Don't Think of Meds as a Significant Source of Gluten

June 2019

A growing number of patients will ask you about gluten in meds.

Most meds don't contain gluten from wheat, barley, or rye.

If they do, it's likely no more than 0.5 mg/dose...less than a serving of gluten-free food.

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Table of Contents

Opioids Start a Dialogue About Tapering Chronic Opioids
Gastroenterology Don't Think of Meds as a Significant Source of Gluten
Diabetes Weigh Pros and Cons of SGLT2 Inhibitors for Kidney Protection
Cannabinoids Be Prepared for Patients to Ask About CBD
Menopause Clarify the Role of Bijuva for Vasomotor Symptoms
HIV & AIDS Expect to See Fewer Antibiotics for MAC Prophylaxis in Patients With HIV
Osteoporosis Advise Saving Evenity for High-Risk Women With Osteoporosis
Warts Tell Patients to Be Persistent When Treating Warts
Infectious Diseases Don't Advise Screening for UTIs in Most Patients Without Symptoms
Insomnia Explain Risk of Strange Sleep Behaviors With "Z-Drugs"