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Vyvanse generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated in 2016 that one in every 20 American children was on stimulant medication for ADHD. Vyvanse and its generic, lisdexamfetamine , contain the same active ingredient in the same amount for each strength and dosage form. Those effects can carry into adulthood.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about copycat weight loss drugs, ADHD prescriptions spiking, and more

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Telehealth firms and pharmacies instead intend to sell versions of the obesity drugs tailored for specific patients whose doctors say they need a different dosage than one of the original drugs or a version with extra vitamins added.  In 2016, Ionis won approval for an infusion called Spinraza.

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Crestor generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

Based on clinical trials, the generic option was first approved in 2016, 13 years after AstraZeneca received the green light for the brand-name Crestor from the U.S. The surge in popularity among patients in recent years is likely a result of the growing availability of generic rosuvastatin. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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How long does it take for Zyrtec to work in dogs?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Of course, Dr. Apted says that Zyrtec’s efficiency can vary depending on the dog, the dosage, underlying conditions, gastrointestinal issues, the dog’s metabolism, and other medications the dog is taking. Dosage of Zyrtec for dogs Giving a dog the correct dosage is critical for Zyrtec’s effectiveness and safety.

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First AI-generated small molecule drug enters Phase II trial

European Pharmaceutical Review

Initiating Phase II trials for an AI-generated drug The Phase II study will assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of 12-week oral INS018_055 dosage in subjects with the rare lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Patients will be divided into four parallel cohorts.

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Can you take Synthroid during pregnancy?

The Checkup by Singlecare

According to the American Thyroid Association, a 2016 study of women with hypothyroidism who were being treated with Synthroid before becoming pregnant shows there is an increased risk of miscarriage when the thyroid blood test TSH is abnormal, and the dosage of Synthroid is not appropriately increased during pregnancy.

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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

JAMA 2016; 316(20): 2115-25.) Healthcare providers review medication lists, adjust dosages, and coordinate care among multiple specialists. This responsibility impacts caregivers’ health and well-being, with approximately 20% reporting high physical strain and 40% experiencing emotional stress (Family Caregiver Alliance, 2016).

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