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Drugs.com @drugs.com · 1d

New study: Low-dose #ketamine infusions helped 46% of chronic pain patients improve physical function, sleep, and pain management. Patients call it "life changing." The non-opioid treatment can be safely integrated into comprehensive pain care programs. www.drugs.com/news/ketamin...

Ketamine Safe, Effective For Chronic Pain - Drugs.com MedNews

FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 Low-dose IV infusions of ketamine are safe and effective in treating chronic pain, a new study says. Ketamine infusions as part of compreh

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 1d

#Forteo: Daily injection for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, men, and long-term steroid users at high fracture risk. Mimics parathyroid hormone to build bone. Side effects: nausea, headache, abdominal pain. Not for children.

Forteo Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Forteo covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 2d

New research challenges tramadol's effectiveness: the popular opioid painkiller provides minimal pain relief but doubles serious side effect risks, including heart disease and pre-cancerous growths. Researchers say its harms likely outweigh benefits. #Tramadol www.drugs.com/news/popular...

Popular Painkiller, Tramadol, Less Effective, More Risky Than Thought, Evidence Review Says - Drugs.com MedNews

THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 A widely prescribed opioid painkiller is not all it s cracked up to be, a new evidence review has concluded. The opioid painkiller tramad

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 2d

Clinical study: Skyrizi beat Humira for plaque psoriasis. 72% achieved 90% clearer skin vs. 47% at 16 weeks. Patients switching from Humira to Skyrizi saw 3x better results—66% clearance vs. 21%. No new safety issues.

Skyrizi vs Humira for plaque psoriasis - How do they compare?

Official answer: In a head-to-head clinical study between Skyrizi and Humira, researchers found that Skyrizi was better than Humira at...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 3d

Weight-loss drug use before bariatric surgery skyrocketed 16-fold since 2020. Nearly 30% of surgery patients now use #GLP1 medications like Ozempic beforehand. Doctors say patients no longer choose between drugs OR surgery—they're using both strategically. www.drugs.com/news/more-pa...

More Patients Using GLP-1 Drugs Prior To Weight-Loss Surgery - Drugs.com MedNews

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 Many more folks fighting excess weight are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Zepbound to cut pounds before undergoing bariatric su

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 4d

New study: Inhalers generate 2M+ metric tons of carbon emissions yearly — equal to 530,000 cars. Metered-dose inhalers' propellants are potent greenhouse gases, ironically worsening the respiratory conditions they treat by fueling climate change. www.drugs.com/news/inhaler...

Inhalers Produce More Than A Half-Million Cars' Worth of Carbon Emissions Annually - Drugs.com MedNews

TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2025 Inhalers provide breath-saving relief to people with asthma and COPD, but ultimately are undoing those good works by promoting climate cha

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 5d

FDA reviewing removal of black box warning on #menopause hormone therapy. Experts say the 2003 label—based on flawed research—has unnecessarily scared millions of women away from effective treatment. Advisory panel urged change in July. Decision coming soon. www.drugs.com/news/fda-may...

FDA May Ease Warning on Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms - Drugs.com MedNews

MONDAY, Oct. 6, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing whether to change the warning label on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs use

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 7d

FDA approves new low-cost generic abortion pill, #mifepristone, sparking political controversy. Anti-abortion groups criticize the decision despite 25 years of safety data. Trump officials face pressure to review mifepristone's approval.

FDA Signs off on New Version of Abortion Pill Mifepristone - Drugs.com MedNews

FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2025 A new low-cost version of the abortion pill mifepristone just received federal approval and it s already stirring political controversy. Th

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 9d

Nasal spray adrenaline works as well as EpiPens for severe allergic reactions—sometimes even faster, new research shows. FDA-approved #neffy is already available. Could be easier for needle-phobic folks and lasts longer too. Promising for allergy emergencies! www.drugs.com/news/adrenal...

Adrenaline Nasal Sprays Work As Well As EpiPen For Allergic Shock - Drugs.com MedNews

THURSDAY, Oct. 2, 2025 People with extreme, life-threatening allergic reactions might do as well to use a nasal spray as jab themselves in a thigh with an EpiPe

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 10d

HPV vaccines work remarkably well! New study shows 76-98% reduction in infections among vaccinated women over 17 years—plus strong herd immunity protected unvaccinated women too (72-76% reduction). Real hope for eliminating cervical cancer globally. #HPVVaccine www.drugs.com/news/hpv-vac...

HPV Vaccine Protecting Against Infections, Even Among Unvaccinated - Drugs.com MedNews

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2025 The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is protecting women from the cervical-cancer-causing virus including those who don t get the jab,

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 11d

FDA approves #Opzelura cream for children 2-11 with atopic dermatitis—the first topical JAK inhibitor for kids this age. Phase 3 trial showed strong results vs. placebo with no new safety concerns. A new nonsteroidal option for managing childhood eczema. www.drugs.com/news/fda-app...

FDA Approves Opzelura for Atopic Dermatitis in Children - Drugs.com MedNews

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Opzelura cream 1.5 percent (ruxolitinib) for children ages 2 to 11 years with atopic dermatitis (AD). The app

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 12d

FDA is reviewing #mifepristone safety after 25 years of use, prompted by conservative pressure. Kennedy cites a disputed study claiming high complication rates. Medical experts/ACLU maintain the drug's strong safety record. Complete ban unlikely. www.drugs.com/news/kennedy...

