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Prescription DrugsAntibiotics: Longer Treatment Benefits Children
Shorter treatment time less effective against middle-ear infection
Prescription DrugsInsomnia, Anxiety Meds Increase Mortality Risk
Doctor determines 36 percent increased death risk for med takers
Prescription DrugsDrug Trial Refines Angioplasty Operations
Med doesn't reduce vascular complications in comparison study
Prescription DrugsStroke-Prevention Drug Trial Ends Early
Efficacy, safety data sufficient for those with atrial fibrillation
Prescription DrugsSome Drug Addicts Use to 'Feel Normal'
Those hooked via presciptions often turn to street drugs
Prescription DrugsMany Child Psychiatric Patients Prescribed Sleep Medication
Clinical trials to determine safety, efficacy would be useful, study concludes
Prescription DrugsAntidepressants Lack Effectiveness for Autism
Study concludes SSRIs not recommended for kds with autism
Prescription DrugsCertain Epilepsy Drugs May Increase Suicide Risk
Newer medicines more likely to cause self-harm
A New Generation of Rapid-acting Antidepressants?
A New Generation of Rapid-acting Antidepressants?
Prozac, Celexa Exhibit Anti-inflammatory Effects
Prozac, Celexa Exhibit Anti-inflammatory Effects
FDA Issues Warning on Zyprexa
FDA Issues Warning on Zyprexa
Antidepressants Linked to Lactation Difficulties
Antidepressants Linked to Lactation Difficulties
Serotonin Receptor Surplus May Explain Antidepressant Failure
Serotonin Receptor Surplus May Explain Antidepressant Failure
Prescription DrugsMonitoring of High-risk Antipsychotic Meds Unchanged Despite FDA Warnings
Monitoring of High-risk Antipsychotic Meds Unchanged Despite FDA Warnings
FDA Warnings Reduced Antipsychotic Use in Dementia Patients
FDA Warnings Reduced Antipsychotic Use in Dementia Patients
Novartis Launches Schizophrenia Treatment Fanapt
Novartis Launches Schizophrenia Treatment Fanapt
Prescription DrugsChildren and Psychotropic Medications
Children and Psychotropic Medications
Antidepressant Benefits Vary With Severity of Depression Symptoms
Antidepressant Benefits Vary With Severity of Depression Symptoms
Childhood Vaccination Gaps Narrowing in U.S.
Childhood Vaccination Gaps Narrowing in U.S.
Prescription DrugsMore U.S. Patients Receive Multiple Psychotropic Meds
More U.S. Patients Receive Multiple Psychotropic Meds
Metabolic Risks Unmonitored in Medicaid Patients on Antipsychotics
Metabolic Risks Unmonitored in Medicaid Patients on Antipsychotics
Prescription DrugsFDA, Health Organizations to Study Safety of Medications Taken During Pregnancy
FDA, Health Organizations to Study Safety of Medications Taken During Pregnancy
FDA-approved Drug May Help Type 1 Diabetes
FDA-approved Drug May Help Type 1 Diabetes
New Warnings Added to Lexiva Prescribing Information
New Warnings Added to Lexiva Prescribing Information