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Prescription DrugsSmoking Cessation Drug has Side Effects
Varenicline use linked to suicidal behavior
Prescription DrugsA New Treatment for MS?
Novel drug shows promise in clinical trials
Prescription DrugsThe Byetta Bonus
Byetta has powerful anti inflammatory effect in type 2 diabetes patients
Prescription DrugsHypertension Drugs May Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Blood pressure medication may ward off Alzheimers disease
Prescription DrugsPills Could Save Millions
Switching from intravenous drugs to pills could result in significant financial savings
Prescription DrugsContraceptive Side Effects
Birth control pills may cause blood clots
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Exparel For Postsurgical Pain Management
Exparel had significant reductions pain scores and in opioid consumption
Prescription DrugsLower Blood Pressure is Just an E-mail Away
Blood pressure Email support helps patients
Prescription DrugsHypertension Drugs Could Aid Valve Disease Patients
Angiotensin receptor blockers could reduce risk of death
Prescription DrugsWhat Are Triglycerides Anyway?
Inhibiting molecules microRNA33a and microRNA33b and increasing good HDL cholesterol
Prescription DrugsAcid Reflux Differs Between Genders
Women have less success with anti reflux surgery
Prescription DrugsTiny Transporters Deliver Pain Relief
Osteoarthritis drugs for the knee last longer when delivered with nanoparticles
Prescription DrugsAcetaminophen Linked to Kidney Cancer Risk
Kidney cancer risk may increase with NSAIDs and acetaminophen
Prescription DrugsHypertension Drug Heals Brains After Stroke
Blood pressure medication aids recovery in opposite side of brain after stroke
Prescription DrugsThe Cholesterol Balance
Decrease your bad cholesterol and increase the good stuff
Prescription DrugsTreating Essential Tremors
AAN guidelines suggest blood pressure drugs treat essential tremor
Prescription DrugsSepsis Drug Pulled
Xigris yanked from all markets after major study finds no survival benefit
Prescription DrugsFDA approves Ferriprox
Ferriprox is thalassemia treatment for excess iron in the body
Prescription DrugsHPV Vaccines now Recommended for Boys
HPV vaccine for young males recommended by CDC committee
Prescription DrugsSevere Depression Under-Treated
Depressive symptoms not identified
Prescription DrugsFDA Safety Communication: Chantix
Studies did not suggest increased risk of neuropsychiatric events that result in hospitalization
Prescription DrugsFDA approves Ferriprox
Ferriprox is thalassemia treatment for excess iron in the body
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves First Generic Olanzapine
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders treated with generic Zyprexa
Prescription DrugsSafety of OTC Pain Meds
NSAIDS reviewed by European Medicines Agency