Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories just voluntarily recalled over 35,000 tubes of nystatin/triamcinolone after it failed a routine manufacturing test. Nystatin/triamcinolone cream is used to treat a common skin infection known as cutaneous candidiasis. This is a class II recall, the most common type of recall, which means that the recalled tubes of nystatin/triamcinolone may cause a…
Marinol vs. Marijuana: What’s the Difference?
Let’s start with the fact that Marinol is FDA approved for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and anorexia from AIDS. Currently, there is no FDA approved medical indication for prescribing marijuana. So, why is one approved and not the other? Do they work? And what are their differences? What is Marinol? Marinol is an FDA-approved medication…
Which States Fill the Most (and Fewest) Prescriptions for Erectile Dysfunction Drugs?
Over the past year, both Cialis and Viagra went generic, making erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs less expensive. This got us wondering, as more men are able to afford their ED drugs, which states are filling the most prescriptions for them? As it turns out, since January 2018, 0.24% of all prescription fills nationwide have been…
Thanks to GoodRx, Retired Nurse Lisa Can Pay for Her Medications Without Breaking the Bank
Lisa dedicated her life to being a registered nurse, up until she had to abruptly quit last December to take care of her father, who had become very ill. Since she is an only child and her parents lived halfway across the country, she decided to leave her job behind—along with her health insurance. The…
When Do You Really Need Antibiotics?
Deciding whether to wait out a sickness or head to the doctor’s office for antibiotics can be a tough choice to make. Untreated bacterial infections can have serious and deadly consequences, but side effects of antibiotics are no fun either. This post will give you an idea of what types of infections usually do—or don’t—require…
Cialis Now Available as Generic Tadalafil – Here’s What You Need To Know
We have good news for you: generic Cialis, used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and enlarged prostates, just hit pharmacies. Prices for the generic, known as tadalafil, are more than 50% less than those of brand-name Cialis. And that’s a welcome update considering higher doses of Cialis can cost almost $2000 for 30 tablets. As…
How To Quit Smoking – What Science Says Really Works
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide and is a major risk factor for not only lung cancer but heart disease and stroke. But how risky is it, really? Current smokers are two to three times more likely to die from heart disease and two times more likely to die from stroke…
What’s the Difference Between Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL?
Wellbutrin is one of the most popular drugs to treat depression, but it comes in two versions— Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL—that are not interchangeable. They actually have different strengths, uses and side effects. Here’s what you need to know. What are Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL? Both Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL are antidepressants…
What’s the Best Treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain?
Migraines, sensitivity to touch, fatigue and pain all over…that’s what folks with fibromyalgia deal with. For a long time, patients and doctors were frustrated that there were no definitive solutions for this often unbearable condition. Well, researchers looked into what people were doing to treat their pain—from meditation and exercise to prescription drugs—and published what…
6 Ways To Beat Your Insurance Copay
“I don’t need to worry about drug prices. I have insurance!” At GoodRx, we hear people say this all the time. After all, isn’t that what health insurance is for? You pay your premium and then insurance pays for your medical bills. Right? If you use GoodRx, you probably already know that prescription drug insurance…