Colds, the flu and most sore throats and upper-respiratory infections are caused by viruses—and antibiotics have no effect against them. Popping antibiotics for viral ailments not only doesn't help people recover but, over time, has been the main cause...
You should get the Tdap vaccination every 10 years. It protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). This is especially important...
Look for a pharmacy listed on the Web site of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA), www.canadadrugpharmacy.com. CIPA pharmacies must...
Many rheumatoid arthritis patients take infliximab (Remicade) or adalimumab (Humira), known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-blocking antibodies, usually after other treatments...
For certain medications with a narrow therapeutic effect (that is, the beneficial dose is just below the toxic dose), the dosage is...
Manufacturers guarantee product potency only until the expiration date. The medicine may be good later—but you can't be sure....
Vivid dreams can be a side effect of some antidepressants, including fluoxetine (Prozac), t venlafaxine (Effexor) or bupropion (Wellbutrin). The dreams are...
Antipsychotic medications can be dangerous, according to recent research. Background: New antipsychotic drugs, such as risperidone (Risperdal), recently were found to increase...
After 640 bronchitis patients first saw their 6.doctors, coughing lasted for 11 days whether they received antibiotics or not. Other symptoms,...
The maker of atorvastatin (Lipitor) seems to be looking for even more new uses for its best-selling, cholesterol-lowering statin drug. The company,...
Andrew L. Rubman, ND, has long been A concerned about the dangers associated with long-term use of drugs that suppress stomach acid,...
Depletion of nutrients is among the most common—and overlooked—side effects of both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs. Here's...