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Can I use fewer days of antibiotic treatment than in the past for pneumonia, strep throat, sinusitis, and urinary infections?

Is ivermectin safe when taken at regularly prescribed dosing for COVID treatment?

Does taking ivermectin reduce clinical symptoms of COVID more than taking a placebo?

Does the antihelmithic medication Ivermectin reduce my chance of dying from COVID if I take it early in the course of illness?

Does Penlac (ciclopirox) work better than Jublia (efinaconazole) in clearing my toenail fungus?

If I have toenail fungus, do topical medications like Jublia (efinaconazole) work as well as a pill?

Should I take aspirin with Plavix (clopidogrel) if I have already had a stroke or TIA in the past?

If I am under the age of 65, have high LDL cholesterol above 160, but no history of heart disease or diabetes, should I take a cholesterol medication to prevent heart attack?

If I am a woman with a diagnosis of osteoporosis, and am taking a bisphosphonate medication like Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate), should I stop taking it after five years?

If I have nerve (neuropathic) pain, does taking antidepressants help with reducing pain?

If I have depression, do taking antidepressants help with treating my general low back pain?

If I have depression, does Remeron (mirtazapine) work better than other antidepressants to help improve my mood?

If I have depression, does Zoloft (sertraline) work better than other antidepressants to help improve my mood?

If I had stitches for a skin procedure, is vaseline better to use than Neosporin or other topical antibiotic?

Is Miralax better than milk of magnesia for treating constipation?

If I have osteoporosis and have had a previous bone fracture from osteoporosis, does taking a medication like Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) really help reduce bone fracture in the future more than a placebo pill?

If I have osteoporosis and have never had a previous bone fracture, does taking a medication like Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) really help reduce bone fractures in the future more than a placebo pill?

If I have atrial fibrillation, do new oral anticoagulants (Xarelto, Pradaxa, Eliquis, Lixiana) reduce strokes but cause more stomach bleeding than warfarin?

Does Xarelto (rivaroxaban) reduce blood clots in my legs or lungs better than warfarin?

Does Pradaxa (dabigatran) reduce blood clots in my legs or lungs better than warfarin?

Does Eliquis (Apixaban) prevent blood clots in my legs or lungs better than warfarin?

Does phentermine cause me to have more weight loss than Saxenda (liraglutide)?

Does phentermine cause me to have more weight loss than Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone)

Does phentermine cause me to have more weight loss than Belviq (lorcaserin)?

Does phentermine/topiramate combination cause me to have more weight loss than Xenical or Alli (orlistat)?

If I want to save money by ordering my medications online through a foreign pharmacy, should I go through Pharmacy Checker (pharmacychecker.com)?

Does chlorthalidone lower systolic blood pressure better than lisinopril or amlodipine?

If I have high blood pressure, do thiazide diuretics like chlorthalidone work better than other blood pressure medications in reducing heart attack, heart failure, and stroke?

Should I use Atenolol for treating my high blood pressure?

If I have high blood pressure, does lisinopril have reduce heart attack, heart failure, and risk of death?

Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Adderall (Mixed amphetamine salts) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults?

Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Adderall (Mixed amphetamine salts) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in my child or teenager?

Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in my child or teenager?

Does Humira (Adalimumab) work better than the traditional combination of methotrexate, Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), and sulfasalazine for my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Does Enbrel (Etanercept) work better than the traditional combination of methotrexate, Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), and sulfasalazine for my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Does Remicade (Infliximab) work better than the traditional combination of methotrexate, Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and sulfasalazine for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Does taking narcotics to treat my pain increase my risk of dying or being hospitalized more than taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)?

If my child just had orthopedic surgery, does a non steroidal anti-inflammatory work just as well as a narcotic (morphine) for pain?

If I have just had an injury, does taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen reduce pain as well or more than narcotic pain medication such as Vicodin or Percocet?

Does diclofenac give me the best pain relief for my knee or hip arthritis compared to other NSAID medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen?

Does taking a narcotic (Vicodin, Percocet, etc.) reduce non cancerous low back pain better than Diclofenac (non steroid anti inflammatory)?

Do cholesterol lowering medications like Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Crestor (rosuvastatin) cause dementia?

Does taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) reduce my risk of sudden death over a placebo pill if I have a high risk of having a heart attack in the next ten years?

Does taking Metformin for my diabetes lower my risk of dying from diabetes complications compared to another diabetes medication?

Does Trulicity (Dulaglutide) lower my blood sugar better than Metformin?

Does Invokana (Canagliflozin) lower my blood sugar better than Glimepiride (Amaryl)?

Does Invokana (Canagliflozin) lower my blood sugar better than Metformin?

Does Januvia (Sitagliptin) lower my blood sugar better than Glucotrol (Glipizide)?

Do I need a follow up colonoscopy in 3 years if I had one small polyp on a previous colonoscopy that was not advanced?

Does Januvia (Sitagliptin) lower my blood sugar better than Metformin?

Does an NSAID like Naproxen (aleve) or Ibuprofen relieve pain as well as codeine, oxycodone, or hydrocodone for sudden onset (acute) back pain?

Should I take an oral antibiotic for ear pain if I am an adult over 18?

Do I have a higher chance of getting an inappropriately prescribed antibiotic in an urgent care than in a doctor’s office?

Do I need an antibiotic with more than ten days of sinus pressure, or sinus pressure that is worsening after 5-6 days?

Do I need an antibiotic with a less than seven day history of cough and chest tightness, and no fever?

If my child has both ears hurting, is under the age of 2, or has high fever (over 102F), or ear drainage, or an effusion, should I get them an antibiotic?

Should I give my child under 4 years old over-the-counter cough and cold medications for their cough?

Is using a syringe safer than measuring spoons or cups for measuring liquid medications for my child?

