Category: Medications - Page 3
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.
Learn how to prevent dangerous duplicate medications after specialist visits, especially for seniors on multiple prescriptions. Simple steps like using one pharmacy, keeping a full med list, and asking the right questions can save lives.
Doctors prescribe generics for 90% of medications, but many don’t understand why they’re safe. This article explores the gap in medical education, how bioequivalence works, and what’s needed to build real confidence in generic drugs.
Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts on prescription drugs. Learn how these warnings change over time, how they're tracked through the SrLC database, and why staying updated matters for patient safety.
Discover the top FDA-referenced mobile apps that help track drug side effects, prevent dangerous interactions, and improve medication safety - with real data, user reviews, and 2025 updates.
Learn how to safely talk to your pharmacist about expired drugs-what's risky, what's okay, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes. Get clear advice on insulin, antibiotics, OTC meds, and proper disposal.