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Drugs.com @drugs.com · 1h

New study reveals why Ozempic reduces alcohol cravings: GLP-1 drugs slow alcohol absorption into the bloodstream, diminishing intoxication effects. Participants taking these medications reported feeling significantly less drunk. #GLP1AndAlcoholism www.drugs.com/news/why-mig...

Why Might GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Alcohol Cravings? New Experiment Suggests An Answer - Drugs.com MedNews

THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound appear to reduce alcohol cravings, but doctors have been at a loss to explain why until now.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 1d

WHO warns antibiotic resistance is surging globally—1 in 6 infections now resist common drugs, killing 1M+ yearly. Some regions see 1 in 3 infections resistant. Without action, 39M could die by 2050. #AntibioticResistance www.drugs.com/news/antibio...

Antibiotic Resistance Rising Fast, WHO Warns - Drugs.com MedNews

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 Dangerous infections that no longer respond to antibiotics are spreading quickly around the world, increasing by as much as 15 a year,

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 1d

#Qutenza: 8% capsaicin prescription patch for nerve pain from shingles and diabetic neuropathy. Applied by healthcare providers for one hour, provides 3-month relief. Side effects: application site redness, pain, itching. Accidental exposure causes severe irritation.

Does Qutenza contain red chili peppers?

Official answer: Yes, Qutenza is a prescription skin patch that contains capsaicin, the active ingredient that gives the heat to a chili...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 2d

Fentanyl overdose deaths among seniors have exploded 9,000% in 8 years, often involving stimulants. By 2023, half of fentanyl deaths in adults 65+ included cocaine or meth. Older adults are now facing the opioid crisis's fourth wave. #OpioidCrisis

Fentanyl-Linked Overdose Deaths Among Seniors Soar 9,000% in 8 Years - Drugs.com MedNews

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 Fentanyl overdose deaths are surging among seniors, particularly in cases where the powerful opioid is mixed with stimulants like cocaine

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 2d

#Verzenio: Twice-daily oral therapy for HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Reduces cancer cell growth/spread. Side effects include fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea (81% in first month, manageable with antidiarrheals). Generally milder than chemotherapy.

Verzenio Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Verzenio covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 3d

#Ubrelvy doesn't cause rebound headaches. Unlike triptans/NSAIDs that can trigger medication overuse headaches, this CGRP antagonist (gepant) treats migraines without rebound risk.

Does Ubrelvy cause rebound headaches?

Official answer: Rebound or medication overuse headache has not been reported as a concern for people using Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) to...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 6d

New study: Low-dose #ketamine infusions helped 46% of chronic pain patients improve physical function, sleep, and pain management. Patients call it "life changing." The non-opioid treatment can be safely integrated into comprehensive pain care programs. www.drugs.com/news/ketamin...

Ketamine Safe, Effective For Chronic Pain - Drugs.com MedNews

FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 Low-dose IV infusions of ketamine are safe and effective in treating chronic pain, a new study says. Ketamine infusions as part of compreh

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 6d

#Forteo: Daily injection for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, men, and long-term steroid users at high fracture risk. Mimics parathyroid hormone to build bone. Side effects: nausea, headache, abdominal pain. Not for children.

Forteo Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Forteo covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 7d

New research challenges tramadol's effectiveness: the popular opioid painkiller provides minimal pain relief but doubles serious side effect risks, including heart disease and pre-cancerous growths. Researchers say its harms likely outweigh benefits. #Tramadol www.drugs.com/news/popular...

Popular Painkiller, Tramadol, Less Effective, More Risky Than Thought, Evidence Review Says - Drugs.com MedNews

THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 A widely prescribed opioid painkiller is not all it s cracked up to be, a new evidence review has concluded. The opioid painkiller tramad

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 7d

Clinical study: Skyrizi beat Humira for plaque psoriasis. 72% achieved 90% clearer skin vs. 47% at 16 weeks. Patients switching from Humira to Skyrizi saw 3x better results—66% clearance vs. 21%. No new safety issues.

Skyrizi vs Humira for plaque psoriasis - How do they compare?

Official answer: In a head-to-head clinical study between Skyrizi and Humira, researchers found that Skyrizi was better than Humira at...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 8d

Weight-loss drug use before bariatric surgery skyrocketed 16-fold since 2020. Nearly 30% of surgery patients now use #GLP1 medications like Ozempic beforehand. Doctors say patients no longer choose between drugs OR surgery—they're using both strategically. www.drugs.com/news/more-pa...

More Patients Using GLP-1 Drugs Prior To Weight-Loss Surgery - Drugs.com MedNews

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 Many more folks fighting excess weight are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Zepbound to cut pounds before undergoing bariatric su

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 9d

New study: Inhalers generate 2M+ metric tons of carbon emissions yearly — equal to 530,000 cars. Metered-dose inhalers' propellants are potent greenhouse gases, ironically worsening the respiratory conditions they treat by fueling climate change. www.drugs.com/news/inhaler...

Inhalers Produce More Than A Half-Million Cars' Worth of Carbon Emissions Annually - Drugs.com MedNews

TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2025 Inhalers provide breath-saving relief to people with asthma and COPD, but ultimately are undoing those good works by promoting climate cha

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 10d

FDA reviewing removal of black box warning on #menopause hormone therapy. Experts say the 2003 label—based on flawed research—has unnecessarily scared millions of women away from effective treatment. Advisory panel urged change in July. Decision coming soon. www.drugs.com/news/fda-may...

