We are almost through ragweed season but some of my patients are wondering what made this year's season so bad. Actually, a certain number of allergy sufferers experience a peak in their nasal symptoms every spring and/or fall season which may be worse than previous years. But the most common mid-season question I encounter is: "Why have my medicines stopped working?"
Research on allergy and asthma patients has yielded some interesting information on the use of prescribed allergy medications...
There are many different reasons you may decide to stop taking ADHD medications or determine that you want to have your child take a... Read more »
Migraine disease... affects more than 37 million Americans; is the 12th most disabling disorder in the United States; and in 2006,... Read more »
I have been taking medication for this disease for about 20 years. My doctor recently told me that I am probably safe and that I can... Read more »
Recently the FLEX (Fracture Intervention Trial Long Term Extension) trial that was published in the Journal of the American Medical... Read more »
The quick answer to the question above is probably not, unless you're taking Allegra on an empty stomach and only with water. You see,... Read more »
What is the concern about Singulair (montelukast)?Singulair is a major drug in asthma treatment – it is important to review recent developments and... Read more »
For many people, spring means opening the windows to take in the sun and fresh air. But people with seasonal allergies can find themselves trying to... Read more »
i am trying to find out if any of the meds I am currently taking can cause sexual problems. I am taking Prilosec, Allegra and Nasonex. Dr. Owens at... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors may have found a cure for dangerous peanut allergies. Childhood allergies to peanuts have become widespread in... Read more »
A reader asks Dr. Robert Wermers if she should continue taking Fosamax, given that her doctor says she's in 'excellent' health and her osteoporosis... Read more »
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