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12 votes
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Not alive, but not dead: disembodied human brains used for drug testing
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After new drug’s ‘unprecedented’ results for pancreatic cancer, doctors look at other uses
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Denmark wants to test whether weight-loss drugs can help get more people into work, adding a new economic dimension to the debate over obesity treatments
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New studies are fueling optimism about GLP-1's potential role in prevention and treatment of breast, colon and lung cancer
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Any tips for stopping long term SSRIs?
I’ve been taking a stack of meds for a couple years now and they work great for me. It’s Prozac, Wellbutrin, and Vyvanse. But I’ve been feeling numb recently. I told my psych, and we’re going to...
I’ve been taking a stack of meds for a couple years now and they work great for me. It’s Prozac, Wellbutrin, and Vyvanse.
But I’ve been feeling numb recently. I told my psych, and we’re going to trial letting go of the Prozac. What should I expect? I’d like to have food taste good again, but I also don’t want the depression to come back.
My psychiatrist says that I should reach out to her if I feel intense multiday sadness, but are there other signs I should be looking out for?
I guess I’m just trying hear more about other people’s experiences with quitting/tapering off antidepressants.
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The US campaign to turn healthy people into Alzheimer’s patients
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World's first vaccine for Lyme disease could be available in 2027
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Health Canada approves 1st generic version of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic
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Ozempic is about to go generic in India, China and Canada
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Lyme disease vaccine shows seventy percent efficacy, Pfizer says
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Genetically modified bacteria convert plastic waste into Parkinson's drug
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Rescue dog Rosie’s cancer shrinks after world-first mRNA vaccine
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Breakthrough antibody discovery targets Epstein-Barr virus, which infects 95% of the world’s population
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Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say
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Flu shot: US Food and Drug Administration will review Moderna’s mRNA vaccine, company says
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Moderna won’t run phase III vaccine trials as skepticism grows in US
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US Food and Drug Administration declines to review Moderna's mRNA flu shot
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Can Ozempic cure addiction?
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Gold Star Distribution Inc., issues recall of thousands of popular FDA-regulated products including drugs, devices, cosmetics, human foods, and pet foods in Indiana, Minnesota and North Dakota
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US Medicaid will only pay for costly new sickle cell treatment if it works
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Rx Inspector: ProPublica’s new tool provides drug info the US Food and Drug Administration won’t
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Is there a way to donate or give unused ADHD medication to people in need?
I have been going through trials to see what ADHD medication might be a good fit for me, and as a side effect have amassed a good deal of unused pills. I have like 60 Vyvanse, a whole bunch of...
I have been going through trials to see what ADHD medication might be a good fit for me, and as a side effect have amassed a good deal of unused pills. I have like 60 Vyvanse, a whole bunch of Strattera, and with how expensive they are I'd love to pass them off to someone who might be able to use them. Is this a possibility?
Cheers!
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US households using Ozempic spend less on groceries
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Amazon Pharmacy starts offering Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill
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Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics
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Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows
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Denmark close to wiping out leading cancer-causing HPV strains after vaccine roll-out
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The drug that taught me how much I should suffer
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Why Canada really lost its measles elimination status
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There may not be a safe off-ramp for some taking GLP-1 drugs, study suggests
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Microrobots deliver drugs to specific locations within the body
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Obesity rate declining in US. Use of GLP-1 injectables for weight loss has more than doubled since early 2024.
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mRNA COVID vaccines may substantially extend life for those undergoing cancer treatments
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After quitting antidepressants, some people suffer surprising, lingering symptoms
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People with severe diabetes are cured in small trial of new drug
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Half of people on weight loss drugs quit within one year, Danish study finds – more likely to stop taking the drugs if they were younger, lived in poorer areas, or were men
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US health insurance premiums poised to spike over drug costs, tariff threats
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New mRNA vaccine shows promise in malaria prevention
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The drug that could revolutionize the fight against HIV
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The obvious reason the US should not vaccinate like Denmark – it isn't Denmark
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suing Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy
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Novo Nordisk's ad campaign, which aimed to speak ‘without filters’ by declaring obesity a disease, has faced strong criticism on social media and from some scientific societies
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Journavx was approved this year. Why did it take so long to develop?
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The plan to vaccinate all Americans, despite Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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US abortions hold steady but fewer cross state lines for procedure, study finds
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US scientists are using machine learning to find new treatments among thousands of old medicines
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Eleven spouses on what it’s like to live with someone on Ozempic
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New anti-obesity drugs will outperform Ozempic
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Looking for guidance: Cost of ADHD medication
Hi All, I've just been prescribed the generic version of Vyvanse and had a bit of sticker shock when I was rung up at my local pharmacy. Even with insurance it was nearly $300 for a months worth...
Hi All, I've just been prescribed the generic version of Vyvanse and had a bit of sticker shock when I was rung up at my local pharmacy. Even with insurance it was nearly $300 for a months worth pills. I realize this is a problem likely unique to the United States, but I'm wondering how other folks are navigating the costs. While I can afford the medication, the idea of taking on a car sized monthly payment for the pills is really unpalatable. Do folks have any tricks or tips for getting the medication at a lower rate, switching to different medications (i.e. adderall or ritalin), or finding a secondary to cover prescriptions? I've read about Goodrx or SingleCare may be more affordable. Does anyone have experience with those providers?
As a side note, I oversee selection of our company health plan/insurance. While I'd rather not change for the sake of co-workers who have established their primary care physicians with our current offering, I have the ability to change it for 2026. If there folks have providers who cover more of the costs I'm open to hearing it.
Beyond the costs, does anyone have any advice or guidance for things to watch out for as I start taking the medication? Tomorrow is my first day and I'm a combination of excited and anxious.
Thanks!
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