FDA May Ease Warning on Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms - Drugs.com MedNews

MONDAY, Oct. 6, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing whether to change the warning label on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs use

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 13d

FDA approves new low-cost generic abortion pill, #mifepristone, sparking political controversy. Anti-abortion groups criticize the decision despite 25 years of safety data. Trump officials face pressure to review mifepristone's approval.

FDA Signs off on New Version of Abortion Pill Mifepristone - Drugs.com MedNews

FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2025 A new low-cost version of the abortion pill mifepristone just received federal approval and it s already stirring political controversy. Th

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 14d

Nasal spray adrenaline works as well as EpiPens for severe allergic reactions—sometimes even faster, new research shows. FDA-approved #neffy is already available. Could be easier for needle-phobic folks and lasts longer too. Promising for allergy emergencies! www.drugs.com/news/adrenal...

Adrenaline Nasal Sprays Work As Well As EpiPen For Allergic Shock - Drugs.com MedNews

THURSDAY, Oct. 2, 2025 People with extreme, life-threatening allergic reactions might do as well to use a nasal spray as jab themselves in a thigh with an EpiPe

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 15d

HPV vaccines work remarkably well! New study shows 76-98% reduction in infections among vaccinated women over 17 years—plus strong herd immunity protected unvaccinated women too (72-76% reduction). Real hope for eliminating cervical cancer globally. #HPVVaccine www.drugs.com/news/hpv-vac...

HPV Vaccine Protecting Against Infections, Even Among Unvaccinated - Drugs.com MedNews

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2025 The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is protecting women from the cervical-cancer-causing virus including those who don t get the jab,

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 16d

FDA approves #Opzelura cream for children 2-11 with atopic dermatitis—the first topical JAK inhibitor for kids this age. Phase 3 trial showed strong results vs. placebo with no new safety concerns. A new nonsteroidal option for managing childhood eczema. www.drugs.com/news/fda-app...

FDA Approves Opzelura for Atopic Dermatitis in Children - Drugs.com MedNews

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Opzelura cream 1.5 percent (ruxolitinib) for children ages 2 to 11 years with atopic dermatitis (AD). The app

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 17d

FDA is reviewing #mifepristone safety after 25 years of use, prompted by conservative pressure. Kennedy cites a disputed study claiming high complication rates. Medical experts/ACLU maintain the drug's strong safety record. Complete ban unlikely. www.drugs.com/news/kennedy...

Kennedy Says FDA Reviewing Safety of Abortion Pill Mifepristone - Drugs.com MedNews

MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the safety of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions for 25 years, am

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 17d

#Humira treats multiple inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's, psoriasis. Common side effects include headaches, injection site reactions. Warning: suppresses immune system, increases infection/cancer risks, especially lymphoma in young IBD patients.

Humira Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Humira covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 20d

Tylenol maker pushes back on Trump/RFK Jr. autism claims, reaffirming acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever for pregnancy. Medical experts find no credible evidence linking it to autism. Untreated fever poses real birth defect risks. #PregnancyHealth www.drugs.com/news/tylenol...

Tylenol Refutes Old Post as Pregnancy Safety Debate Resurfaces - Drugs.com MedNews

FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025 The maker of Tylenol is pushing back against resurfaced claims that its popular pain reliever is unsafe for pregnant women.Kenvue, the pa

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 20d

#NurtecODT treats and prevents episodic migraines in adults. Dissolving tablet placed on/under tongue, well-tolerated with only 2% experiencing nausea. Convenient option for both acute treatment and prevention.

Nurtec ODT Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Nurtec ODT covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 21d

Experimental pill #elinzanetant reduced menopause hot flashes by 74% for a full year in a clinical trial. Non-hormonal option offers hope for women who can't use hormone therapy. Game-changing relief for disruptive symptoms. #MenopauseRelief

Experimental Pill, Elinzanetant, Treats Menopause Hot Flashes Without Hormones - Drugs.com MedNews

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 An experimental pill can significantly reduce hot flashes and night sweats for women after menopause, a new clinical trial has determin

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 21d

Daxxify vs Botox: Both use botulinum toxin for wrinkles, but Daxxify lasts 6 months vs Botox's 3-4 months. Daxxify costs more per treatment but requires fewer sessions annually. Same safety profile, different stabilizing technology. #Daxxify #Botox

Daxxify vs Botox: Which should you use?

Official answer: Daxxify (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm) and Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) are two injectable medications used to reduce the...

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 21d

New study: Fish oil's cancer-protective effects depend on having the ALOX15 gene. Without it, supplements might increase colon cancer risk. EPA works better than DHA. Your genetics determine effectiveness—talk to your doctor first! #FishOil www.drugs.com/news/fish-oi...

Fish Oil May Raise or Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Depending on Your Genes - Drugs.com MedNews

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 About 19 million U.S. adults take fish oil supplements, often to protect against chronic diseases. But new research suggests their abi

Drugs.com @drugs.com · 22d

#Xolair injectable blocks IgE antibodies from triggering allergic reactions. Treats allergic asthma, nasal polyps, chronic hives, and prevents food allergy reactions. Given subcutaneously every 2-4 weeks, well-tolerated with few interactions.

Xolair Patient Tips: 7 things you should know

Easy-to-read patient tips for Xolair covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.