Women are hearing that they can take a break from their oral bisphosphonate (Fosamax, etc)

February 2007

Women are hearing that they can take a break from their oral bisphosphonate (Fosamax, etc)....

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More Canadian pharmacists will prescribe in the future
Osteoporosis whether proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, etc) increase the risk for fractures
Osteoporosis Women are hearing that they can take a break from their oral bisphosphonate (Fosamax, etc)
Symbicort being used in a new "SMART" regimen (Symbicort Maintenance And Reliever Therapy)
Men s Health anticholinergics (Detrol, Ditropan, etc) for urinary symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Cardiology Patients are asking if their meds for Parkinson's or restless legs will cause heart trouble
Cardiology BOTH Plavix and aspirin for at least 12 months after getting a drug-eluting coronary stent
Infectious Diseases Canadians will soon see a new oral quinolone called Factive
Neurology Pain Zytram XL (controlled-release tramadol) will be a new ONCE- daily option for pain relief in Canada
Dermatology New evidence is helping to clear up what works for rosacea
Interactions misconceptions about grapefruit juice interactions
Hormone Therapy controversy about bioidentical hormones
Substance Use Disorder dextromethorphan abuse in teens
Practice the significant new drugs approved by Health Canada in 2006