Category: Health - Page 4
Switching to an Authorized Generic: Managing Patient Transitions
Learn how switching to an authorized generic can save money without risking your health. Find out why these identical medications are safer than regular generics and how to get them covered by insurance.
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Cognitive Decline Screening and Early Interventions in 2025: What Works Now
In 2025, digital tools are revolutionizing how we detect mild cognitive impairment. Learn how new screening methods like VR assessments and digital biomarkers catch early brain changes - and why they matter for treatment.
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How to Report a Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction to the FDA
Learn how to report a suspected adverse drug reaction to the FDA using MedWatch. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to help improve drug safety.
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Idiosyncratic Drug Reactions: Rare, Unpredictable Side Effects Explained
Idiosyncratic drug reactions are rare, unpredictable side effects that can be life-threatening. Unlike common side effects, they strike without warning and are often missed by doctors. Learn what causes them, how to spot them, and what’s being done to prevent them.
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Decoding Prescription Label Abbreviations and Pharmacy Symbols: What You Need to Know
Learn what common prescription abbreviations like Rx, q.d., o.d., and MS really mean - and how to avoid dangerous medication errors. Know what to look for on your labels and how to stay safe.
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Thyroid Medications: Levothyroxine Safety and Monitoring
Levothyroxine is safe and effective for hypothyroidism, but only when properly monitored. Learn how to avoid common risks like brand switching, missed blood tests, and incorrect dosing that can leave you feeling worse-not better.
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Allergen Avoidance: Environmental Control and Home Strategies for Better Breathing
Learn how to reduce allergens in your home with science-backed strategies for dust mites, pet dander, mold, and more. Discover what actually works to improve breathing and reduce allergy symptoms.
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Linezolid and Tyramine: What You Must Eat - and Avoid - to Prevent Dangerous Blood Pressure Spikes
Linezolid can cause dangerous blood pressure spikes when mixed with tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese, soy sauce, or red wine. Learn what to avoid, what's safe, and how to prevent life-threatening reactions.
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Steroid Hyperglycemia in Diabetes: How to Adjust Insulin and Medications
Steroids can cause dangerous blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. Learn how to adjust insulin doses, when to monitor glucose, and how to avoid hypoglycemia during steroid tapering with evidence-based strategies.
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The Nocebo Effect in Medications: Why Expectations Shape Side Effects
The nocebo effect explains why people feel side effects from medications that aren’t actually causing them. Expectations, not chemicals, often trigger symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and headaches. Understanding this can improve treatment outcomes.
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Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR): How to Read FDA Drug Safety Info
The FDA's Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) replaced outdated letter categories with clear, evidence-based safety info for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Learn how to read the new labels and make informed medication decisions.
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What Are Drug Side Effects: Definition, Causes, and Real-World Examples
Learn what drug side effects really are, why they happen, and how common they are - with real examples, causes, and practical tips for managing them safely. Understand the difference between minor and serious reactions.
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