Widely used heart medication gains popularity for treating anxiety off-label.
Beta Blockers Gaining Popularity as Anxiety Treatment Beta blockers are emerging as a favored option for managing anxiety. Initially approved by the FDA in 1967, propranolol, a type of beta blocker, is primarily used for cardiovascular issues, particularly hypertension. Since 2020, prescriptions for propranolol have surged by 28%, according to data from Global IQVIA, as […]
Children with autism may see speech improvement with off-label prescription drug
Unlabeled prescription drugs have been shown to help some nonverbal children with autism discover their ability to speak. According to Katy Dubinsky, a New York pharmacist and CEO and co-founder of Vitalize, the drug, Leucovorin, is a formulated vitamin that works just like folic acid. , a private supplement company. “Leucovorin is FDA approved to […]