Safer Alternatives to Klonopin for Sleep and Anxiety

Clonazepam, commonly known by its brand name Klonopin, is a benzodiazepine prescribed for conditions such as anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and certain seizure disorders. While clonazepam is effective for these and other conditions, the fact that it is a controlled substance highlights its potential for dependence and withdrawal symptoms. For many people, this makes it […]

Breakthrough Study Links GLP-1 to Reduced Alcohol Dependence

Researchers have been exploring whether glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists, such as semaglutide and liraglutide, could help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). A long-term study with over 8 years of follow-up found that people using these drugs had a significantly lower risk of hospitalization for AUD compared to those on officially approved AUD treatments. This […]

Can You Still Get a Printed Prescription?

E-prescriptions streamline medication access, but while mostly beneficial, some patients may still require printed copies for flexibility.

Bipolar Disorder: Highs, Lows, And In Between

“Bipolar disorder” is a term that people can often misunderstand. You might hear someone casually say, “I’m so bipolar today,” just because they experienced some highs and lows in their moods. But bipolar disorder is far more complex than feeling happy one moment and sad the next. It’s a lifelong mental health condition that involves […]

Treating nerve pain and relieving depression

Pain relief is one of the most urgent considerations when doctors treat their patients, sometimes coming before addressing the causes of the pain. Local anesthetics can be used to reversibly block the conduction of nerve signals from near their site of administration up into the brain, thereby producing temporary loss of sensation in a limited […]

The Battle for Rights to Sell Weight Loss Drugs

If you have been using the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound, take note! You could be affected by the fight that’s looming between BigPharm and the Compounding Pharmacies over the latter continuing to supply look-alike versions of these drugs. Right now, the FDA appears to be backed into a corner. It has […]

Tips to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

A few weeks ago, almost overnight, the temperature where I live dropped enough to be considered sweater weather. I had about three minutes of excitement about cute fall outfits and hot soups before remembering that winter makes me SAD. And I don’t mean to emphasize the word SAD; I’m talking about a thing called Seasonal […]

Travel Tips for People Taking Eliquis: Staying Safe on the Go

In 2016, I arrived in Vietnam after a long couple of flights and noticed a strange dull pain in one of my legs. Given that I had spent most of the flights asleep and entirely still, I took myself straight to the doctor, where I was diagnosed with a blood clot. I have learned a […]

The Crisis of Rising Drug Prices in the US

There’s a lot of talk on Capitol Hill about the need to address high drug prices and the spiraling cost of medications in the US. This is a subject that pops up quite regularly, perhaps in sync with the election cycle, and the latest spike has come from the release on July 9, 2024, of an […]

You’re Not Alone: Treatment Options for Major Depressive Disorder

Major depressive disorder, or what is commonly known as depression, is a significant mood disorder that affects millions of people globally. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or enjoyment in usual activities. These symptoms can linger for extended periods, significantly disrupting an individual’s everyday life and overall […]