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Generic Drug Concerns: Debunking Myths About Safety and Effectiveness
Generic drugs save billions and work just as well as brand-name versions for most people. Learn the facts behind safety myths, when to be cautious, and how to make smart choices with your prescriptions.
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Melatonin: How This Natural Sleep Hormone Really Works and When It Actually Helps
Melatonin isn't a sleeping pill - it's your body's natural signal for nighttime. Learn how to use low-dose melatonin correctly for jet lag, shift work, and delayed sleep, and why high doses often make things worse.
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Post-Menopausal Women and Medication Changes: Safety Considerations
Post-menopausal women face unique medication risks due to metabolic changes, polypharmacy, and hormone therapy dangers. Learn safety guidelines, non-hormonal alternatives, and how to avoid dangerous drug interactions.
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How to Safely Dispose of Unused Opioids to Prevent Misuse and Overdose
Learn the safest ways to dispose of unused opioids to prevent misuse and overdose. From take-back programs to deactivation pouches, discover proven methods that actually work-and what to avoid.
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Methadone and QT Prolongation: Essential ECG Monitoring Guidelines
Methadone can prolong the QT interval on an ECG, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn who's at risk, when to get monitored, and how to stay safe while using methadone for opioid dependence.
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Wholesale Economics: How Generic Drug Distribution and Pricing Really Work
Generic drugs are cheap at the pharmacy, but the real profits lie in the distribution system. Learn how wholesalers make eleven times more on generics than brands-and why prices still rise even when drugs are cheap to make.
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Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: Navigating Formulary Updates in 2025
In 2025, Medicare Part D formulary changes are pushing patients toward generics and biosimilars to lower costs. Learn how these shifts affect your prescriptions, what your rights are, and how to avoid unexpected price hikes.
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Using Food Diaries on Warfarin: Tracking Vitamin K for Safety
Tracking vitamin K intake with a food diary is essential for warfarin patients to maintain stable INR levels and avoid dangerous bleeding or clotting risks. Consistency, not avoidance, is the key.
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Agranulocytosis from Medications: Infection Risks and How to Monitor for It
Agranulocytosis from medications can be deadly, but it’s preventable with proper monitoring. Learn which drugs cause it, the warning signs, and how to stay safe with blood tests and new tools like genetic screening.
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Ciloxan vs. Other Antibiotic Eye Drops: What Works Best for Eye Infections
Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin) is a common antibiotic eye drop, but cheaper and gentler alternatives like tobramycin, moxifloxacin, and azithromycin may work just as well-or better-for many eye infections. Here's how they compare.
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Antihistamines and Glaucoma: Why Certain Allergy Medications Can Trigger Vision Loss
Certain allergy medications like Benadryl can trigger sudden, sight-threatening eye pressure spikes in people with narrow-angle glaucoma. Learn which meds to avoid, what’s safe, and how to protect your vision.
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QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies
Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. Learn who's at risk, how to monitor with ECGs, which antibiotics are safest, and when to stop treatment.
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