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Jardiance for heart failure: How it works, effectiveness & more

The Checkup by Singlecare

Jardiance was initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes in 2014 but has achieved the following additional FDA approvals in the years since: In 2016, it was approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with Type 2 diabetes. But unlike the other drugs, Jardiance has evidence to support its different uses.

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How Can You Manage Opioid-Induced Constipation?

The People's Pharmacy

Drugs to Treat Opioid-Induced Constipation: The FDA approved naloxegol ( Movantik ) in 2014 to overcome OIC due to drugs such as hydrocodone or oxycodone. Other adverse reactions include nausea, diarrhea and rash. On the other hand, physicians can prescribe prescription medications designed to ease this common complaint.

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The 7 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Most people with Hashimoto’s have deficiencies in these nutrients, and I’ve seen very limited adverse reactions with supplementation (please check the special considerations/cautions sections under each supplement heading to learn about adverse reactions). (12-16). Published 2014 Dec 31. Published 2014 Nov 12.

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Methotrexate interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Prescribing information for both probenecid and methotrexate mentions the risk of developing severe adverse reactions when these medications are taken concomitantly. Current Opinion in Rheumatology , 2014 Prolongation and enhancement of serum methotrexate concentrations by probenecid , British Medical Journal (1978).

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Statin Smackdown Challenged by Angry Cardiologist

The People's Pharmacy

17, 2014) reported: “In this large observational study in older men, we examined the cross-sectional differences and longitudinal changes in physical activity by statin use. To summarize, he made it clear that he believes “Less than 1% of people have a serious reaction to statins.” We did not make that up.

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Preventing Deadly Drug Interactions Harder Than You Think

The People's Pharmacy

Over a million people are harmed every year by adverse reactions to prescription drugs. 30, 2014 ). Interactions between incompatible medications cause many of these. Others are caused by just too damn many medicines. Older people are especially vulnerable to deadly drug interactions. That can lead to cardiac arrest ( BMJ , Oct.

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The 5 Stages of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In a 2014 article, Wiersinga and colleagues identified 5 stages of Hashimoto’s. (3). Additionally, people who have had their thyroid glands removed (or who have gone through radioactive iodine treatment) may suffer adverse reactions from these procedures and will need to take thyroid medications for the rest of their lives.