Stadol is now a federally controlled substance (C-IV)

January 1998

Stadol is now a FEDERALLY controlled substance (C-IV). This limits the number of refills per Rx...no more than 5 in 6 months.

There have been hundreds of reports of dependence since Stadol NS (butorphanol) came out 5 years ago.

It's easy for migraine patients to get hooked. It works well to relieve pain...but frequent use can lead to dependence.

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Table of Contents

Evista (raloxifene), the new designer estrogen
Interactions Significant interaction between Buspar (buspirone) and erythromycin or itraconazole (Sporanox)
Interactions New drug interactions and warnings are also being reported for Posicor (mibefradil)
Cholesterol Zocor (simvastatin) is now approved to lower triglycerides
Cholesterol Baycol (cerivastatin) from Bayer
Cholesterol Switch from one statin to another
Oral Health Aphthasol (amlexanox oral paste), the first Rx drug approved for aphthous ulcers
Oral Health Colgate Total
Diabetes More frequent liver function tests for diabetics taking Rezulin (troglitazone)
Diabetes Monitor long-term blood sugar control at home
Milk thistle for hepatotoxicity
Migraine Zomig (zolmitriptan) for migraines
Migraine Migranal, a new Nasal Spray for migraines
Migraine Stadol is now a federally controlled substance (C-IV)
Two new dry powder inhalers will soon hit the market
Hematology & Oncology The first monoclonal antibody for cancer
Hair Loss Two new treatments for male-pattern hair loss
Practice Annual chart of new drugs for 1997