Many of us don’t stop to question the medications our doctors prescribe. Rather, we assume that our doctors have our best interests at heart, and we do as we’re told.
But in reality, it’s pretty common for doctors to prescribe medications for conditions they were not initially intended to treat. When this happens, the drug in question is considered “off-label.” An off-label drug is a prescription drug being used in a different manner from its intended use, as approved by the FDA.