Frequently Asked Questions About Medications
If you need more information about your medication or are concerned about something you read in the newspaper or heard about on TV, the answers to commonly asked questions about specific drugs may be helpful.
Finding Information About Low-Cost or Free Medications Online
There are a number of reliable websites that provide access to information about low-cost or free medications.
There are a number of reliable websites that provide access to information about low-cost or free medications.
I recently got health insurance for the first time. What is a drug formulary?
A drug formulary is a list of generic and brand name drugs that are preferred by your health plan. Since your health may limit the medications it will pay for, it is important for you understand your health plan's drug benefit and formulary.
A drug formulary is a list of generic and brand name drugs that are preferred by your health plan. Since your health may limit the medications it will pay for, it is important for you understand your health plan's drug benefit and formulary.
Can Norvasc make my ankles swell?
Norvasc is a calcium-channel blocker, a drug used to treat high blood pressure. Like any drug, Norvasc has side effects. Is ankle swelling a Norvasc side effect? Find out in this Q&A on ankle swelling and Norvasc side effects.
Norvasc is a calcium-channel blocker, a drug used to treat high blood pressure. Like any drug, Norvasc has side effects. Is ankle swelling a Norvasc side effect? Find out in this Q&A on ankle swelling and Norvasc side effects.
Levothyroxine: Is there a difference between brand name and generic versions?
What are the differences between Synthroid and levothyroxine, both of which are used as thyroid treatments? Learn what could happen when you switch between these hypothyrodism drugs.
What are the differences between Synthroid and levothyroxine, both of which are used as thyroid treatments? Learn what could happen when you switch between these hypothyrodism drugs.
Osteoporosis Treatment: Is is Safe to Take Fosamax?
Fosamax is frequently used to treat or prevent osteoporosis. Doctors are not sure how long someone should take Fosamax. Fosamax has side effects and in a few people may cause osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Fosamax is frequently used to treat or prevent osteoporosis. Doctors are not sure how long someone should take Fosamax. Fosamax has side effects and in a few people may cause osteonecrosis of the jaw.
How Can I Withdraw from Vicodin?
Vicodin can be addicting if used for a long period of time. Vicodin can cause a number of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly.
Vicodin can be addicting if used for a long period of time. Vicodin can cause a number of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly.
Can I split my antidepressant pills to save money?
Split pills to save money. Some commonly used medications, such as statins for lowering cholesterol, antidepressants, and erectile dysfunction drugs can be split to save money.
Split pills to save money. Some commonly used medications, such as statins for lowering cholesterol, antidepressants, and erectile dysfunction drugs can be split to save money.
How can I properly dispose of medications that I no longer use?
Tips for safely disposing of medications that are expired or you are no longer using.
Tips for safely disposing of medications that are expired or you are no longer using.
Can Zoloft Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction can be caused by many medications and drugs of abuse. Common medications used to treat depression and hypertension can cause erectile dysfunction. Up to 25% of erectile dysfunction in the U.S. is caused by medications.
Erectile dysfunction can be caused by many medications and drugs of abuse. Common medications used to treat depression and hypertension can cause erectile dysfunction. Up to 25% of erectile dysfunction in the U.S. is caused by medications.
What Are the Side Effects of Over-the-Counter Sleeping Medications?
Sleep aids are available over the counter (OTC) for the temporary relief of mild sleeping problems. Buying and using OTC sleep aids can be challenging. Learn about the side effects of OTC sleep aids and precautions to take when using them.
Sleep aids are available over the counter (OTC) for the temporary relief of mild sleeping problems. Buying and using OTC sleep aids can be challenging. Learn about the side effects of OTC sleep aids and precautions to take when using them.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Can Antidepressants Help IBS in Teens?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in teenagers may improve with the use of antidepressants, such as amitriptyline. About 14% of high school students have IBS, and antidepressants can improve their quaility of life.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in teenagers may improve with the use of antidepressants, such as amitriptyline. About 14% of high school students have IBS, and antidepressants can improve their quaility of life.
Should Calcium Supplements Be Taken Once or Twice a Day?
Calcium supplements may be important for you if you do not get enough calcium in your diet. Calcium supplements help replace calcium lost from body and help prevent osteoporosis.
Calcium supplements may be important for you if you do not get enough calcium in your diet. Calcium supplements help replace calcium lost from body and help prevent osteoporosis.
What is a Black Box Warning for a Drug?
Black box warnings, also known as black label warnings or boxed warnings, are named for the black border surrounding the text of the warning that appears on the package insert and label that describe the medication. Black box warnings are the most serious medication warnings required by the FDA.
Black box warnings, also known as black label warnings or boxed warnings, are named for the black border surrounding the text of the warning that appears on the package insert and label that describe the medication. Black box warnings are the most serious medication warnings required by the FDA.
Ask Dr. Mike About Your Medications
Michael Bihari, MD – known to his friends and colleagues as Dr. Mike – answers readers’ questions about medications. Topics include everything from medication side effects to cost of medications and medication safety issues.
Michael Bihari, MD – known to his friends and colleagues as Dr. Mike – answers readers’ questions about medications. Topics include everything from medication side effects to cost of medications and medication safety issues.