Good news! Viagra (sildenafil) has gone generic, cutting costs for the “blue little pill” in half. Viagra is one of the most popular drugs on the market today, earning manufacturer Pfizer over one billion dollars a year. Its popularity has led to thousands of bad jokes, hundreds of cheesy commercials, and put the phrase “erectile…
Fred’s Pharmacies Join the GoodRx Network
At GoodRx, we are working every day to bring you better prices and more convenience with your prescription drugs. Today, we’re excited to share some progress: We’ve added more than 350 Fred’s pharmacies to our network, bringing more savings to more people in the Southeast U.S. – Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, the Carolinas and…
FDA Recalls Lomotil For Diarrhea
On November 16th, 2017, Manufacturer Greenstone LLC issued a voluntary recall of Lomotil (diphenoxylate/atropine), used to treat diarrhea. This is a class II recall, the most common type of recall, which means that there is a situation where the use of the recalled medication may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, but the likelihood of…
Generic Viagra Now Available: Here’s How to Get It
As of Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, two generic versions of Viagra (sildenafil) will be available in pharmacies: one by generic manufacturer Teva, and the other by the original manufacturer, Pfizer. Prices for generic sildenafil should be about half what they are for the brand version, according to the AP. Current prices for Viagra are around $70,…
FDA Approves New Device to Help With Opioid Withdrawal
The opioid epidemic in the United States has become a serious public health problem, causing many pharmaceutical companies to focus their efforts on creating new and innovative treatment options. The newest device aimed at increasing treatment options for opioid addiction was just approved by the FDA. The NSS-2 Bridge device is an electric stimulation device…
The Best Medication for Insomnia: Ambien, Sonata, or Lunesta?
These days, insomnia is pretty much part of the national condition. Every evening, millions of Americans use a prescription drug to help them get to sleep and stay asleep – usually a generic version of Ambien (sold under the generic name zolpidem), Sonata (zaleplon), or Lunesta (eszopiclone). These three medications are all so-called “z-drugs”: Non-benzodiazepines that…
Xarelto Generic Is Three Years Away: Here’s How to Save While You Wait
Xarelto is a commonly prescribed drug that helps prevent blood clots, stroke, and atrial fibrillation (a so-called anticoagulant). The bad news? It’s really expensive, and Xarelto isn’t expected to be available as a generic for some time. If your doctor thinks Xarelto right for you, how can you make it affordable? Here’s some information about…
Doctor’s Agree: GoodRx Is the Best Way to Save
Most Americans don’t need to read the headlines to know that prescription medicines cost too much. They feel it every day in their wallets, and in the struggle to pay for expensive drugs, month after month. Since GoodRx started seven years ago, more and more Americans have learned that drug prices can vary widely, and…
Medications That Can Change The Color Of Your Urine
Abnormal urine color can be distressing to patients and their physicians. But did you know that discolored urine is usually harmless and is often due to medications? If your urine comes out as an odd color, don’t panic until you’ve reviewed this list. Medications that cause orange urine Isoniazid is an antibiotic used for the…
New Vaccine For Shingles Now Available
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles is more common in adults and can cause a painful rash and blisters. In 2006, the FDA approved the 1st shingles vaccine, Zostavax, a single shot vaccine approved for use in those 50 years of age and older. Zostavax reduces…