There are many other medications that are used for the treatment of insomnia, as well as a number of both over-the-counter (OTC) and herbal remedies that are available and are in frequent use.
The most common OTC medication used as a sleep aid is antihistamines. Usually used for cold or allergy symptoms, these medications can cause drowsiness, which in this case is beneficial. Some common brand names are Unisom, Sominex, Nytol. The first issue with these drugs is the long term safety and...
Primatene Mist, a stalwart of over the counter asthma inhalers, is heading toward oblivion in a few short weeks. A few years ago, Congress... Read more »
School may be out for summer, but so are the outdoor allergy triggers. The good news is many allergy medications are now available without... Read more »
Most people are familiar with some of the common side-effects of Adderall: loss of appetite, headache, stomach upset, weight loss and... Read more »
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the heartburn drug Zegerid for over-the-counter use. The proton-pump inhibitor Zegerid combines... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized new warning labels for over-the-counter painkillers, warning consumers of the risks of stomach... Read more »
Brand Name: Adderall and Adderall XR Generic Name: amphetamine, dextroamphetamine Usage: Adderall and Adderall XR have been approved by the... Read more »
Recently, Michigan scientists conducted a study to see if consumers were seeing and/or remembering the warnings about tamper-resistant caps on... Read more »
U.S. regulators want some over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers to have stronger warning labels. The new labels would warn consumers about the potential... Read more »
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