Patricia Weiser, PharmD

If you have ulcerative colitis, your doctor might suggest Apriso (mesalamine) as a treatment option for you. Apriso is a prescription medication that’s used to treat ulcerative colitis in adults. It belongs to a group of drugs called aminosalicylates. Apriso comes as a capsule that you take by mouth. This article describes the dosage of Apriso, including its form, strength, and how to take the drug. To learn more about Apriso, see this in-depth article. Note: This article covers Apriso’s typical

If you have migraine, your doctor might suggest Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm) as a treatment option. Ajovy is a prescription medication that’s used to help prevent migraine headaches in adults. This article describes the dosages of Ajovy, as well as its forms, strength, and how to take the drug. To learn more about Ajovy, see this in-depth article. Note: This article covers the typical dosages of Ajovy injections. These dosages are provided by the drug’s manufacturer. But when using Ajovy, always ta

If you have heart disease, your doctor may recommend Repatha. It helps decrease your risk of heart attack, stroke, or the need for heart surgery. If you have certain forms of high cholesterol, your doctor may also recommend Repatha. It’s used in specific situations for people with this condition. Repatha is a medication that’s prescribed for adults, and in some cases, for children too. To learn more about Repatha’s uses, see the “What is Repatha used for?” section below. You’ll take Repatha a

If you have a dependence on either alcohol or opioids, your doctor may suggest treatment with Vivitrol. (With dependence, your body needs a certain substance for you to feel comfortable.) It’s a prescription drug used in adults to: • treat alcohol dependence in people who have stopped drinking and aren’t in the hospital for treatment. • prevent opioid dependence in people who have detoxed from opioids. (During opioid detox, your body clears opioids from your system.) Vivitrol should be used as p

If you have a certain problem with your stomach or esophagus, your doctor might suggest Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) as a treatment option for you. Along with other questions you may have about the drug, you could be wondering about its side effects. Dexilant is a prescription medication that’s used in adults and children to: • help heal erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus that’s caused by stomach acid) • help lessen symptoms of erosive esophagitis that has already healed Dexilant comes a

If you have a certain autoimmune condition, your doctor may recommend tofacitinib IR oral tablets. Autoimmune conditions cause your immune system to become overactive and attack your own body. Tofacitinib IR oral tablets are used to treat the following autoimmune conditions: • ulcerative colitis (a condition that causes swelling and ulcers in your colon) • rheumatoid arthritis (a condition that causes swelling and deformity of your joints) • psoriatic arthritis (a type of arthritis that may occu

Stelara (ustekinumab) is a prescription brand-name medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat some forms of: • plaque psoriasis in adults as well as children ages 6 years and older The active drug in Stelara is ustekinumab. It’s a monoclonal antibody, which is a type of medication made in a lab using immune system cells. Stelara is a medication, and it doesn’t have an approved at this time. Stelara is given as a subcutaneous injection or an IV infusion. For infor

If you have migraine, your doctor may suggest Reyvow. It’s a prescription drug used in adults to treat migraine episodes while they’re happening. It’s not used to prevent episodes of migraine. Migraine is a condition that can cause moderate to severe headaches, in addition to other symptoms. To learn more about migraine and how Reyvow is used for it, see the “Is Reyvow used for migraine?” section below. Reyvow comes as tablets that contains the active ingredient lasmiditan. You’ll take Reyvow by

How is Gilenya taken? Your doctor will explain how you should take Gilenya. They’ll also explain how much to take and how often. Be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions. Below are commonly used dosages, but always take the dosage your doctor prescribes. Gilenya comes as a capsule that you’ll take by mouth, with water. You should take a dose each day, without missing a dose. Gilenya should not be taken every other day. Usually, Gilenya only needs to be taken once daily. Your dose will depend

If you’ve been diagnosed with a certain mental health condition, your doctor may recommend quetiapine ER oral tablet. It’s a prescription drug that’s used in adults and some children to treat: • major depressive disorder (MDD), which is also called depression Your doctor may prescribe quetiapine alone for schizophrenia. The drug is used alone or together with other medications for bipolar disorder. And it’s used together with an antidepressant for MDD. To learn more about these conditions and ho