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Articles about prescription drugs
More Doses of MS Drug Raise Risk of Brain Infection
February 5, 2010
FDA adds new warning on Tysabri label, but says benefits still outweigh dangers
Health - Family Health
Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
February 4, 2010
But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not
Health - Family Health
Health Tip: Beta Blockers May Have Side Effects
February 4, 2010
But most people have no adverse reactions
Health - Family Health
Herbal Remedies Can Cause Cardiac Problems
February 1, 2010
They interfere with effects of prescription drugs for heart troubles, researcher says
Health - Family Health
Warning: Herbal Supplements Don't Always Go Well With Heart Drugs
February 1, 2010
Supplements can interfere with medicines’ effects, posing a danger to heart patients.
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Taking Heart Drugs? 9 Supplements to Avoid (and Some Alternatives)
February 1, 2010
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Three-Fourths of Cancer Patients Have Severe Flares of Pain
January 29, 2010
American Pain Foundation offers support with new online resources, coping tips
Health - Family Health
New Drug Slows Advanced Kidney Cancer
January 26, 2010
Pazopanib may double time to disease progression, study finds
Health - Family Health
New Guidelines Suggest Botox for Cerebral Palsy
January 25, 2010
Drug injections can reduce muscle spasticity, experts say
Health - Diet & Fitness
FDA Warns of Heart Risks With Diet Drug
January 21, 2010
Meridia shouldn't be used by those with history of heart problems, agency says
Health - Family Health
Overdoses From Prescription Painkillers on the Rise
January 19, 2010
Use of opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone soaring, researchers say
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
Cost of Psoriasis Drugs Rising Faster Than Others
January 18, 2010
Increases outpace consumer products as well as other meds, study finds
Health - Family Health
Leading COPD Drug Won't Harm Heart: FDA
January 14, 2010
Initial concerns over Spiriva HandiHaler may be unfounded, agency says
Health - Family Health
Can I Stop Taking Vytorin Without Bad Side Effects?
January 14, 2010
Yes, many physicians have switched patients without harm.
Health - Health Advice
Cutting Parkinson's Drug Dose Linked to Withdrawal Effects
January 13, 2010
Decreased use of dopamine agonists can lead to difficult symptoms in patients, study finds
Health - Family Health
Taking Viagra Won't Spur Risky Sexual Behavior
January 13, 2010
Men in the general population use the drug responsibly, study finds
Health - Family Health
Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Stave Off Dementia
January 12, 2010
Medications' role against angiotensin appears to be key, study finds
Health - Family Health
Long-Term Statin Use Best Way to Cut Cardiovascular Deaths
January 12, 2010
Emphasis needed on getting patients to keep taking their meds, researchers say
Health - Family Health
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Lowers Flu Shot Effectiveness
January 11, 2010
But patients should still get vaccinated, researchers say
Health - Family Health
Celebrex Might Thwart Inherited Skin Cancers
January 8, 2010
Drug led to fewer basal cell carcinoma lesions in study patients
Health - Family Health
Blood Pressure Drugs Might Fight Diabetic Retinopathy
January 8, 2010
Study in mice reports success against proteins linked to the disease
Health - Diet & Fitness
Leading COPD Drug May Raise Chances of Heart Trouble
January 7, 2010
Study found Atrovent upped risk, while other research found Spiriva might do opposite
Health - Family Health
Diabetes Meds May Be Falling Through 'Doughnut Hole'
January 7, 2010
Medicare payment gap prompts some to forego medication, study finds
Health - Diet & Fitness
Do You Really Need That Antidepressant?
January 6, 2010
A new study shows the drugs don't work very well for mild depression, which most female users have.
Health - On Women
Antidepressants Not Very Effective for Mild Depression
January 5, 2010
A new study shows that sugar pills work about as well, except in people with very severe depression.
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
