Subscribe to this tag
The Smart Take on Statins
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- February 6, 2008
Are cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? That depends.
more >>
When It Hurts to Take a Statin
By Avery Comarow -
Health
- February 4, 2008
Here's what to do if taking one of these cholesterol-lowering drugs becomes painful.
more >>
Four Ways to Avoid Dangerous Drug Errors
By January W. Payne -
Health
- January 31, 2008
Lots of mistakes happen because medications sound or look alike. Here's how to protect yourself.
more >>
Grappling With a Diagnosis of Osteopenia
By January W. Payne -
Health
- January 30, 2008
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
By Avery Comarow -
Health
- January 29, 2008
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
By Avery Comarow -
Health
- January 15, 2008
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
By January W. Payne -
Health
- January 9, 2008
It looks like many of us who suffer from allergies will save money.
more >>
A New Warning About Painkilling Patches
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 8, 2008
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
By Kent Garber -
Health
- December 20, 2007
Critics say that touted efforts against conflicts fall short
more >>
Not So Fast, Merck
By Bonnie Erbe -
To the Contrary
- November 14, 2007
'Airtight' settlement of Vioxx lawsuit may have sprung a few leaks.
more >>
Shopping for a Drug Plan
By Adam Voiland -
Health
- November 7, 2007
It’s time to take a look around and assess your Part D options
more >>
An Rx for Women
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- November 1, 2007
CVS Caremark aims to be a one-stop shop for stressed customers
more >>
A New Pain Reliever for People With Arthritis
By January W. Payne -
Health
- November 1, 2007
Voltaren Gel is the first topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for osteoarthritis
more >>
Do You Know the Drugs You're Taking?
By Avery Comarow -
Comarow on Quality
- October 12, 2007
In an emergency, doctors had better be able to find out fast if you're on a risky medication.
more >>
The Other Safety Dilemma
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- October 5, 2007
The FDA may soon be better at monitoring drugs.
more >>
Are Your Drugs Safe?
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- October 5, 2007
Shoddy and fraudulent pharmacy products pose a growing threat.
more >>
A New Law Should Ensure Safer Drugs
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- October 3, 2007
The FDA gains the power and the resources to more closely monitor drugs after approval.
more >>
Drugs That Go Untaken
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- September 29, 2007
Too often, lifesaving medicine is prescribed but not used.
more >>
Protecting Patients Popping Piles of Pills
By Avery Comarow -
Comarow on Quality
- September 11, 2007
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?
By Avery Comarow -
Comarow on Quality
- September 6, 2007
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
By Avery Comarow -
Comarow on Quality
- August 29, 2007
Physicians can't seem to break the dangerous habit of abbreviating when they write prescriptions.
more >>
When Good Drugs Go Bad (Maybe)
Comarow on Quality
- August 2, 2007
A study slams a drug you've been taking for years. What should you do?
more >>
Whipsawing Avandia Patients
By Avery Comarow -
Comarow on Quality
- June 6, 2007
Confronted by claims and counterclaims about a drug's safety, what do consumers do?
more >>
Avoiding Lethal Medication Mishaps
Comarow on Quality
- April 24, 2007
Would you spend $25 for a little aluminum cylinder that could save your life?
more >>