medications – Neuroscience

More than 1 in 4 children in the U.S. child welfare system are prescribed psychotropic medications, study finds

November 8, 2023 by Wilma

A recent study highlights a known medical anomaly within the U.S. child welfare system. What the study says According to a research letter published in August, children in the U.S. child welfare system, which includes youth receiving adoption assistance, foster care or guardianship , are more likely than other children… Continue Reading More than 1 in 4 children in the U.S. child welfare system are prescribed psychotropic medications, study finds

Three men hospitalized after taking non-prescribed medications for vigilance reasons: HSA

November 6, 2023 by Wilma

Three men hospitalized after taking over-the-counter medication to improve alertness (Photos: Health Sciences Authority) SINGAPORE Three men were hospitalized with serious side effects after consuming unregistered drugs from friends or street vendors. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said in a press release on Monday (Nov 6) that the men had… Continue Reading Three men hospitalized after taking non-prescribed medications for vigilance reasons: HSA

Certain medications linked to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a fatal skin reaction

November 2, 2023 by Wilma

skin reaction rash Stevens Johnson syndrome SJS

SJS drug reactions: who is affected? (Photo credit: BDS Piotr Marcinski/Shutterstock) Have you developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking a medication? Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a serious skin reaction that occurs after taking certain medications. Medications related to SJS include: Over-the-counter pain relievers (Tylenol, Advil, Aleve and… Continue Reading Certain medications linked to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a fatal skin reaction

Popular Hair Loss Medications May Be Scarce: A Significant Problem

October 31, 2023 by Wilma

Men’s health By Adriana Diaz Published October 31, 2023, 4:14 p.m. ET Minoxidil, a popular hair loss treatment, may be in short supply, experts warn. Minoxidil is the main active ingredient in Rogaine, which is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil has been shown to be most effective when taken orally,… Continue Reading Popular Hair Loss Medications May Be Scarce: A Significant Problem

Saturday is the perfect day to get rid of old medications cluttering your medicine cabinet – WTOP News

October 28, 2023 by Wilma

Don’t just throw old pill bottles in the trash or flush medications down the toilet. Instead, take them Saturday to one of dozens of national prescription drug take-back days sponsored by the DEA. Do you have old or expired prescription medications cluttering your medicine cabinet? Do not simply throw these… Continue Reading Saturday is the perfect day to get rid of old medications cluttering your medicine cabinet – WTOP News

Rite Aid will continue to keep phenylephrine medications on shelves, CVS will no longer do so

October 20, 2023 by Wilma

Rite Aid will continue to keep products containing phenylephrine on its shelves, at least for now, a spokesperson told ABC. “Rite Aid follows guidelines from regulatory agencies, including the FDA, and is committed to providing convenient access to safe, approved products to meet the health needs of our customers,” Rite… Continue Reading Rite Aid will continue to keep phenylephrine medications on shelves, CVS will no longer do so