The Alliance of Minority Medical Associations (AMMA) and the Benenson Strategy Group held a national media briefing on poll results examining health care access and affordability in the US today. Dr. Randall Maxey, M.D., said that polling data show that…

What is the difference between Xanax and Xanax Retard? Is it important for a patient taking 1.0 mg before going to sleep? Action of Xanax comes into force in 1-2 hours and lasts during 16 hours. Xanax Retard as a rule is taken by 1mg in 24 hours.

All drugs work essentially the same way and have similar side effects. Levitra may work a little faster in some people and may be less sensitive to food or alcohol intake. Viagra has been around for a lot longer and has a proven safety track record.

Looking at the bottom of your prescription, you have probably seen two signature lines. On the first line it is printed “Product Selection Permitted” while on the other one it is “Dispense as Prescribed”. Depending on where your doctor has appended…

Generic drug (plural generic drugs, in abbreviated form - generics) - is medicament that is bioequivalent to registered patent medicine taking into consideration its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features. These drugs are usually sold cheaper than…

Rimonabant (Acomplia, Zimulti) was created by a French Pharmaceutical Company Sanofi-Aventis or Sanofi-Synthelabo. This medication appeared to be a new method to overcome a problem of weight loss as it is used specially to treat obesity and perhaps some…

As representatives of the health care community and law enforcement, we are working together to prevent abuse of prescription pain medications while ensuring that they remain available for patients in need. Both healthcare professionals, and law enforcement…

For the past two years our increasing knowledge of migraine’s biogenesis has been paralleled by an explosion of new therapies unprecedented in their biologic selectivity and clinical effectiveness. While these medications provide us with a potent arsenal…

Physicians in the U.S. commonly prescribe the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax) for the treatment of acute bronchitis. However, research has not yielded conclusive evidence that azithromycin is effective in treating acute bronchitis. As an antibiotic,…

As online pharmacies gain a larger share of the prescription drug market, consumers must be aware of the possible problems associated with obtaining an online prescription for a medication, or purchasing a drug online. These issues become even more significant…

Anti-anxiety drugs, or “anxiolytics”, are powerful central nervous system (CNS) depressants that can slow normal brain function. They are often prescribed to reduce feelings of tension and anxiety, and/or to bring about sleep. Anti-anxiety medications…

Depression is a brain disorder. It can affect your thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior, and physical health. Unfortunately, many people still think it is “all in your head” and that if the person would only try harder, he or she could snap out of…

Benzodiazepines became widely available for medical purposes in the 1960s and replaced barbiturates in treatments of many conditions. Benzodiazepines proved themselves less prone to abuse than barbiturates, in addition to being safer — accidental overdose…

Since 1987 when zopiclone (Somnosan, Zimovane, Imovane, Rhovane, Ximovan) was introduced into clinical practice, extensive evaluations have shown that some rebound changes can be detected in healthy individuals. In patients with insomnia more than 20…

Drugs that work in the brain are considered appetite suppressants. Amphetamines are approved for use in treating other diseases; their use as a weight loss drug is considered "off label" or not approved. Doctors often prescribe drugs for “off-label”…

Isotretinoin (Accutane) is available as capsules in the following strengths: 5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 milligrams. The recommended dose depends on your body weight. Usually you take a pill with food twice a day for a total of 15 to 20 weeks. (In Europe, patients…

The most frequently used drugs are tricyclic antidepressants, which received their name from the organization of their chemical structures, in particular the systems consisting of two benzene rings joined to a central 7-membered ring with a dialkylaminoalkyl…

Similar to N gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis causes infections of the pharynx, urethra, and rectum in MSM. Chlamydia is better recognized as an asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic infection. Recent data on rectal chlamydial infections in MSM show…

Incidence and prevalence estimates vary slightly depending on the methodology, but commonly cited figures are that approximately one-third of Americans have symptoms of acute or intermittent insomnia, and that approximately 10% have chronic insomnia.…

Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) doesn’t work as a treatment for women, most studies show. But new research suggests that among women who suffer sexual side effects as a result of antidepressants, the little blue pill may help. Sexual side effects due to…