All About Lorazepam, the Anxiety Medication on 'The White Lotus'
If, like me, you’ve been glued to your couch every Sunday night to catch the latest episode of The White Lotus , then you’ve surely been hearing t
Navitus to Offer Unbranded Stelara Biosimilar, Remove Stelara from Formulary
Navitus Health Solutions’ specialty pharmacy will offer an unbranded biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) that the PBM estimates will save between $112
Propranolol vs. Metoprolol: How Do They Compare?
Propranolol and metoprolol are both beta-blockers, which are a class of drugs taken for heart conditions, including angina (chest pain), arrhythmias (
Everything You Need to Know About Barbiturates
Barbiturates are a type of drug that slows down brain activity. Barbiturates have been used for several conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, mu
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Lunesta vs. Ambien: How Do They Compare?
Learn about the nuances between popular prescription sleep aids Lunesta and Ambien, including how they work, safety precautions, and how to know which
Tizanidine vs. Cyclobenzaprine: Do They Differ?
Read more about tizanidine and cyclobenzaprine, their side effects, and their benefits to determine which is best for you.
What Are the Uses and Side Effects of Sulfonamides?
Learn about what a sulfonamide is, how it is used, and its potential side effects.
Xiidra vs Restasis: Which One Is Right for You?
Xiidra and Restasis are used to treat dry eyes by helping your eyes generate more tears. However, each treatment option has its pros and cons.
How Antacids Help Relieve Symptoms of Heartburn and Indigestion
Antacids are medicines used to alleviate acid build up in the stomach. They work to improve the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Read on to lear
10 Diflucan (Fluconazole) Side Effects You Should Know
Diflucan (fluconazole) is a prescription antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections. Some common side effects are fatigue, headache, dry sk
How prescription drugs get their names
Share Whenever we pick up a prescription medication , we see its name printed on the label—sildenafil, fluoxetine, alprazolam, or sertraline, for e
How Quickly Does Klonopin Begin to Work?
Learn how quickly you can expect relief from Klonopin, a benzodiazepine medication commonly prescribed for anxiety and seizures.
7 Common Uses of Spironolactone
Spironolactone is a diuretic (water pill) commonly used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure, but it can also be used for other conditions.
Medication side effects: What are your options?
Medications can provide a host of health benefits. They may prevent or eliminate a disease. They might improve your quality of life and even help you
Vedolizumab Beats Infliximab as Second
In patients with ulcerative colitis, vedolizumab outperformed infliximab as a second-line therapy following failure of anti-TNF therapy.
New drug blocks pain without causing addiction
Not a moment too soon: a drug is on the market that is effective in treating pain but is not addictive. Its generic name is suzetrigine — sold under
5 Medications for Altitude Sickness
Certain medications, such as Diamox (acetazolamide), can help prevent and treat altitude sickness.
Phenylephrine vs. Pseudoephedrine: How Do they Compare?
Phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine are both active ingredients in nonprescription Sudafed products. However, phenylephrine has been proven to be ineffe
Hydroxychloroquine Dose in SLE Remission
A majority of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus achieve prolonged remission when treated with hydroxychloroquine at a stable dose of 3-3.5 mg
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What is gabapentin? Here's why it's so controversial.
Many of the prescription drugs that are commonly abused or misused are brands most people have heard of. Painkillers, also known as opioids, are the m
These 6 medications can cause serious weight gain
Talk about a heavy dose. While the bulk of news coverage is focused on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic that cause weight loss, licensed pharmacist Dr. K
12 Buspirone Interactions You Should Know About
Buspirone can interact with other drugs, including antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, opioids, and more.
Updated: Two More Stelara Biosimilars Launch, Including One that is 90% Off Stelara
Sandoz and Biocon Biologics have each launched their biosimilar versions of Johnson & Johnson’s Stelara (ustekinumab). Pyzchiva (ustekinumab-ttwe), d
The Role of Medication Delivery in Non
For GLP-1 receptor agonists specifically, adherence challenges are a major concern, as these medications require long-term use to achieve meaningful h
10 drugs poised to be best-sellers in 2026
Four of the 10 medications Statista anticipates will yield the largest sales in 2026 are GLP-1 medications, according to data shared with Becker's .
Eladocagene Exuparvovec Approval Summary
This JAMA Insights discusses the US Food and Drug Administration approval of Kebilidi, eladocagene exuparvovec, for the treatment of aromatic L-amino
One woman's experience with the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi
Sue Bell was one of the first patients to receive the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab in 2020 as part of the clinical trial. It didn't stop the disease. C