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How long does it take ibuprofen to work?

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Always tell your pharmacist or provider all of the medications and supplements you are taking and read all the labels and pharmacy instructions before taking ibuprofen with any other medications. However, gastrointestinal issues may be reduced when ibuprofen is taken with food, milk, or antacids. What is the standard ibuprofen dosage?

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Does Zyrtec make you drowsy?

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Always follow the instructions on the label for accurate dosing. Food and Drug Administration (2003) The post Does Zyrtec make you drowsy? How to use Zyrtec safely Zyrtec is considered safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when proper dosage is followed. appeared first on The Checkup.

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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an injectable medication prescribed for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which some doctors may prescribe off-label for weight loss. Legislation passed in 2003 prohibits Medicare from covering drugs prescribed specifically for weight loss, and while Medicaid has more flexibility here, not every state will cover them.

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Biogen tweaks confirmatory trial of Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm

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Subjects in the trial will also have to have evidence of amyloid plaques at enrolment as well as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease or mild Alzheimer’s disease, something that was required in the CMS’ initial decision but not the approved FDA labelling for Aduhelm.

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Monkeypox cases are rising. Should we be worried?

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SIGA Technologies’ oral drug Tpoxx (tecovirimat) is approved for smallpox, monkeypox and cowpox in Europe, and in the US and Canada for smallpox, although it can be used off-label for the other disease. In 2003, the US experienced an outbreak of monkeypox, which was the first time human monkeypox was reported outside of Africa.

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What are authorized generics?

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Generic drugs must also be identical to brand-name drugs in the following ways: Dosage form Route of administration Safety Effectiveness Strength Labeling While generic medications must have the same active ingredient as the brand-name, they may have some inactive ingredients not found in the original medication.

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Atomoxetine interactions to avoid

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Sources Strattera label , FDA (2003) Atomoxetine: Drug label , NIH DailyMed (2021) Electrocardiogram (EKG) , Mayo Clinic (2022) Clinically relevant drug interactions with monoamine oxidase inhibitors , Health Psychology Research (2022) The post Atomoxetine interactions to avoid appeared first on The Checkup.