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Gabapentin side effects in men

The Checkup by Singlecare

Its also prescribed off-label for other types of nerve pain, diabetic neuropathy, mood disorders, and alcohol use disorder. Research backs up the idea that women are actually more likely to experience gabapentins adverse effects than men. Gabapentin may cause certain side effects, and some may occur solely in men.

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Wegovy vs. Mounjaro side effects

The Checkup by Singlecare

It is sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss. After nausea, the most frequent adverse reactions included diarrhea (30%), constipation (24%), and vomiting (24%). Of course, even though Mounjaro might present a lower risk of side effects and be slightly more effective, that doesn’t make it the best drug for everyone.

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Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About The Treatment Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

IDStewardship

Current recommendations for maximum doses and fixed-dose preparations were historically informed by TB patients weighing 50 kg 8 , but it is now recognised that patients often present with considerably higher weights. At present, she is undertaking the UK-Africa AMS leadership fellowship through the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association.

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How AI Brings Pharmacogenetics to the Frontline of Precision Medicine

Pharmacy Times

This change mirrored a January 2025 FDA safety alert and label update that urged providers to consider genetic testing, inform patients of the risks, and discuss available options. Demonstrating improved outcomes and cost-effectiveness helps ensure payer support and broadens access to precision therapies.

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9 Sneaky Thyroid Toxins Hiding in Your Home

The Thyroid Pharmacist

to fluoride in my tap water, to hidden mold in my home, to my shampoo and deodorant (have you ever read those labels?!), These reactions are often due to the toxic backlog that is present in their body, which can cause them to react to everything in their environment as well. 9 Sneaky Thyroid Toxins 1.

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FDA Unveils Its Own Medical Queries—A Standardized Approach for Grouping MedDRA Preferred Terms that Will Impact NDA/BLA Safety Analyses and Drug Labeling

The FDA Law Blog

By Ellis Unger, Principal Drug Regulatory Expert — On September 14, 2022, FDA/CDER/Office of New Drugs, in collaboration with the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, hosted a virtual meeting on advancing premarket safety analytics , including sessions on new FDA Medical Queries and standardized presentations of safety data.

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Pharmacovigilance deep dive: risk minimisation measures

European Pharmaceutical Review

This can be achieved by reducing the burden of adverse reactions or by optimising benefits through patient selection (eg, contraindications, recommendations of use, warnings, concomitant medicine[s], or certain test parameters) and treatment management (eg, specific dosing regimen, relevant testing, patient follow-up).