Tag: Prescription Drugs
ENDO: Levothyroxine Does Not Up Fertility in Women With TPO Ab
Live-birth rate did not increase for euthyroid women with thyroid peroxidase antibodies before conception
Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
Niraparib Extends Time Without Symptoms in Ovarian Cancer
Findings based on phase 3 study of maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitor following treatment
Three Factors Predict Psych Events With Drugs for Smoking Cessation
Anxiety, history of suicidal ideation/behavior, being white associated with higher risk for events
In Youth With ADHD, New-Onset Psychosis Up With Amphetamines
New-onset psychosis occurred in about one in 660 teens, young adults with ADHD receiving stimulants
Trastuzumab Tied to Higher Long-Term Risk for Heart Failure
Increased risk for heart failure seen in breast cancer survivors given trastuzumab rather than chemo alone
Antiepileptic Drugs Not Tied to Dementia Risk
No increased overall risk found, but levetiracetam generic brands tied to higher dementia risk
ACC: Icosapent Ethyl Beneficial for Statin-Treated Patients
Risk for ischemic events lower for patients with elevated triglycerides and atherosclerosis or diabetes
Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications
Overall, 92.8 percent of oral solid medications contain at least one potential allergen
Young Child Goes to ED for Medicine Poisoning Every 10 Minutes
Safe medicine storage in the home needs to begin well before infants are on the move
