Azelastine Nasal Spray Now Available Over the Counter
Azelastine is an antihistamine medication that works to relieve allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, runny, and itchy nose by blocking a chemical called “histamine”. Azelastine has been available as a prescription nasal spray called Astelin since 2000. In...
Vitamin B9: Natural sources, supplements or as a prescription medical food?
Vitamin B9 is important for red blood cell formation and basic cell functions. The nutrient is crucial during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine. Low levels of vitamin B9 have been associated anemia, cognitive impairment,...
Treating Chronic Pain More Safely
Non-opioid medications in combination with non-pharmacologic interventions are preferred for treatment of chronic pain. However, when treatment with opioids is indicated, buprenorphine may be preferred over full agonist opioids (i.e. heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone,...
Will US women be able to purchase birth control over-the-counter soon?
In the United States, you need a prescription from a health care provider in order to obtain birth control pills. Many other countries in the world do not require prescriptions and women may purchase birth control over-the-counter (OTC). The United States may soon...
