We’re pretty familiar with specific uses of popular over-the-counter (OTC) medications — Benadryl treats allergies, Sudafed clears your sinuses. But did you know, active ingredients in many OTC drugs are used to treat other diseases outside of your everyday ailments? Here are six active ingredients in popular OTC drugs and their surprisingly powerful alternative uses….

Dear Pharmacy Patient: We need to talk. See, I’ve been noticing that you sometimes don’t pick up your refills, or you’re shocked at the high price of your prescriptions. I can see your frustrated face when you’re waiting in line, and I know it’s aggravating when your prescription isn’t ready. Believe it or not, I want…

Summer’s in full swing — complete with barbeques and beach parties, airplane rides and hotels. And that means lots of potential allergens. Whether you’re stay-cationing or vacationing, we’ve put together this packing checklist to help you plan for allergies so they don’t ruin your fun. 1) Pack allergy medications Refill prescriptions and/or over-the-counter medications for…

With so many depression medications to choose from, finding one that works for you can be difficult. The decision process usually boils down to minimizing unwanted side effects and maximizing the potential to feel less depressed. We looked at 4,000 reviews of five popular antidepressants to see what people said about them based on their pros and…

For one reason or another, you may be considering a longer-term option for birth control. As far as preventing pregnancy goes, that’s not a bad idea at all. As a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC), the intrauterine device (IUD) has a failure rate of only 0.8% and once inserted, it can last up to 12 years. With…

Drugs are expensive — this we already know. But as it turns out, people in certain US cities have to shell out more for their medications than others. According to a nationally representative sample of prescription claims, drugs cost as much as 20% more than the national average in New York and Los Angeles, and…

Levothyroxine is the current standard treatment for hypothyroidism, but many patients are hesitant about a drug they may have to take for their lifetime. I get that. From when to take it and what it does to your body to different options in medications, it can be scary. So, here are some lesser known facts…

Have a headache or a pulled muscle? Odds are over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers like ibuprofen, aspirin or acetaminophen will do the trick. And unlike prescription pain medications containing opioids, OTC painkillers aren’t habit-forming, and likely won’t leave you groggy, dizzy, or even constipated. They’re also cheap and easy to find. All pharmacies carry both brand-name…

Some lucky people don’t get motion sickness, but if you do, it can ruin a cruise or sailing trip — even a road trip. You may have tried over-the-counter medications like Dramamine and Bonine, but in the end, preventing motion sickness might best be solved with the help of your doctor. Here’s what you should…

Proair, Advair, and Singulair — these are some of the many popular asthma medications that can cost upwards of $500 per month. To combat these high prices, many rely on their insurance coverage to shoulder the cost. But over the past couple of years, it seems like even insured individuals are paying higher out-of-pocket costs…