Does niacin lower my risk of having a heart attack?

Does applying arnica gel to my painful joint reduce arthritis pain better than placebo?

Does taking glucosamine sulfate work better than glucosamine chondroitin for knee arthritis pain?

Does taking glucosamine sulfate 1500mg with chondroitin 1200mg daily decrease pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis?

Does taking Black Currant lower my cholesterol level more than a placebo if I have high cholesterol?

Does Lutein slow cognitive decline in older adults more than placebo?

Does turmeric/curcumin supplementation reduce symptoms of depression better than placebo?

Does turmeric/curcumin supplementations reduce pain from joint pains and rheumatoid and osteoarthritis better than placebo?

If I had stitches for a skin procedure, is Vaseline better to use than Neosporin or other topical antibiotic?

Is Miralax better than milk of magnesia for treating constipation?

If I have osteoporosis and have had a previous bone fracture from osteoporosis, does taking a medication like Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) really help reduce bone fracture in the future more than a placebo pill?

If I have osteoporosis and have never had a previous bone fracture, does taking a medication like Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) really help reduce bone fractures in the future more than a placebo pill?

Do antidepressants help relieve my symptoms of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) more than a placebo pill?

If I have atrial fibrillation, do new oral anticoagulants (Xarelto, Pradaxa, Eliquis, Lixiana) reduce strokes but cause more stomach bleeding than warfarin?

Does Xarelto (rivaroxaban) reduce blood clots in my legs or lungs better than warfarin?

Does Pradaxa (dabigatran) reduce blood clots in my legs or lungs better than warfarin?

Does Eliquis (Apixaban), or Pradaxa (Dabigatran) reduce risk of stroke more than warfarin if I have already stroke in the past?

Does Eliquis (Apixaban) prevent blood clots in my legs or lungs better than warfarin?

Does phentermine cause me to have more weight loss than Saxenda (liraglutide)?

Does phentermine cause me to have more weight loss than Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone)

Does phentermine cause me to have more weight loss than Belviq (locaserin)?

Does phentermine/topiramate combination cause me to have more weight loss than Xenical or Alli (orlistat)?

If I want to save money by ordering my medications online through a foreign pharmacy, should I go through Pharmacy Checker (pharmacychecker.com)?

Does chlorthalidone lower systolic blood pressure better than lisinopril or amlodipine?

If I have high blood pressure, do thiazide diuretics like chlorthalidone work better than other blood pressure medications in reducing heart attack, heart failure, and stroke?

Should I use Atenolol for treating my high blood pressure?

If I have high blood pressure, does lisinopril have reduce heart attack, heart failure, and risk of death?

Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Adderall (Mixed amphetamine salts) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults?

Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Adderall (Mixed amphetamine salts) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in my child or teenager?

Does Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) work better than Ritalin (Methylphenidate) in treating symptoms of inattention and focus in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in my child or teenager?

Does Humira (Adalimumab) work better than the traditional combination of methotrexate, Plaquenil (hydrochloroquine), and sulfasalzine for my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Does Enbrel (Etanercept) work better than the traditional combination of methotrexate, Plaquenil (hydrochloroquine), and sulfasalzine for my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Does Remicade (Infliximab) work better than the traditional combination of methotrexate, Plaquenil (hydrochloroquine) and sulfasalazine for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Does taking narcotics to treat my pain increase my risk of dying or being hospitalized more than taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)?

If my child just had orthopedic surgery, does a non steroidal anti-inflammatory work just as well as a narcotic (morphine) for pain?

If I have just had an injury, does taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen reduce pain as well or more than narcotic pain medication such as Vicodin or Percocet?

Does diclofenac give me the best pain relief for my knee or hip arthritis compared to other NSAID medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen?

Does taking a narcotic (Vicodin, Percocet, etc.) reduce non cancerous low back pain better than Diclofenac (non steroid anti inflammatory)?

Do cholesterol lowering medications like Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Crestor (rosuvastatin) cause dementia?

Does taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) reduce my risk of sudden death over a placebo pill if I have a high risk of having a heart attack in the next ten years?

Does taking Metformin for my diabetes lower my risk of dying from diabetes complications compared to another diabetes medication?

Does Trulicity (Dulaglutide) lower my blood sugar better than Metformin?

Does Invokana (Canaglifozin) lower my blood sugar better than Glimepiride (Amaryl)?

Does Invokana (Canaglifozin) lower my blood sugar better than Metformin?

Does Januvia (Sitagliptin) lower my blood sugar better than Glucotrol (Glipizide)?

Does Januvia (Sitagliptin) lower my blood sugar better than Metformin?

Should I take a “statin” cholesterol medication if my ten year heart attack risk is 10% or greater?

If I am 75 years old or older and I have high cholesterol, but no history of underlying heart disease (no previous heart attack, no diabetes, no vascular disease), will taking a statin medication (such as Lipitor) reduce my chance of dying?

If I want to take birth control pills to avoid becoming pregnant, does regular dose (30mcg) estrogen cause fewer blood clots, strokes and heart attacks than low dose (20mcg) estrogen?

Does generic Fosamax (alendronate) work just as well as Prolia (Denosumab)?

Does generic Fosamax (alendronate) work just as well as Forteo (Teriperatide)?

Does magnesium supplementation lower my blood pressure if I have high blood pressure?

Does potassium citrate supplmentation reduce my chances of getting recurrent kidney stones?

Does Januvia (Sitagliptin) lower my blood sugar better than Metformin with diabetes?

Should I get an antibiotic if I have had moderate sinusitis symptoms (pressure in face and/or forehead) +/- fever for more than 7 days or initially got better, but then worse again?

Should I take an antibiotic if I have had moderate sinusitis symptoms (pressure in face) for less than 7 days?

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