misoprostol (CYTOTEC)

Drug Mix-Ups
June 2011
This article lists 355 drugs with names that are often confused with similar-sounding drug names. Find out what you can do to prevent getting the wrong drug.

A Review of Lubiprostone (AMITIZA) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
June 2009
Do not use lubiprostone. There are safer and equally or more effective treatments for both chronic constipation and for the constipation variety of irritable bowel syndrome. We have just asked the FDA to place a black box warning on this drug because it may cause abortions in women using it who are pregnant.

Oxybutynin Patches (OXYTROL): A Grossly Overpriced Product For Overactive Bladder
July 2003
You should check the list of drugs that can cause loss of bladder control before starting drug treatment for this condition. You may be able to change from a drug that causes loss of bladder control to a drug that does not or alter the dose. This may be enough to solve the problem.