stem Slide Into Alzheimer's for Some

Aricept did not help others with mild memory loss, study finds more >>

Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin

Small study finds it also may reduce precancerous lesions more >>

Personality May Not Predict Parkinson's

Finding questions theory that certain traits hint at disease development more >>

Health Tip: Have Unused Medications?

Don't flush them away more >>

Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study

Israeli researchers find short-term use during pregnancy should be safe more >>

Health Buzz: FDA Considers Psychiatric Drugs for Kids and Other Health News

Computers can pose an injury hazard to children, and compulsive text messaging can signal insecurity. more >>

Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices

Trouble picking plans could be most troublesome for seniors, study finds more >>

Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly

Doctors should carefully screen older patients before prescribing, researcher says more >>

Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients

Remission rates higher with combination therapy, study finds more >>

Tamoxifen and Antidepressants Don't Mix

Benefits of the lifesaving breast cancer drug may be negated by certain antidepressants. more >>

Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism

Study finds no benefit, and more side effects, but not all agree more >>

Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings

Advisories led to 'unintended consequences,' researchers say more >>

Got Heartburn? A Caution About Your Proton Pump Inhibitor

Prolonged use of these drugs carries a risk of osteoporosis and heart problems. more >>

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