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FDA Approves Extended Epilepsy Medication

June 1, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

FDA Approves Extended Epilepsy Medication

Lamictal XR (lamotrigine) Extended Release Tablets have been approved by the US FDA for prescription to people, aged 13 or older, who have partial onset seizures. The original version of Lamictal has been available since the mid-1990s.
Instead of trying to explain how it works, here is a video of a pharmacist explaining what Lamictal is. Just click on the TV screen:

The newly approved extended version, Lamictal XR, limits the number of pills a person must take in a day – some people take several. The fewer medications a person has to take, the lower the chance of mistakes and the …read more

FDA Approves Nexium for Children with GERD Ages 1-11 Years

February 28, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

FDA Approves Nexium for Children with GERD Ages 1-11 Years

The pain of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can affect children too but a successful medication for adults and teens wasn’t available for children until now. The FDA issued this press release today: FDA Approves Nexium for Use in Children Ages 1-11 Years.
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