Pregabalin (marketed in the US as Lyrica) is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain. It is also used off-label to treat psychiatric disorders, most commonly generalized anxiety disorder. While it is not used as frequently as other anti-epileptic drugs, we do occasionally see women… Read More: In Brief: More Data on Pregabalin (Lyrica) and Pregnancy »
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that plays an important role in strong bones and overall health. According to the Institute of Medicine, the Adequate Intake for vitamin D is 200 International Units (or IU) for adults under age 50, 400 IU for those 51 to 70, and 600 IU for those age 71… Read More: 4 Ways To Get More Vitamin D Daily »
A lot of people are suffering from back pain, which is caused by a numerous reasons like taking care of a garden and toting around outrageously heavy purses. Discomfort in the back makes you hard to concentrate or relax. However, the bad condition can be improved with the right knowledge and care whether it is… Read More: 6 Back Pain Home Remedies: Posture, Exercise And More »
A recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine raises concerns regarding the increasing use of marijuana in pregnant women. According to data derived from two small surveys, women reported using marijuana to alleviate morning sickness, also known as nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP). An epidemiologic study carried out in Hawaii, 4735 pregnant women (2009-2011)… Read More: Marijuana Use More Common in Pregnant Women with Morning Sickness »