Every three months, the FDA reviews and publishes reports of adverse reactions from medications they’ve received through the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). The FDA has been posting these quarterly updates since 2007, due to an update to the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act that requires the FDA to publish a new list…
These 7 Medications Can Cause Puffy Legs and Ankles
Medications are a common offender when it comes to lower extremity edema, either as the cause or as a factor that can make it worse. Swelling in the lower legs from fluid in the tissues—lower extremity edema—is a familiar complaint among patients. Imprints from your socks, puffy legs and feet so you can’t put your…
Diagnosed with Prediabetes – Now What?
Have you been told that you have borderline diabetes or prediabetes, but you’re not quite sure what that means? If so, you are not alone! Many people are diagnosed with prediabetes, often times without being educated or given any additional information about the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more…
Gabapentin Now a Controlled Substance in Kentucky
The number of prescriptions written for gabapentin (Neurontin), a common medication for nerve pain, is at an all-time high, with 57 million prescriptions dispensed in 2015. Gabapentin is not considered an addictive drug, although it does have characteristics that offer the potential for abuse. Some individuals describe varying experiences with gabapentin abuse, including euphoria, improved sociability, a…
9 Things You May Not Know About Vitamins and Supplements
“Doctor, what vitamin or supplements should I be taking at my age?” It’s a good question, and one I hear often. When you pick up a prescription medication you receive the long list of potential side effects and ingredients, along with proof that it worked and was safe before it was approved. On the other…
Once Daily Isentress for HIV Now in Pharmacies
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 36.7 million people around the world are living with HIV. As of June 2016, new data suggests that 17 million people living with HIV are currently receiving medication to treat it. HIV medication, also known as antiretroviral treatment (ART), has made some key advancements in recent…
These Medications Could Harm your Lungs
The lungs are often subject to harmful side effects from medications because of their large contact surface. While more than 300 medications are known to cause some sort of drug-induced lung disease, some are bigger players than others. What happens? The most common form of lung injury from medications is drug-induced interstitial lung disease. In…
FDA Approves Cotempla XR For ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder starting in childhood. It is a chronic condition that can include attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Common ADHD treatments include Adderall (amphetamine salt combo), Vyvanse, and Concerta (methylphenidate er) – and we now have a new one to add to the list! Recently, the FDA approved Cotempla…
Why the FDA Wants Opioid Opana ER Pulled from Market
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Hyperglycemia vs Hypoglycemia: What’s the Difference?
If you have diabetes, you’re likely well aware of the issues that can come with blood sugar levels that are too high—or too low. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may sound similar, but they can have very different consequences. Using too much or too little insulin can affect your blood sugar…