Taking Z-drugs for Insomnia? Know the Risks
Español ZZZZZ. Remember sleeping through the night? Not lately? If you’re lying awake night after...
Don’t Overuse Acetaminophen
Español You have flu symptoms, so you’ve been getting some relief by taking a cough and flu medicine...
Beware of Illegally Marketed Diabetes Treatments, Fraudulent Pharmacies
Español As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, an increasing number of...
5 Things to Know About Triclosan
What Is Triclosan? Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products intended to reduce or...
Beware of Illegally Marketed Diabetes Treatments
Español As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, illegally marketed products...
Be Aware of Potentially Dangerous Products and Therapies that Claim to Treat Autism
Español Products or treatments claiming to cure autism are deceptive and misleading, because there...
Treating Migraines: Ways to Fight the Pain with Medication
Español Thought there was no hope for treating your migraine headaches? Don’t give up. Migraines...
Treating and Dealing with ADHD
Español For the latest FDA information on drug shortages, visit this page. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
Safely Treating Molluscum, a Common Skin Condition
Español If you’re bothered by bumps on your skin, don’t try to diagnose yourself or treat your...
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids
Español Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription. This is especially important...
Apetamin — An Illegally Imported Weight Gain, Figure Augmentation Product
Español The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reviewed several incidents of serious adverse events...
Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose
Español Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the...
Manage Your Asthma: Know Your Triggers and Treatment Options
Español Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow. Symptoms...
Products Marketed for Removing Moles and Other Skin Lesions Can Cause Injuries, Scarring
Español As we get older, we can develop new growths on our skin that we may consider unattractive....
How to Buy Medicines Safely From an Online Pharmacy
Español Have you ever been tempted to buy your medicines from an online pharmacy or another website? You...
Warning: Aspirin-Containing Antacid Medicines Can Cause Bleeding
Español The next time you reach for a nonprescription drug to treat your upset stomach or heartburn,...
Want to Quit Smoking? FDA-Approved and FDA-Cleared Cessation Products Can Help
Español How to Choose a Smoking Cessation Product That’s Right for You Smoking cessation products...
Generic Drugs Undergo Rigorous FDA Review
Español Maybe you’ve had this experience: You go to fill a prescription, and the pharmacist mentions...
Pregnant? Breastfeeding? FDA Aims to Improve Drug Information
Español People who are pregnant or breastfeeding often need to take prescription medications. Prescription-medication...
Tianeptine Products Linked to Serious Harm, Overdoses, Death
Español People seeking to treat their ailments sometimes mistake a product as being safe because it’s...
Beware of Vaping Products with Unproven Health Claims
Español The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants consumers to know certain “wellness” vaping...