Word: prescriptioneering
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You can spin this into a case for reduced regulation--regulators are likely to mess up, so why bother? But it can also point toward an approach based not so much on discretion as on rules, the simpler the better. I first encountered this argument last fall in the work...
Members were also concerned about the pairing of narcotic agents such as hydrocodone and oxycodone, both known to be addictive, with acetaminophen, which is known to increase the risk of liver problems with higher and higher doses. If patients become dependent on the narcotic and continue taking prescription painkillers, they...
Will I still be able to fill my prescription for Vicodin or Percocet? Yes. While the FDA usually follows the recommendations of its advisory panels, the recommendations are not binding. Even if they were, they would not take effect without careful consideration by the FDA of patients who currently rely...
Should I switch from Tylenol to aspirin or ibuprofen? Not necessarily. If you are not taking any other prescription pain medications that contain acetaminophen and you take Tylenol as directed, you should not be at risk of damaging your liver. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective...
Why did the committee recommend eliminating acetaminophen-containing prescription drugs but not over-the-counter products? The members based their decision on the studies and data that were presented to them during the two-day meeting. The vast majority of studies linking liver failure to acetaminophen use involve prescription acetaminophen...