Jul 14, 2024
According to the Ozempic (semaglutide) patient medication information pamphlet, stomach pain is a common side effect that impacts 1 in 10 patients who use Ozempic. While stomach pain is common in Ozempic (semaglutide) patients, pancreatitis is also a potential side effect of the prescription.According to the Novo Nordisk (makers of Ozempic) patient...
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Jul 10, 2024
The most common alternatives to Ozempic include Wegovy, Rybelsus, Saxenda, Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Metformin. Each of these alternatives can be broken down into a number of categories that can help you in determining the best path forward for finding an Ozempic (semaglutide) alternative.Key TakeawaysMost commonly, patient’s are looking for...
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Jul 8, 2024
The average cost of Ozempic without insurance is $954 to $1,400. The range of the costs can vary depending on the quantity, retailer, pharmacy, and prescription. Choosing retail pharmacies like Walmart or Costco may not directly impact the price of Ozempic. However, choosing programs like NovoCare’s Patient Assistance Program (PAP) and...
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Jul 4, 2024
The average cost of a one-monthly supply of Ozempic without insurance is $954 to $1,400. With insurance, the monthly cost can go down to as little as $25. Typically, a one month supply of Ozempic will contain four weekly injectable needles with one pen. Since Ozempic is a weekly injection, a single 28-day supply will be one box of Ozempic...
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Jul 3, 2024
Author’s note: ‘Kaylee’ is the name I will use to represent several patients with peanut allergies. The information in this article has been altered to protect my patients’ privacy.I remember the first time I prescribed an EpiPen Jr. for a patient with a peanut allergy.The family of 3-year-old Kaylee found out the hard way...
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Jul 1, 2024
Author’s note: This is a personal story in the sense that someone close to me (let us call him ‘Dan’) had atrial fibrillation. To honor his memory and protect my family’s privacy, I have altered details sufficiently to mask his identity. One detail remains, which is quite true: Eliquis (apixaban) extended his life and...
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Jun 27, 2024
In the realm of adult allergy relief, the choice between various medications—ranging from second-generation antihistamines like cetirizine, fexofenadine, and loratadine to intranasal corticosteroids such as fluticasone and triamcinolone—is pivotal. Each of these medications offers a distinct mechanism of action and efficacy profile,...
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Jun 26, 2024
Levetiracetam, a widely prescribed antiepileptic drug, is renowned for its effectiveness in managing seizure disorders but also poses a spectrum of potential side effects that merit thoughtful discussion. While many patients may experience only mild symptoms such as drowsiness or gastrointestinal discomfort, others could encounter more severe or...
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Jun 25, 2024
Myoclonic seizures, brief yet sudden involuntary muscle spasms, present a unique challenge within the spectrum of neurological disorders. While often overlooked, their impact on individuals can range from minor annoyances to significant disruptions in daily life, depending on frequency and intensity. The pathophysiology behind these seizures is...
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