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General Medication News

Anti-TNFs No Magic Bullet Against Heart Risks
In patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, anti-TNF therapy doesn’t offer protection against heart attack or chest pain. 9/13/11

FDA Strengthens Anti-TNF Warnings
Two types of bacteria pose infection risks for those taking the biologics. 9/8/11

Rise in Opioid Use Linked to Increase in Falls, Fractures
Cautions create fewer painkiller options for patients. 12/1/11

Anti-TNF Study Eases Worries About Infection
Findings show risk is no higher with biologics than non-biologics. 12/6/11

Combining Over-the-Counter Meds Can Be Risky
A new study finds combining two common pain relievers can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding. 10/7/11

Anti-TNFs Bump Up the Risk of Skin Cancers
But a new analysis confirms the class of drugs aren’t linked to other cancers. 9/20/11

NSAIDs May Hinder Effectiveness of Antidepressants
On antidepressants and still feel down? Your painkillers may be the culprit.

Make Your Arthritis Meds Work for You
Try these six strategies to help you stick to your arthritis medication plan.

Be Heart Smart with Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs
Find out what experts have to say about some of the most common arthritis drugs and your risks for heart attacks, heart failure and stroke.

Antidepressants Increase Fracture Risk
If you take an antidepressant, you may want to start thinking about your bones.

Solutions to Corticosteroids Side Effects
Learn to spot and assuage the common side effects from corticosteroids.

Food-Drug Interactions
Some foods block the effects of meds.

New Pain Device Makes Shots Bearable
A clever device makes shots more bearable for kids and adults.

Arthritis Drugs Linked to Infection Risk
FDA calls for stronger warning of fungal infection on TNF blockers

Solutions to Medication Side Effects
Make the good outweigh the bad

Methotrexate Combos
When two drugs are better than one

The Dangers of Mixing Medication
One body, multiple drugs: It can be a recipe for disaster.

Five Tips for Dealing with Nausea from Your Medications
Are meds making you sick? Here's how to manage nausea>

Why Skipping Medications Is a Bad Idea
Consistency counts when it comes to prescriptions

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