Kennedy Says FDA Reviewing Safety of Abortion Pill Mifepristone - Drugs.com MedNews

MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the safety of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions for 25 years, am

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 12d

#Humira treats multiple inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's, psoriasis. Common side effects include headaches, injection site reactions. Warning: suppresses immune system, increases infection/cancer risks, especially lymphoma in young IBD patients.

Humira Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Humira covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 15d

Tylenol maker pushes back on Trump/RFK Jr. autism claims, reaffirming acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever for pregnancy. Medical experts find no credible evidence linking it to autism. Untreated fever poses real birth defect risks. #PregnancyHealth www.drugs.com/news/tylenol...

Tylenol Refutes Old Post as Pregnancy Safety Debate Resurfaces - Drugs.com MedNews

FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 The maker of Tylenol is pushing back against resurfaced claims that its popular pain reliever is unsafe for pregnant women.Kenvue, the pa

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 15d

#NurtecODT treats and prevents episodic migraines in adults. Dissolving tablet placed on/under tongue, well-tolerated with only 2% experiencing nausea. Convenient option for both acute treatment and prevention.

Nurtec ODT Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Nurtec ODT covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 16d

Experimental pill #elinzanetant reduced menopause hot flashes by 74% for a full year in a clinical trial. Non-hormonal option offers hope for women who can't use hormone therapy. Game-changing relief for disruptive symptoms. #MenopauseRelief

Experimental Pill, Elinzanetant, Treats Menopause Hot Flashes Without Hormones - Drugs.com MedNews

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 An experimental pill can significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats for women after menopause, a new clinical trial has determin

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 16d

Daxxify vs Botox: Both use botulinum toxin for wrinkles, but Daxxify lasts 6 months vs Botox's 3-4 months. Daxxify costs more per treatment but requires fewer sessions annually. Same safety profile, different stabilizing technology. #Daxxify #Botox

Daxxify vs Botox: Which should you use?

Official answer: Daxxify (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm) and Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) are two injectable medications used to reduce the...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 16d

New study: Fish oil's cancer-protective effects depend on having the ALOX15 gene. Without it, supplements might increase colon cancer risk. EPA works better than DHA. Your genetics determine effectiveness—talk to your doctor first! #FishOil www.drugs.com/news/fish-oi...

Fish Oil May Raise or Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Depending on Your Genes - Drugs.com MedNews

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 About 19 million U.S. adults take fish oil supplements, often to protect against chronic diseases. But new research suggests their abi

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 17d

#Xolair injectable blocks IgE antibodies from triggering allergic reactions. Treats allergic asthma, nasal polyps, chronic hives, and prevents food allergy reactions. Given subcutaneously every 2-4 weeks, well-tolerated with few interactions.

Xolair Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Xolair covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 18d

FDA expected to approve #leucovorin for kids with cerebral folate deficiency and autism symptoms. The cancer drug shows promise improving verbal communication, though it's not an autism cure. Medicaid/CHIP will cover it nationwide once approved. www.drugs.com/news/fda-app...

FDA to Approve New Use of Cancer Drug, Leucovorin for Autism Symptoms in Kids - Drugs.com MedNews

TUESDAY, Sept. 23, 2025 A decades-old cancer drug may soon be approved to help kids with certain autism-related symptoms linked to folate deficiency. The U.S. F

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 18d

No, #Trintellix isn't an SSRI despite increasing serotonin. It's a "serotonin modulator and stimulator" that blocks reuptake AND modulates multiple serotonin receptors, potentially offering cognitive benefits and fewer sexual side effects than traditional SSRIs.

Is Trintellix an SSRI drug?

Official answer: No, Trintellix is not classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). While it does increase serotonin...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 19d

#Wegovy can be injected anytime - morning or night doesn't matter. The key is weekly consistency on the same day. FDA approved for weight loss (ages 12+) and reducing cardiovascular events in adults with heart disease. #Wegovy

When is the best time of day to take Wegovy?

Official answer: Wegovy (semaglutide) can be injected at any time of the day, but you should only inject it once a week. Choose a day of...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 21d

New study: Weight-loss surgery outperforms Ozempic/Zepbound with 32% lower death risk, 35% fewer heart problems, and 22% weight loss vs 7%. Surgery patients had lasting benefits. #WeightLossSurgeryhttps://www.drugs.com/news/weight-loss-surgery-outperforms-glp-1-study-argues-126753.html

Weight-Loss Surgery Outperforms GLP-1 Drugs, Study Argues - Drugs.com MedNews

FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 Cutting-edge drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are all the rage for dropping excess pounds, but weight-loss surgery might have a better imp

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 22d

#BreztriAerosphere works within 5 minutes to improve COPD breathing, with clinical studies showing an 100mL FEV1 increase on first use. Full anti-inflammatory effects take 4 weeks. Daily use is essential, but not for rescue breathing emergencies. #COPD

How long does it take for Breztri to work?

Official answer: Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol) begins working within about 5 minutes, improving lung...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 23d

Breakthrough: Daily #aspirin cuts colon cancer recurrence risk by 55% in patients with PIK3 genetic mutation, new clinical trial shows. This affordable, precision medicine approach could transform treatment for thousands facing cancer's return. Published in NEJM. www.drugs.com/news/daily-a...

Daily Aspirin Cuts Colon Cancer Recurrence Risk By Half - Drugs.com MedNews

THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2025 Aspirin can cut by more than half the risk that colon cancer will come back following initial treatment, a new clinical trial has found