Sunday, May 18, 2008

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The Smart Take on Statins

Are cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? That depends. more >>

When It Hurts to Take a Statin

Here's what to do if taking one of these cholesterol-lowering drugs becomes painful. more >>

Four Ways to Avoid Dangerous Drug Errors

Lots of mistakes happen because medications sound or look alike. Here's how to protect yourself. more >>

Grappling With a Diagnosis of Osteopenia

When, if ever, does early bone loss require drugs? New guidelines may offer a clearer answer. more >>

On Medicine: My Life as a Statin Junkie

I've been popping cholesterol pills almost forever. And I'll keep on keeping on. more >>

The News About Vytorin Sounds Bad, but Don't Panic

Reading our FAQ won't lower your cholesterol, but it might do wonders for your heart rate. more >>

Over-the-Counter Zyrtec Is About to Arrive

It looks like many of us who suffer from allergies will save money. more >>

A New Warning About Painkilling Patches

Fentanyl is a powerful pain reliever, but it poses a threat to certain types of patients, the FDA says. more >>

Who's Behind the Bible of Mental Illness

Critics say that touted efforts against conflicts fall short more >>

Your Body: Quick Picks

Not So Fast, Merck

'Airtight' settlement of Vioxx lawsuit may have sprung a few leaks. more >>

Shopping for a Drug Plan

It’s time to take a look around and assess your Part D options more >>

An Rx for Women

CVS Caremark aims to be a one-stop shop for stressed customers more >>

A New Pain Reliever for People With Arthritis

Voltaren Gel is the first topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for osteoarthritis more >>

Do You Know the Drugs You're Taking?

In an emergency, doctors had better be able to find out fast if you're on a risky medication. more >>

The Other Safety Dilemma

The FDA may soon be better at monitoring drugs. more >>

Are Your Drugs Safe?

Shoddy and fraudulent pharmacy products pose a growing threat. more >>

A New Law Should Ensure Safer Drugs

The FDA gains the power and the resources to more closely monitor drugs after approval. more >>

Drugs That Go Untaken

Too often, lifesaving medicine is prescribed but not used. more >>

Protecting Patients Popping Piles of Pills

Drug interactions and unknown risks of new medications loom as a hazard for the aging U.S. population. more >>

It's Been a Year. How Safe Are Your Drugs Now?

A scathing report on the Food and Drug Administration has created scarcely a ripple, says an expert commentator. more >>

Dear Dr.: Pls Stp Abbrvtng Yr Prescripts

Physicians can't seem to break the dangerous habit of abbreviating when they write prescriptions. more >>

When Good Drugs Go Bad (Maybe)

A study slams a drug you've been taking for years. What should you do? more >>

Whipsawing Avandia Patients

Confronted by claims and counterclaims about a drug's safety, what do consumers do? more >>

Avoiding Lethal Medication Mishaps

Would you spend $25 for a little aluminum cylinder that could save your life? more >>

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