Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick-relief (‘rescue') medications -- both OTC and prescription. In this and my next entry, I would like to address the following issues:
This entry: Are OTC drugs an effective way of treating asthma?
Next entry: When is the right time (and how often) to use prescription quick-relief inhalers?
For people with mild asthma that only affects them intermittently, an OTC quick-relief medication may be reasonable....
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Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is asking manufacturers of prescription combination products that contain... Read more »
Okay so I can't pronounce the formal name of this over the counter supplement, nor do I totally understand the chemistry behind it, but it... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common poisonings worldwide. People often think that acetaminophen, a pain-relieving medicine, is extremely... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
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Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall of some of its pain medications because a labeling error may have caused medications to be... Read more »
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There are a lot of things you can do to prevent the symptoms of GERD. Some simple lifestyle changes include: Elevate the head of... Read more »
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