The People's Perspective on Medicine
How Well Does Ritalin Work for ADHD?
Ritalin and related drugs are a mainstay of treatment for ADHD, but research shows that evidence supporting their use is weak.
Does Your Medicine Have a Boxed Warning? Why You Must Know!
The FDA has a designation for drug reactions it considers especially worrisome: BOXED WARNING. Do prescribers warn patients? Not always!
When Doctors Prescribe and Patients Push Back
Some doctors become annoyed when patients push back on prescriptions. Instead, they should welcome the opportunity for honest dialog.
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