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Gabapentin side effects in men

The Checkup by Singlecare

When starting gabapentin, it is best to start with the lowest dose and titrate slowly upward to effect, being observant of any side effects as they often present initially and can diminish after several weeks of treatment, Dr. Gish says. What are the long-term side effects of gabapentin?

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Is Vyvanse stronger than Adderall?

The Checkup by Singlecare

The truth is that a drug’s strength can vary based on dosage, duration of action, and even individual response. They’re both available in generic versions and are both Schedule II controlled substances with a high potential for substance misuse. I have seen people do very well with Adderall and horribly with Vyvanse.

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How to help patients get ready for summer

The Checkup by Singlecare

Pharmacy teams can play a key role in helping patients prepare for the realities of travel—things like medication storage, adjusting dosage schedules for time zone changes, and getting familiar with health regulations abroad. Here are practical ways pharmacists can support patients as they get ready to pack their bags.

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

The FDA Law Blog

Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. 6, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). Zarzamora Press Release.

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Is diazepam a controlled substance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Yet, for some people, diazepam might replace anxiety with dependence, which is why its classified as a controlled substance. Is diazepam a controlled substance? Yes, the United States Department of Justice designated diazepam as a controlled substance in 1971, when they signed the U.N.s What does that mean?

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Is it safe to buy prescriptions from Canada?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Still, there are some things you should keep in mind to make sure you’re getting the right medications at the right dosages, and you should always check with your primary care provider before purchasing any drugs from Canada in person, online, or by mail order. The medication must be kept to 50 dosage units or less.

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Pharmacists in Florida (and Elsewhere): Waive Prescribing Red Flags at Your Peril

The FDA Law Blog

District Court for the District of Texas on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC for repeatedly dispensing opioids and other controlled substances “by filling prescriptions while ignoring red flags.” Last December we blogged on the $275,000 civil penalty imposed by the U.S. Gulf Med Pharmacy; Decision and Order, 86 Fed. 72,694, 72,703 (Dec.