The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring.
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Read moreThe FDA has issued a new warning about the use of Reglan or Metaclopramide, a medication that may be used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux... Read more »
As most of you know the FDA just released a new "Black Box Warning" for metaclopramide or Reglan. In my opinion this warning is long... Read more »
More than 40 million people suffer from nasal allergy symptoms in the United States. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for allergy relief ... Read more »
Full Question:I have had migraines for the past 30 years. My latest medication was Imitrex and Tylenol Extra Strength. However, a month ago... Read more »
Allergy medicines fall into a couple of groups: first-generation antihistamines, which are mostly available over the counter and include... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring a black box warning be added the label for the heartburn drug Reglan. The FDA says the drug... Read more »
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy if the reflux drug Reglan could be used to enhance breast-milk production. The Graedons... Read more »
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ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy (commonly called "allergy shots") is a safe and effective treatment for patients with allergies. It is based on the... Read more »
An antihistamine used in Russia is showing promise in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In a recent clinical trial, patients who took Dimebon... Read more »
One reader of The People's Pharmacy says that the long-term use of the heartburn drug Reglan led her friend to develop tardive dyskinesia. According... Read more »
Through an illustration learn the best ways to prevent and treat allergies.... Read more »