Shingrix Side Effects Reviewed
Did you know that the same virus that causes chickenpox in children can sometimes reactivate in adults? This is known as shingles, and it happens to 1 out of every 3 people in their lifetime.Shingles...
Are Advil and Aspirin the Same Thing?
Advil (ibuprofen) and aspirin are common medications used to relieve pain, fever, and swelling. While they share some similarities, their differences allow for a few unique uses. Read more...
Aricept vs. Adlarity for Alzheimer’s-Related Dementia
• Donepezil (Aricept, Adlarity) is a first-line treatment for dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. It can help those who have mild, moderate, or severe disease. • Aricept is a brand of donepezil that is taken orally. It comes...
How often should I be taking my allergy medications?
Seasonal allergies are right around the start of September. They are a very common problem that tend to arise during the fall and spring season when there is a high concentration of pollen in the...
What are some side effects associated with birth control?
To prevent pregnancy, estrogen and progestins work together to regulate monthly bleeding and result whether an individual conceives or not. Natural sex hormones, Read more...
Brands are grand, but generics have merit!
It’s not an uncommon situation: your doctor gives you a prescription and you fill it. You remember your doctor told you the name of the drug you’d be getting, but when you get your medication,...
The curious case of drug contraindications
So your doctor has identified your health problem and it’s one a prescription can help fix. Off you go to fill it and start taking as prescribed. After all, the… Read more...
Medication management for seniors: Making sure the cure isn’t worse than the disease
According to recent data collected by Health Canada, seniors represent 17% of the population but are more than 40% of prescription users. Read more...