Category: Medications - Page 2

Frequent Urination and Urgency from Medications: Common Bladder Side Effects
December 25, 2025
Frequent Urination and Urgency from Medications: Common Bladder Side Effects

Many common medications like diuretics, blood pressure drugs, and antidepressants can cause frequent urination and urgency. Learn which ones are most likely to cause bladder side effects and how to manage them without stopping essential treatments.

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Post-Menopausal Women and Medication Changes: What You Need to Know for Safe Use
December 24, 2025
Post-Menopausal Women and Medication Changes: What You Need to Know for Safe Use

Post-menopausal women face unique medication risks due to hormonal changes and polypharmacy. Learn how to safely manage prescriptions, avoid dangerous interactions, and choose the right hormone therapy options after menopause.

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How to Manage Medication Storage in Shared Living Spaces
December 23, 2025
How to Manage Medication Storage in Shared Living Spaces

Learn how to safely store medications in shared living spaces-from locked cabinets and fridge rules to labeling, disposal, and smart tools. Prevent accidents, ensure efficacy, and protect everyone in the home.

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Dose Titration Strategies to Reduce Medication Side Effects
December 21, 2025
Dose Titration Strategies to Reduce Medication Side Effects

Dose titration is a proven method to reduce medication side effects by slowly increasing or decreasing dosage. Learn how it works, which drugs require it, and how tracking symptoms can improve your outcomes.

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How to Verify the FDA Orange Book for Generic Equivalence
December 19, 2025
How to Verify the FDA Orange Book for Generic Equivalence

Learn how to use the FDA Orange Book to verify if a generic drug is therapeutically equivalent to its brand-name counterpart. Understand TE codes, search steps, and common pitfalls to ensure safe substitutions.

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First-Mover Advantage: How Generic Drug Manufacturers Win Big by Launching First
December 18, 2025
First-Mover Advantage: How Generic Drug Manufacturers Win Big by Launching First

The first generic manufacturer to launch after a patent expires captures up to 90% of the market and retains a dominant share for years due to prescriber habits, pharmacy stocking rules, and patient loyalty-thanks to the Hatch-Waxman Act's 180-day exclusivity.

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Checking Your Medicine Cabinet for Expired Drugs: A Simple Checklist for Safety
December 16, 2025
Checking Your Medicine Cabinet for Expired Drugs: A Simple Checklist for Safety

Expired medications can be dangerous, ineffective, or even toxic. Learn how to safely check, dispose of, and organize your medicine cabinet with this practical, step-by-step checklist to protect your family’s health.

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Excipients in Generics: How Inactive Ingredients Affect Tolerance and Side Effects
December 15, 2025
Excipients in Generics: How Inactive Ingredients Affect Tolerance and Side Effects

Generic drugs save money, but their inactive ingredients - excipients - can trigger side effects like bloating, rashes, or GI distress. Learn which common fillers cause reactions and how to find safer versions.

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Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations
December 15, 2025
Psychiatric Medications: Class Interactions and Dangerous Combinations

Psychiatric medications can save lives-but dangerous interactions between drugs like SSRIs, MAOIs, and lithium can cause life-threatening reactions. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to stay safe.

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How to Decide When to Replace Expired OTC First-Aid Medications
December 15, 2025
How to Decide When to Replace Expired OTC First-Aid Medications

Expired OTC first-aid meds can be ineffective or dangerous. Learn which ones to replace immediately, how to store them properly, and how to check your kit before an emergency hits.

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