Pharmacist's Letter

PL Voices: Combining Renin-Angiotensin System Blockers February 2012

PL Voices: Statins in the Elderly February 2012

PL Voices: Hydrochlorothiazide vs Chlorthalidone for Hypertension February 2012

Commentary: Do Benefits of Statins Outweigh Risks in the Elderly? February 2012

Commentary: Pharmacotherapy of ADHD in Adults February 2012

PL Voices: Adults with ADHD: Cardiovascular Risk and Substance Abuse Considerations February 2012

Commentary: Safety of Drospirenone Contraceptives and the Contraceptive Patch January 2012

Commentary: Drug Interactions With Citalopram (Celexa) January 2012

Guideline: Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents: Summary Reports (2011) January 2012

Article: more emphasis on preventing bleeding due to anticoagulants in elderly patients January 2012

Article: You'll see ondansetron (Zofran, etc) join the list of drugs with stronger warnings about QT prolongation January 2012

Article: possible higher risk of blood clots with drospirenone OCs or the contraceptive patch January 2012

Article: Patients often ask what works best for osteoarthritis pain January 2012

Article: whether citalopram (Celexa, etc) can be used with oral contraceptives or PPIs January 2012

Article: Patients with hypertension often ask if they can take NSAIDs (ibuprofen, celecoxib, etc) due to warnings on the label December 2011

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