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Toujeo (insulin glargine)

Toujeo (insulin glargine)

What is Toujeo? Toujeo is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Toujeo contains a form of insulin called insulin glargine, which is classified as a long-acting insulin. Clinical studies tested Toujeo in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The studies showed that after 26 weeks […]

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Aimovig (erenumab-aooe)

Aimovig (erenumab-aooe)

What is Aimovig? Aimovig is a brand-name prescription medication that’s used to prevent migraine headaches in adults. It comes in a prefilled autoinjector pen. You use the autoinjector to give yourself an injection at home once per month. Aimovig can be prescribed in one of two doses: 70 mg per month or 140 mg per […]

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Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm)

Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm)

What is Ajovy? Ajovy is a brand-name prescription medication that’s used to prevent migraine headaches in adults. It comes as a prefilled syringe. You can self-inject Ajovy, or receive Ajovy injections from a healthcare provider in your doctor’s office. Ajovy can be injected monthly or quarterly (once every three months). Ajovy contains the drug fremanezumab, […]

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‘Wasabi receptor’ may advance treatments for chronic pain

‘Wasabi receptor’ may advance treatments for chronic pain

Scorpion toxin targets the “wasabi receptor,” a specific receptor in nerve cells that helps humans react to wasabi, cigarette smoke, and environmental pollutants. According to new research, the toxin’s unusual mechanism of action means that it could help scientists learn more about chronic pain. New research furthers scientists’ understanding of chronic pain. Researchers from the […]

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Ativan (lorazepam)

Ativan (lorazepam)

FDA warning This drug has a boxed warning. This is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A boxed warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Using Ativan in combination with opioid medications can result in life-threatening side effects. These effects include serious sedation, decreased breathing, […]

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Provigil (modafinil)

Provigil (modafinil)

What is Provigil? Provigil (modafinil) is a prescription medication. It’s most often used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work. Provigil belongs to a class of medications called stimulants. It comes as 100-mg and 200-mg oral tablets. Studies show that Provigil increases the ability to stay awake compared to […]

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Otezla (apremilast)

Otezla (apremilast)

What is Otezla? Otezla (apremilast) is a brand-name prescription medication. It comes as a tablet you take by mouth. Otezla is used to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, a form of arthritis that can occur in people with psoriasis. Otezla belongs to a class of medications called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Drugs in this […]

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Lantus (insulin glargine)

Lantus (insulin glargine)

What is Lantus? Lantus is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to improve blood sugar levels in: Lantus contains the drug insulin glargine, which is a long-acting insulin. Lantus is given as an injection just under your skin (subcutaneous injection). The drug comes in the form of a solution (liquid mixture). The solution is in […]

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Trintellix (vortioxetine)

Trintellix (vortioxetine)

FDA warning: Risk of suicidal thoughts in children This medication has a boxed warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is the strongest warning that the FDA requires. A boxed warning alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Trintellix can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in […]