Category: Medications - Page 3

Your medical history directly affects how your body reacts to medications. From past allergies to chronic conditions and polypharmacy, knowing your history can prevent dangerous side effects and even save your life.

Insulin, EpiPens, and nitroglycerin lose potency quickly after expiration. Using them past their date can be life-threatening. Learn the real risks, storage rules, and what to do when they expire.

SGLT2 inhibitors help control diabetes by flushing sugar into urine - but that increases yeast and urinary tract infection risks. Learn who’s most at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.

International reference pricing helps countries set lower prices for generic drugs by comparing costs across nations. Learn how it works, which countries use it, and why some face shortages while others save billions.

Generic medications save patients and the healthcare system billions each year. Learn how generics work, why they're just as safe as brand-name drugs, and how to save hundreds or thousands on prescriptions.

Learn how to protect your medications from tropical humidity, which can destroy pills, inhalers, and vaccines. Discover practical storage tips, what meds are most at risk, and how new packaging tech is helping.

Learn when to tolerate medication side effects and when to act - with clear guidelines based on severity, duration, and real-world data from the CDC, FDA, and leading medical groups.

Learn how to read medication labels correctly to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand dosage, directions, warnings, and storage for both prescription and OTC drugs to stay safe and get the most from your medicine.

Pharmacogenetic testing uses your DNA to predict how you'll respond to medications, preventing dangerous side effects before they happen. Studies show it cuts adverse drug reactions by 30%.

Authorized generics and first-to-file generics both cut drug costs, but authorized generics drive prices lower during the critical 180-day exclusivity window. Learn how they differ and how to get the best price.