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## heard about this arthritis drug on CNN - need info. ## i need info for this drug that is prescribed for my sons back problems. i cant find anything about it.........but was told it's just a high powered ibprofern ????? ## Why is this medication prescribed? Etodolac is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Short-acting etodolac (Lodine) also is used to relieve pain from other causes. Etodolac is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation. How should this medicine be used? Etodolac comes as a tablet, a capsule, and an extended-release (long-acting) ...

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Starting January 1st 2018, Cigna will no longer cover most OxyContin prescriptions in its group plan, according to CNN. Instead, they have entered a contract with Collegium Pharmaceuticals who manufactures Xtampza ER, another extended release version of Oxycodone. Their stated reasoning is because of the allegedly superior abuse deterrent properties of Xtampza ER. Mind you, the study finding that Xtampza ER was harder to abuse than OxyContin was conducted by Collegium themselves. As you might imagine, Purdue Pharma (OxyContin's manufacturer) is not happy about this at all. They seem to think that it is more about the pharmaceutical rebates for Cigna. But none of this fluff matters. What matters are all of the PATIENTS and how it may or may not affect peoples' daily lives! While ...

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I was given clonidine for my exiety and to help me relax because I have really bad twitches that never stop. I cant relax so would it be safe to take one more clonidine they are 0.1mg help me asap sence I cnnot sleep with this twitching ## Hello, Tiff! How are you? No, this is a very potent medication and you shouldn't take more than your doctor has prescribed. It may take a few weeks for this medication to reach its full level of efficacy in your body and for it to alleviate all your symptoms. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## In some cases yes but for me the more I took the worse it got that is a very bad drug it causes all sorts of side effects from anyone I've known to take it higher then 0.3 Mg's dont ...

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People in 14 states can now walk into a CVS and pick up an opioid-overdose antidote without a script, the company announced yesterday. Naloxone was already available in stores in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, but now Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin join that list, CNNMoney reports.

I've been taking oxys 30mgs for years, for a reason maby someone can tell me? Everyone is having a heoard time: finding them in stock,IV went 2+ weeksevery day sbefore i found any 2 months in a row.im in las vegas,NV,Im reading, about this allover!!!! ## It seems as though most people are asking whether or not to put blame on the FDA for such a wide array of drug shortages. There's an article on this by CNN linked below: cnn.com/2012/07/25/health/fda-drug-shortages/index.html Strangely enough though, according to the FDA's webpage there is no current shortage of Oxycodone at all: fda.gov/drugs/drugsafety/drugshortages/ucm050792.htm#O You might be able to find additional information on previous Oxycodone shortages at The American Society of Health System Pharmacists Webpage. ...

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this is a drug to stop opiate use. It blocks the cravings ## There was a report on the news about using a combination of Meltrexone and Topomax to stop alcohol cravings. Can you give me any information regarding FDA approval, and side effects. I am currently prescribed oxycodone for lower back pain. I read that the Topomax is an opiate blocker. That would not be a good thing!! Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. Sincerely, Kelly ## Meltrexone is a med. I heard about on CNN, April 2009 it was said it helps relieve addictions such as alcohol. Any one know of this & where can one find it? Thanks, ## I haven't heard back from you. Any info regarding meltrexone & it's effect on alcohol cravings? ## The correct drug na...

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ANTIBIOTIC IV ## cnnot find any ifor on Zancomycin hcl which is being administered to my mother. any info would be helpful ## It is possible you mean Vancomycin, the antibiotic?

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