New Medicine?
So, your doctor offers you pill B, which she tells you is the new replacement for pill A. Is it really better? Not necessarily, say advocates of evidence-based medicine.
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Tag Archives: Medications
Easing Allergies and Asthma
Spring has sprung—and above average temps spell trouble for allergy and asthma sufferers. Here’s expert help.
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Drug Options to Keep Cholesterol in Check
If considering a switch from Zetia, which blocks the absorption of LDL “bad” cholesterol in the gut, to Niaspan, a B vitamin that raises HDL “good” cholesterol, new research supports the decision. In a study of the two prescription drugs, Niaspan was better than Zetia at shrinking buildups in neck arteries. Niaspan may be taken ... More
Night Sweats Return
For the past two months I’ve had profuse sweating every night and wake up soaked. I had the problem in 2002, but it vanished without treatment. Can you cast some light on this?
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New & Effective Psoriasis Drug
A new drug treats psoriasis in a novel way. At the close of a busy afternoon at his dermatology practice, Dr. Lebwohl, who was involved in the clinical testing of the new drug, discussed with us the promise (and potential drawbacks).
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Keep Skin Moist to Prevent Bruising
My mother has blotches on her arms and legs that look like blood vessels have burst below the skin surface. They spread across the arms and/or legs and are purple and black in color. It’s very distressing to her. What causes these to appear, and how might we address the problem?
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Medicines for Nerve Pain
I am not diabetic but have a bad case of neuropathy. Gabapentin is not helping me. Are there other medications to relieve this discomfort? Your medical column is most helpful and informative. I look forward to each issue.
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Water Pill Options When Allergic to Sulfa
Patients who are allergic to sulfa and require a diuretic (“water”) pill have several options. In general, the sulfa contained in antibiotic drugs has a slightly different chemical structure than the sulfa compounds found in diuretics. As a result, people who are allergic to sulfa antibiotics may be able to take a sulfa-containing diuretic without ... More
