Off-label medication-drugs FDA-approved to treat one condition but often prescribed for another-are changing the game for ...

Medications once used to treat illness are increasingly being taken for prevention. Experts explain what’s behind the ...

Physicians are increasingly prescribing medications off-label to children, with one-fifth of all pediatric physician visits resulting in off-label prescriptions, according to a study published in ...

Most migraine management is off-label, doctors say. Sept. 10, 2010 -- Migraine sufferers like Barbara Trupin, who endured the severe headaches weekly for almost 20 years, will often do anything to get ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a 2-day public hearing this week to solicit input about the marketing and use of medications and medical devices for off-label use. It is fairly common ...

Off-label prescribing is when a medication is prescribed for a purpose not approved by the FDA. Insurance might cover off-label prescriptions, but it depends on the specific plan and often requires a ...

Some people are afraid that taking a medication will change their personality, but most find that medication allows them to take charge of their lives. Medications for mental health conditions fall ...

WASHINGTON — When a state trooper pulls over a speeding motorist, the officer usually writes out a ticket on the spot. When federal regulators catch a drug company peddling prescription medications ...

Pharmaceutical companies are in the hot seat for allegedly pushing drugs for uses not approved by the government, a growing practice that has triggered a congressional investigation, litigation and ...

Doctors may prescribe off-label medications such as amitriptyline, topiramate, or ondansetron to help treat concussion symptoms like headaches, sleep problems, and nausea. A concussion is a mild ...