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  1. medications during pregnancy
    What medications are safe to take during pregnancy?

    From the moment you get the happy news—that you’re an expectant parent—your priority is doing what’s best for your child. An important part of keeping a growing baby healthy during pregnancy is learning which medications are safe to take. Birth defects occur in 3 to 5 out of every 100 pregnancies. This is called the …

    June 22, 2020 • SingleCare Team
  2. A spoon with popular supplements (hematopoietic agents)
    The most popular supplements on SingleCare in June

    Most years, summertime means backyard barbecues, picnics at the park, and plenty of fun in the sun. While things may look a little different in 2020, thanks to COVID-19, it’s usually a time of the year when many people are actively involved in recreation, and paying attention to their physical health. Perhaps that’s one reason …

    June 10, 2020 • Katy Anderson
  3. FDA approval stamp
    FDA approves first oral medication for heavy bleeding from uterine fibroids

    On Friday, May 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral medication designed to treat the heavy premenstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) associated with uterine fibroids, a condition that causes tumors to grow along the uterine wall.  The medication, Oriahnn, is an estrogen and progestin combination product consisting of elagolix, estradiol, and norethindrone …

    June 3, 2020 • Jennifer Larson
  4. Drug Recall
    FDA recalls metformin extended-release tablets

    Metformin is a prescription medication commonly used to treat high blood sugar caused by prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes. It’s sometimes used off-label to treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). On Thursday, May 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a voluntary recall notice for extended-release metformin 500 mg tablets, produced by Apotex and …

    June 2, 2020 • Janice Rodden
  5. Antidepressants for Children and Elderly (Pills in hands)
    How young is too young for antidepressants? How old is too old?

    Antidepressants are medications used to treat depression, a condition that often has different symptoms in different age groups. In general, it causes prolonged feelings of sadness and loss of interest in once pleasurable activities. Many people with depression become withdrawn, hopeless, angry, lethargic, and even experience physical symptoms like weight loss/gain or sleep problems.  Antidepressants …

    May 19, 2020 • Donna Christiano
  6. Finasteride Side Effects
    Learn finasteride side effects and how to avoid them

    Finasteride is a steroid-like medication frequently prescribed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and male pattern baldness. You’ll most likely find it in medicine cabinets and pharmacies as the brand names Proscar or Propecia, although a generic version is also available.  The drug works by preventing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which …

    May 18, 2020 • SingleCare Team
  7. Birth Control and Alcohol
    Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking birth control pills?

    If you’ve ever wondered if consuming alcohol affects the safety and efficacy of your birth control pills, wonder no more. The answer is pretty straightforward: It doesn’t, as long as you drink responsibly.   “There is no direct interaction between birth control pills and alcohol, and no reduction in the effectiveness of birth control if somebody …

    May 15, 2020 • Dawn Weinberger
  8. minoxidil side effects
    Minoxidil side effects and how to avoid them

    You’ve likely heard of minoxidil, commonly known by its brand name: Rogaine. This topical product is available over-the-counter to treat male pattern baldness. Rogaine contains 2% to 5% minoxidil and is often used to treat baldness or hair loss in both men and women. What you might not know is that minoxidil can also treat …

    May 14, 2020 • SingleCare Team
  9. folic acid pregnancy - why it's important
    Why pregnant women need to take folic acid

    As soon as you get pregnant, keeping your baby healthy—before and after birth—becomes your top priority. Because the well-being of mom and baby is closely connected, one of the easiest ways to bring a healthy newborn home from the hospital is to take good care of yourself during pregnancy.  There are lots of different ways …

    May 14, 2020 • Sarah Bradley
  10. What Is Synthroid
    What is Synthroid and what is it used for?

    If you feel tired around the clock, have consistently dry skin, or notice that your face is slightly puffy, you could have hypothyroidism, a condition where your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. A Synthroid prescription can help. Synthroid is an FDA-approved thyroid medicine that commonly treats hypothyroidism and regulates thyroid hormone levels.  What …

    May 4, 2020 • SingleCare Team

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