Learn how to spot pharmacy labeling errors before taking your medication. Check drug names, strengths, and indications to avoid dangerous mistakes that could harm your health.
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Metformin extended-release (XR) reduces stomach side effects like diarrhea and nausea compared to immediate-release (IR), helping more people stay on their diabetes medication. Learn the key differences, real-world data, and when to switch.
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The 180-day exclusivity rule for generic drugs was meant to reward patent challengers-but authorized generics let brand-name companies undercut them. Here's how the law works, why it's broken, and what’s being done to fix it.
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Sleep medications for seniors carry serious risks - falls, dementia, confusion. Safer alternatives like CBT-I and low-dose doxepin exist. Learn which drugs to avoid and what actually works for long-term, healthy sleep in older adults.
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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause sudden, serious tendon rupture-especially in older adults and those on steroids. Know the risks, signs, and safer alternatives before taking these drugs.
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New research shows immunosuppressants don't increase cancer recurrence risk, even if started within five years of treatment. Learn what drugs are safe, when to restart them, and how to monitor your health.
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Urticaria, or hives, is a common skin reaction caused by histamine release. Learn how triggers work, why antihistamines help-and when they’re not enough. Discover new treatments like remibrutinib and omalizumab that are changing outcomes for chronic sufferers.
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Vaccinations are safe for people on blood thinners, but improper technique can cause bruising and bleeding. Learn the right needle size, pressure duration, and dosing tips to avoid complications and stay protected.
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Generic drugs don’t come with big rebates-but hidden fees called spread pricing let PBMs profit from what insurance pays. Learn how the real cost works and why your copay doesn’t tell the whole story.
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Combination cholesterol therapy with reduced statin doses lowers LDL more safely than high-dose statins alone. Adding ezetimibe or bempedoic acid helps patients reach targets with fewer side effects and better adherence.
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