An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help some non-verbal children with autism discover the ability to speak. The drug, leucovorin, is a prescription vitamin that functions similarly to ...

Medications once used to treat illness are increasingly being taken for prevention. Experts explain what’s behind the ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a 2-day public hearing this week to solicit input about the marketing and use of medications and medical devices for off-label use. It is fairly common ...

November 25, 2008 — Fourteen drugs have been identified that most urgently require research regarding off-label uses, according to the results of a retrospective, cross-sectional study and ...

Off-label medication-drugs FDA-approved to treat one condition but often prescribed for another-are changing the game for ...

It’s no secret that many in the diabetes community use medications in ways that aren’t FDA-approved and deviate from what the product labeling says, otherwise known as “ off-label use.” In particular, ...

Caroline Connor's concerns about her son Mason's development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn't talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the ...

Femara (letrozole) is a brand-name oral tablet that your doctor may prescribe off-label for infertility. The drug is not approved for this use, but it has been shown to be helpful in treating ...

Although Topamax is not FDA approved for weight loss, doctors may prescribe the drug off-label. Studies show that people taking Topamax for 24 weeks lose about 4.5% to 6.5% of body weight. Topamax may ...

Caroline Connor's concerns about her son Mason's development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn't talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the ...