Opill - The Otc Pill

Send us Fan MailSummary: Lots of drugs have moved from prescription to OTC status:  proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec), Histamine 2 blockers (Prevacid), antihistamine eye drops, Hydrocortisone 1% cream…. For this to happen, the question that must be answered is this:  can the drug be used safely and effectively, relying only on the drug labeling?  The above-mentioned drugs have passed this test.  This episode will discuss another switch, the first OTC oral contraceptive:  Opill. Topics·      Monitor Your Meds 03:40·      Progestin Only 04:20·      Reduce Barriers to Access 05:00·      Relying on Drug Labeling 06:10·      Progestin = Norgestrel (1973) 07:15·      Same Time Every Day 07:40·      Precautions 09:00·      Looking Out For You (Drug Diary) 10:00·      Talk With Your Pharmacist 10:10·      Side Effects 10:30·      Progestin Only Advantages 11:15·      Age Restriction? 13:00·      Release early 2024 14:00·      Does Not Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases 14:25·      Concerns – Talk With Pharmacist & Doctor  Questions and comments to  [email protected]