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  1. albuterol side effects
    Albuterol side effects and how to avoid them

    If you’re prescribed albuterol, you might have questions about its safety and effectiveness. What side effects should you expect from this medication? Is it safe to use every day? Should you be concerned if you are taking other medicines? Learn the warnings and precautions, potential interactions with other drugs, and what you can do to …

    March 16, 2020 • SingleCare Team
  2. coronavirus treatment
    Current COVID-19 treatments: What we know

    You may have spent time at your warehouse club or local supermarket, preparing for the coronavirus outbreak by stocking up on toilet paper, piling your shopping cart high with milk, bread, and eggs (french toast, anyone?). You may have bought cases of soap and hand sanitizer to stay clean. But despite your best preparation, what …

    March 13, 2020 • Karen Berger
  3. Favilavir could be a possible coronavirus treatment
    Everything we know about Favilavir, the potential coronavirus treatment

    There’s a lot of buzz around the novel coronavirus—what it is, its cold- and flu-like symptoms, and how to prepare for it—but there’s been more speculation about how it’s being treated. Although there is no FDA-approved coronavirus treatment in the U.S., Favilavir is being tested in China as a possible first treatment for COVID-19. There …

    March 13, 2020 • Karen Berger
  4. Is it safe to use an expired inhaler?
    Can you use an expired inhaler?

    Sell by, expiration, best by—the number of dates to consider when making purchases can be overwhelming. You know you don’t want to consume food that is past its prime. But do you need to worry about the freshness of medication and medical items like inhalers? The general answer is yes. All prescriptions come with an …

    March 9, 2020 • Kissairis Munoz
  5. what is singulair
    What is Singulair and what is it used for?

    Contrary to popular belief, there isn’t just one season for allergies. In fact, each season comes with its own set of allergy triggers, which means you could be carrying around that Kleenex box year-round. If you’re sick of having a runny nose, itchy eyes, and chronic cough, Singulair might be the right allergy medicine for …

    March 6, 2020 • SingleCare Team
  6. What is Sudafed?
    What is Sudafed and what is it used for?

    If you have a stuffy nose or sinus pain, finding relief from these symptoms is likely at the top of your mind. Sudafed is a popular decongestant that you may unintentionally pass up in local drugstores since it’s kept behind the pharmacy counter. This article gives an overview of Sudafed, its uses, dosages, side effects, …

    March 4, 2020 • SingleCare Team
  7. How long does Xanax last?
    How long does Xanax last?

    If your anxiety has started to impact your work and relationships or if it has manifested into panic attacks, it may be time to seek medication. Xanax is commonly prescribed to treat generalized anxiety and panic disorders when used with psychotherapy.  However, it won’t be the end-all-be-all of treatment. Xanax is prescribed for short-term use …

    February 21, 2020 • SingleCare Team
  8. Drug Recall
    Weight-loss drug Belviq withdrawn from U.S. market amid concerns it raises cancer risk

    On Feb. 13, Eisai, the makers of the weight-loss drug Belviq and Belviq XR (lorcaserin HCI), voluntarily withdrew the drug from the U.S. market at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Belviq is a prescription medication, available as a tablet and an extended-release tablet. It increases feelings of fullness to help …

    February 19, 2020 • Donna Christiano
  9. ACE inhibitors vs beta blockers
    ACE inhibitors vs. beta blockers: Which blood pressure medication is right for you?

    Seventy-five million American adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), but only 54% of them have their levels under control. Fortunately for a condition as common as high blood pressure, there’s a variety of medications that can help. Among them are ACE inhibitors and beta blockers, which most doctors will prescribe before any other type of …

    February 19, 2020 • SingleCare Team
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    Is ketamine the ‘miracle depression drug’?

    It seems unlikely that ketamine, an anesthetic and recreational party drug also known as Special K, would be used as a depression treatment—but a derivative of the drug, esketamine, has recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment-resistant depression. And research shows that ketamine can be an effective treatment for …

    February 18, 2020 • Donna Christiano

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