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Medical Society Guidelines on Generic Drug Use: What Doctors Really Think
Medical societies have clear, often conflicting positions on generic drug substitution. While most generics are safe, some drugs - like anticonvulsants and blood thinners - require special caution. Here's what doctors really think.
Asthma Action Plans: How to Build Your Personalized Management Strategy
An asthma action plan is a personalized guide using green, yellow, and red zones to manage symptoms before they become emergencies. Learn how to build one with your doctor, track your peak flow, and use it to prevent hospital visits.
Where to Find Detailed Side Effect Information for Your Medications
Find reliable, up-to-date side effect information for your medications using FDA-approved sources like DailyMed, OnSIDES, and VigiAccess. Avoid outdated or biased tools and learn how to interpret real-world data safely.
Tolerance Development: Will Your Medication Side Effects Improve Over Time?
Many medication side effects improve over time as your body builds tolerance. Learn which ones fade, which don't, and how long to wait before taking action.
Statins and Antifungal Medications: What You Need to Know About Rhabdomyolysis Risk
Statins and certain antifungals can dangerously interact, increasing the risk of rhabdomyolysis-a severe muscle breakdown. Learn which combinations are risky, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.
How Insurer-Pharmacy Negotiations Set Generic Drug Prices
Generic drugs are supposed to be cheap-but insurance often makes them cost more than cash. Learn how PBMs secretly set prices, why your copay doesn't match reality, and what you can do to pay less today.
Measuring Your Medication Adherence: A Simple Checklist for Better Health
Learn how to track your medication adherence with a simple, practical checklist. Improve your health by taking pills as prescribed-no apps or gadgets needed.
Using Wearables to Track Side Effects: Heart Rate, Sleep, and Activity
Wearables like Apple Watch and Fitbit can track subtle changes in heart rate, sleep, and activity that signal medication side effects. Learn how to use them safely, what devices work best, and how to avoid false alarms.
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: Why INR Rises and How to Stay Safe
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can cause dangerous INR spikes in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn why this happens, who’s most at risk, and how to stay safe with proper monitoring and alternatives.
Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Side Effects and Safety
Antidepressants during pregnancy are safer than once thought. Sertraline and citalopram are the best-studied options with minimal risks. Untreated depression poses greater dangers to mother and baby than medication.
