by Sue Robbins | Apr 1, 2019 | Miscellaneous
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by Sue Robbins | Dec 29, 2014 | Headache Drugs
A review of studies has found that aspirin and other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs taken by mouth may reduce the risk for squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma, caused by exposure to ultraviolet light over a lifetime, is the second most common form...
by Sue Robbins | May 5, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Four months ago the Food and Drug Administration warned doctors to stop writing prescriptions for prescription medications containing more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen, The agency also warned pharmacists to stop dispensing them, and for patients to stop taking...
by Dr Robbins | Sep 19, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Have you been faced with the dilemma of choosing between a bottle of Advil and it’s generic equivalent? The generic medicine costs less, but is it as effective? Yes, choosing a generic will work as effectively as the name brand medicine. The FDA requires the...
by Dr Robbins | Sep 17, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A study conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston followed 62,000 women over a period of 14 years. Women who took ibuprofen or acetaminophen two or more days per week had an increased risk of hearing loss. In fact, the risk of hearing loss increased...