Two lots of Robaxin (methocarbamol), a popular prescription muscle relaxer, were voluntarily recalled due to faulty dosing information on the label. Following these incorrect instructions could potentially lead to serious side effects and fatal overdose. What is Robaxin? Robaxin is a popular muscle relaxer. It contains methocarbamol, which is used to treat painful muscle spasms alongside…

If you have ever had the flu, you know just how down and out you can feel. Besides feeling like a zombie, the most common symptoms of the flu include chills, fever, cough, sore throat, muscle or body aches, headache or vomiting and diarrhea. With flu season peaking as early as December, it’s important to…

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 60,000 children end up in the emergency room every year due to accidental overdose — often from medications they find around the home. This danger may increase around the holidays, when kids are exploring new territory in a relative’s house and grown-ups might not be keeping a close…

We’re excited to put the spotlight on a vital member of every patient’s healthcare team: nurses, who work diligently to ensure patients are getting the right care and medications. Mary Beth, a triage nurse at a clinic in Edmond, Oklahoma, says the best part of her job is “being able to help upset patients turn…

Skin. It brings folks to the doctor every day. Here are the dos and don’ts all adults should know. What’s the difference between lotions, creams and ointments? This is the most important skin lesson to learn. Lotions are DRYING, so if you have dry skin, what you need is an ointment (not a lotion). Lotions…

Even though the newest shingles vaccine, Shingrix, is slowly making its way into pharmacies, we have some good news about shingles treatment! While you should still get your shingles vaccine, a new medication, ZTildo, has been approved to treat the pain that accompanies the shingles disease. ZTildo is known for its low dosage and high…

There’s so much controversy around the HPV vaccine, but what’s the final word? Is it safe for women and men? What about young girls and boys? Vaccinating yourself or your child is a personal choice. This post will help you weigh the benefits and risks of the HPV vaccine and decide how to best protect…

Flu season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to get your flu shot. Luckily, GoodRx is here to help, and we have some good news for your pocketbook. GoodRx has partnered with Walmart to offer all quadrivalent flu shots for only $24 with a coupon. That’s a 40% discount off their normal…

Back in 2016, manufacturers Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim launched a new long-acting insulin, Basaglar, and marketed it as the cheaper alternative to blockbuster insulin Lantus. Basaglar contains the same kind of insulin as Lantus (insulin glargine), and while it is cheaper—Basaglar costs about 15% less than Lantus—it is still expensive, with a cash price…

Advair Diskus and Advair HFA are popular brand-name inhalers often prescribed for asthma, COPD or a persistent cough. The same great questions are raised by my patients every week about Advair. Let me share.   1) Is Advair a steroid? Yes. Advair is a mixture of a steroid (fluticasone) and a long-acting bronchodilator (salmeterol). It…