Patients will ask questions about "relaxation drinks"

January 2014

Patients will ask questions about "relaxation drinks"...Neuro Bliss, Just Chill, Marley's Mellow Mood, etc.

Think of these as "anti-energy" drinks.

They contain supplements that are promoted for their calming or sedating effects such as valerian, kava, GABA, melatonin, etc.

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Table of Contents

Opioids the rampant misuse and abuse of controlled substances (oxycodone, alprazolam, etc)
Allergic Reactions how to handle dye allergies
Insulin Sliding scale insulin is like giving patients a ride on the blood glucose roller coaster
Contraceptives whether levonorgestrel emergency contraceptives (Plan B One-Step, etc) are effective in heavier women
Statins more statin Rxs for lowering heart risk
Interactions how to handle drug interaction alerts for clarithromycin with calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, etc)
Diabetes Meds You'll continue to hear buzz about Avandia (rosiglitazone)
OTC Products Patients will ask questions about "relaxation drinks"
Pediatrics increasing use of SSRIs (fluoxetine, citalopram, sertraline, etc) in children and adolescents
COPD help prevent hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pregnancy using ondansetron (Zofran, etc) for morning sickness
Healthy Lifestyles New lifestyle guidelines will help patients with New Year's resolutions to improve their health and lower heart risk