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...
Read moreThe experience of nerve pain is described with a variety of terms: burning, hot poker, itching, tingling, lightening, shooting, electrical,... Read more »
Full Question: I've been dealing with migraines since I was a young adult; about 30 years. A doctor prescribed Imitrex in 1998. It was... Read more »
We know the repeated use of abortive medications, such as triptans and pain relievers (over the counter or prescribed) to treat frequent... Read more »
We receive many questions about how long medications, especially benzodiazepines, remain in your system and whether they are detected in a... Read more »
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a safe and effective pain reliever for mild to moderate acute back pain. It is also used as a fever reducer. The benefits... Read more »
5-HTP is an amino acid produced by the human body from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan (LT), which is found in dietary proteins. It's... Read more »
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for Postherpetic NeuralgiaPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is difficult to treat. Once PHN develops, a patient may need a multidisciplinary approach that... Read more »
When it comes to Migraines and medications, I don't know anyone who wouldn't prefer to use only "natural" treatments (or better yet, none at all).... Read more »
What exactly is a "black box" warning?Simply put, it's the strongest warning that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can require on a... Read more »