In the short and medium term, e-cigarettes present fewer risks than tobacco
8 Easier Quitting Lower-tar products can be less addictive, aiding those trying to quit smoking
In any case, the industry may just be biding time
Tell the doctor about any prescription and nonprescription medications the patient is taking, including the following: Vitamins Herbal supplements Medication for your immune system, such as cyclosporine, a drug prescribed following organ transplantation Other cholesterol medications, such as fibrates or nicotinic acid Medication for infections, such as erythromycin, telithromycin, clarithromycin (Biaxin), itraconazole (Sporanox), or ketoconazole (Nizoral, Extina, Xolegel, Kuric) Verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Verelan PM, Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Covera-HS), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac and several others), amiodarone (Cordarone), or dioxin Birth control pills Medication for HIV or AIDS, such as indinavir (Crixivan) or ritonavir (Norvir) Warfarin (Coumadin) (warfarin may have an increased effect when administered with some statins, such as rosuvastatin, lovastatin, or simvastatin
For anyone under 18, a vape is prescription-only, and only where state law allows it
