Opioids are drugs prescribed for mild to severe pain relief and act on the nervous system. This group of drugs has created quite a stir due to the long-term use by millions of people across the nation resulting in misuse and dependence. This crisis has the potential of disrupting the entire economy of the nation, calling for the President’s … [Read more...]
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Increased Risk of Stomach Cancer
If you suffer from stomach issues, you may have heard of the so-called proton pump inhibitors (PPI), including Prilosec, Prevacid, Protonix, and Nexium. It’s possible that you may have missed the news about the dangers associated with this type of drug, which, it turns out, can cause all sorts of side effects, including but not limited to increased … [Read more...]
Viberzi Pancreatitis Risk
Viberzi (eluxadoline) is a prescription drug used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Unfortunately, Viberzi can cause serious or fatal pancreatitis. The risk is higher for people who do not have a gallbladder, but it can happen in people who still have their gallbladders, and can be caused by a single dose. Viberzi was … [Read more...]
Opioid Commission Meets with Insurance and Pharmaceutical Companies
The newly formed Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis is expected to release its final report on the opioid epidemic – a report that will contain suggestions for further action – in about a week. Leading up to the release of the report, there have been a number of inquiries and actions that beg the question: what is the … [Read more...]
The Purple Pill in the Red Zone
Unaware of the potential life-threatening side-effects allegedly linked to the proton-pump-inhibitor (PPI) group, coupled with the ease of availability over the counter, millions of people throughout the country have used this group of drugs to treat dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. PPIs differ in their drug … [Read more...]
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