"Off-Label" use of a medication generally means prescribing it in any manner other than that described in the drug's official labeling. This includes prescribing a medication for a condition or illness it is not approved for and or prescribing the medication in a manner different than indicated in the official labeling. Here are some examples of "off-label medication use"
Why Would Anyone Use or Prescribe a Medication "Off-Label"? The only reasonable excuse is when new medical science indicates that such use is appropriate. As we shall see, this is the case with a number or prescription appetite medications and one very unusual drug called topiramate. |