I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis many years ago (and of course began a wide variety of surgeries, joint replacements, prescriptions, and lotions, creams, and potions), and I've sometimes struggled with my meds. Very few prescriptions seemed to have a positive effect on my osteoarthritis and others left me with side effects that I don't even want to talk about. Because many of my readers have osteoarthritis, I'm SURE that I don't have to explain that comment!!!
I figure that I've...
This question has been on my mind lately after my son’s neurologist recommended a name-brand medication to treat his seizures instead of... Read more »
It's been seven weeks since I had my baby. The time is really flying by and soon my maternity leave will be over. I've been slowly... Read more »
Recently, a question was asked by one reader as to whether a generic form of an erectile dysfunction medication is different than the... Read more »
I have long been a supporter of generic medications. They are not only less expensive for me but they are less expensive for insurance... Read more »
I had always been told that the active ingredients in generic medications had to be exactly the same as their brand name counterparts; that... Read more »
Parents should be aware that generic versions of ADHD drugs are as safe and effective as name-brand meds, a new Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs... Read more »
In an effort to compete with new generic formulas, Zocor maker Merck will continue to sell the brand-name form of the drug at a reduced price for the... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the hypertension drug Prinzide. Like the brand name formula of the drug, generic... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic formulas of the high blood pressure drugs Cozaar (losartan potassium) and Hyzaar... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the Indian company Wockhardt Ltd. tentative approval to sell a generic form of the Alzheimer's drug... Read more »
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