Category: Medications - Page 2

Switching from brand-name drugs to generics often lowers costs but can hurt adherence due to pill appearance changes and patient mistrust. Learn proven strategies to improve medication compliance during transitions.

Dizziness when standing up may be caused by medications like antipsychotics, diuretics, or blood pressure drugs. Learn how common this side effect is, which pills are most likely to cause it, and how to fix it safely.

Pediatric medication errors are far more common than most realize, with 31% of emergency cases involving mistakes. Learn the real causes, hidden risks, and proven fixes that are saving children's lives today.

Folic acid is essential during pregnancy to prevent birth defects, but it can interact dangerously with seizure meds, autoimmune drugs, and even iron. Learn what doses are safe, which supplements to avoid, and how to take folic acid correctly.

Statins reduce heart disease risk, but certain medications can trigger dangerous muscle damage. Learn which drug combinations raise myopathy risk, who’s most vulnerable, and how to stay safe without giving up statin benefits.

Generic drug prices have become unpredictable, with some dropping 87% and others surging over 1,200% over the past decade. Learn why prices spike, who controls them, and how to protect yourself from cost shocks.

Turmeric supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Real cases show INR levels spiking to life-threatening levels. Avoid turmeric supplements if you're on anticoagulants.

Sexual side effects from antidepressants affect 35-70% of users, but solutions like switching to bupropion, adding sildenafil, or using cyproheptadine can help. Learn proven alternatives that preserve mental health without killing your sex drive.

Generic drugs save money but face higher rates of manufacturing defects that can affect safety and effectiveness. Learn the most common issues-like capping, contamination, and weight variation-and what patients and providers should watch for.

Doctors prescribe generics 90% of the time, but many still lack confidence in them. Learn how FDA-backed education tools, real-world data, and simple strategies can help you prescribe generics with certainty - and improve patient outcomes.