Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

Migraine headaches affect an estimated 25% to 30% of individuals in the United States. More than two thirds of patients who have migraines are women. Many women experience migraines before or during their menstrual cycle. Migraines can also run in families, and most often occur between 15 and 55 years of age.

Migraines can affect patients differently--simple explanations are presented here to help educate patients on causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatments.

Migraines can affect patients differently--simple explanations are presented here to help educate patients on causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatments.

Optimal management of anaphylaxis is avoidance of known triggers, but if a reaction occurs, being prepared is crucial to successful treatment and preventing.

Research is providing encouraging evidence about the use of probiotics for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis.

Diabetes affects a large portion of the population. Therefore, clinicians need to continue to increase awareness about diabetes, the risk factors associated with the disease, and the importance of ongoing medical care.

Headaches are a common health complaint, and selecting the right OTC product depends on the headache's type and intensity.

UTIs are one of the most common medical complaints of women; various OTC products for pain relief and UTI detection are available.

Approximately 75% of Americans report at least one symptom associated with insomnia throughout the year.

The use of multivitamin supplements may benefit elderly patients who do not receive adequate nutrients and have unique nutritional needs.

Approximately 27 million Americans have some degree of osteoarthritis; patients can benefit from pharmacist counseling when determining appropriateness of self-treatment with OTC medications.

When assisting patients in the selection of fiber supplements, pharmacists should remind patients to increase fiber intake gradually over time.

Acne affects an estimated 80% of the population between the ages of 11 and 30, and pharmacists are likely to encounter many patients seeking advice on their OTC options.