5 citations
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October 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Biotin supplements can improve certain skin disorders and hair loss when a deficiency is present.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Azathioprine can cause unusual hair loss, which may reverse after stopping the drug.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “British journal of health care management/British journal of healthcare management” Choose cost-effective emollients for dry skin conditions and prescribe appropriate amounts.
4 citations
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February 2013 in “Revista De Saude Publica” Pill organizers and cutters can help with taking medication regularly but may affect the medication's effectiveness and safety.
2 citations
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October 2002 in “American Journal of Nursing” Taking the same medication under different brand names caused harmful side effects.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
1 citations
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March 2004 in “Clinical Medicine” Private doctors in Hong Kong both prescribing and giving out medicine can have both good and bad effects.
July 2003 in “Pediatrics in review” In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.
May 2024 in “News Digital Object Group”
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
2 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
March 2002 in “Clin-Alert” In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
26 citations
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September 2024 in “Perspectives in Clinical Research” Drug repurposing offers faster, cheaper drug development but faces challenges like safety, ethics, and funding.
7 citations
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January 2001 in “PharmacoEconomics” The article concludes that a balance is needed between individual healthcare needs and societal resources when it comes to lifestyle drugs, with a call for compassionate policy application.
January 2025 in “Journal of Prescribing Practice” 1 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Switching to generic drugs is necessary but faces communication and information challenges.
October 2008 in “Clin-alert” Certain medications can reduce mortality risk in COPD patients, but others can increase risks of cardiovascular issues, postoperative delirium, and other adverse effects.
January 2026 in “Nutrición Hospitalaria” Many drugs can cause lipid metabolism issues, and labels need better warnings.
1 citations
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April 1987 in “American Journal of Nursing” Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.
September 2025 in “Healthcare” SSRIs may help manage sexual behavior in dementia patients, but they can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
26 citations
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November 2016 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Valproic acid helps delay hair loss and increases survival time for high-grade glioma patients undergoing radiation therapy.
September 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
November 2010 in “Clin-Alert” Monitoring for adverse effects in clinical treatments is crucial.
October 2025 in “Actualización en Medicina de Familia” New drugs face challenges due to limited evidence, and safety updates are advised for some existing medications.
13 citations
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March 1990 in “JAMA” Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.
Eye drops with β-blockers may cause hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2014 Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.