Recommend Baclofen or Gabapentin for Persistent Hiccups

April 2017

You'll hear new thinking about how to treat hiccups.

Short-term bouts of hiccups are annoying...but not harmful.

And home remedies...such as gargling ice water, swallowing a teaspoon of sugar, or even drinking pickle juice...may do the trick.

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Table of Contents

Geriatrics Take Steps to Help Seniors Prevent Falls
Asthma Don't Be Surprised if Some Adults Step Down Asthma Meds
Gastroenterology Help Parents With Concerns About Restoralax and Neuropsych Effects in Children
Diabetes Glyxambi Is the First SGLT2/DPP-4 Inhibitor Oral Combo for Type 2 Diabetes
Hepatitis C Put Warnings About Liver Damage With Hep C Meds Into Perspective
Neurology & Pain Explain When Iron Supplements Might Help Restless Legs Syndrome
Women's Health Help Identify Women at Risk of Postpartum Depression
Topicals Point Out Pros and Cons of Different Topical Dosage Forms
Heart Failure Think of Lancora as a Niche Drug for Heart Failure
Heart Failure Focus on BP Control for "Diastolic" or Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure
Neuromuscular Recommend Baclofen or Gabapentin for Persistent Hiccups