http://drugs.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Drugs GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-02-02T11:41:22Z Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:41:22 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/02/03/healthcare-costs-a-problem-visit-a-community-health-center-or-free-clinic.htm Save Money on Your Medications Each week, Dr. Mike offers a tip on how to save money on your medications. Community Health Centers Community health centers that are regulated by the... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/02/03/healthcare-costs-a-problem-visit-a-community-health-center-or-free-clinic.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:04:30 +0000 2009-02-03T08:04:30Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/02/02/methadone-a-leading-cause-of-accidental-overdoses.htm Monday Morning Medication Safety TipDr. Mike shares information on how to take your medications safely. I was startled to read an article from an Indiana newspaper that identified the dramatic increase... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/02/02/methadone-a-leading-cause-of-accidental-overdoses.htm Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:41:22 +0000 2009-02-02T11:41:22Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/30/antidepressants-peoples-beliefs-about-using-these-drugs.htm People who are hesitant to use antidepressants most often are young, have never taken antidepressants, view their depression as mild and temporary, and feel unclear about the reasons for their... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/30/antidepressants-peoples-beliefs-about-using-these-drugs.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:56:30 +0000 2009-01-30T12:56:30Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/27/economy-got-you-down-ten-ways-to-save-money-on-your-medications.htm Save Money on Your Medications Each week, Dr. Mike offers tips on how to save money on your medications. If you have a chronic illness and take several medications, the costs... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/27/economy-got-you-down-ten-ways-to-save-money-on-your-medications.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:41:54 +0000 2009-01-27T09:41:54Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/21/fibromyalgia-drugs-approved-by-the-fda-to-manage-pain.htm From the FDADr. Mike brings you the latest information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration including consumer drug updates, new drug approvals, new drug indications, and first time generic... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/21/fibromyalgia-drugs-approved-by-the-fda-to-manage-pain.htm Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:56:57 +0000 2009-01-21T07:56:57Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/20/yes-we-can.htm ... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/20/yes-we-can.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:50:28 +0000 2009-01-20T07:50:28Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/19/fda-study-finds-consumer-medication-information-not-consistently-useful.htm Monday Morning Medication Safety TipEach week, Dr. Mike shares information on how to take your medications safely. Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a study that... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/19/fda-study-finds-consumer-medication-information-not-consistently-useful.htm Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:14:47 +0000 2009-01-19T10:14:47Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/16/viagra-the-little-blue-pill-and-the-cia.htm Drug of the WeekEach week, Dr. Mike features a commonly used medication or class of drugs. Learn what they are used for, how they work, and any news updates or... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/16/viagra-the-little-blue-pill-and-the-cia.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:45:08 +0000 2009-01-16T10:45:08Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/15/does-your-painkiller-plug-you-up.htm Medication Side Effects Each week, Dr. Mike shares information about a common side effect. Constipation Is a Predictable, Expected Side Effect of Narcotic Painkillers Oxycontin (oxycodone), Percocet (Acetaminophen; Oxycodone), and Vicodin... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/15/does-your-painkiller-plug-you-up.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:52:00 +0000 2009-01-15T14:52:00Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/14/splitting-pills-to-save-money.htm Save Money on Your Medications Each week, Dr. Mike offers a tip on how to save money on your medications. Splitting pills has become a popular way for people to save... http://drugs.about.com/b/2009/01/14/splitting-pills-to-save-money.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:51:40 +0000 2009-01-14T11:51:40Z