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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

You may be familiar with naltrexone, which is an FDA-approved medication that has been used since the 1980s for opioid withdrawal. LDN was one of the first interventions that I had tried on my thyroid journey back in 2009. It is used at a higher, standard dose of 50 mg per day. I know about this first-hand.

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Top Performing Drug – Enbrel (June Edition)

PharmaShots

In 2009, Pfizer acquired Wyeth thus seeking the rights to Enbrel. Today's FDA approval shows that innovation doesn't stop with a drug's first market approval, and further reflects Amgen's commitment to continually unlock and expand the therapeutic potential of our medicines in the hopes of filling unmet patient needs.

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Lisinopril for diabetes

The Checkup by Singlecare

Lisinopril is FDA approved to treat hypertension in adults and children 6 and older, as well as heart failure and acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks). One 2009 study of Type 1 diabetes suggested that 40 mg/day lowers blood pressure and urinary albumin excretion ratehow doctors test kidney functionmore effectively than 20 mg/day.