Kratom is a plant that is native to southeast asia and has been used for centuries as a drug of abuse and to treat pain. There is evidence that kratom can be addictive, and there is concern that it could … Continue reading Kratom: Harmful Substance or Safe Drug Addiction Treatment?
As health care providers, we are in a unique position to have a large impact on the opioid epidemic by limiting our prescriptions of these drugs. We have a chance to improve quality of life and to save lives,” says … Continue reading Managing Post-Surgical Pain Without Opioids
Reality star Khloe Kardashian appeared on the television show The View. During her segment, Kardashian, who has 255 million followers on Instagram, touted the benefit of migraine drug Nurtec ODT. She became a paid spokesperson for Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, maker of … Continue reading ‘Patient Influencers’ Partnering With Drug, Medical Companies
If you want to achieve great things in your professional life, you’ll need to make some sacrifices in your personal life. One of the hardest but most impactful changes you can make is accepting the challenge of sobriety — and … Continue reading 8 Billionaires Who Don’t Drink Alcohol
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric … Continue reading Allopurinol Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings and Dosing
Check Yourself Are you wondering whether your drinking is on the high side of normal or if it’s crossed the line into a problem? Think back on the past year. If any of the following scenarios seem familar, it might … Continue reading 10 Warning Signs of an Alcohol Problem
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). … Continue reading Keflex Oral: Uses, Side Effects and Dosing
Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking aripiprazole and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication … Continue reading Abilify Oral: Uses, Side Effects and Dosing
The majority of Americans have health insurance that includes coverage for prescription drugs. But unfortunately that doesn’t ensure that they can afford the specific drugs their doctors prescribe for them. In fact, many Americans report that their insurance plans sometimes … Continue reading When Insurers Don’t Cover Drugs, Prescriptions Often Go Unfilled
Any time you take a medication, weighing the risks and benefits of the drug is a must. And now we must ask ourselves, “Is this one of the drugs linked to dementia and memory loss?” Emerging research is finding disturbing connections … Continue reading Popular Prescription Drugs Linked to Dementia
Demi Lovato isn’t one to stay quiet about her struggles with addiction and mental health. And now she’s opening up about the rock-bottom moment that pushed her to seek help. Continue reading Demi Lovato Says This Rock-Bottom Moment Finally Convinced Her To Get Sober
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