Category: Medications - Page 2

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication
Allison Wood Dec 16 2025

Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when generics aren't working for you. Get practical tips, insurance advice, and real-world examples to advocate for your health.

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NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Allison Wood Dec 15 2025

NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause serious gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in older adults or those with ulcers. Learn who’s at risk, how to protect yourself, and what alternatives work better.

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How to Build a Daily Medication Routine You Can Actually Stick To

How to Build a Daily Medication Routine You Can Actually Stick To
Allison Wood Dec 12 2025

Learn how to build a simple, reliable daily medication routine that fits into your life-not the other way around. No apps, no guilt, just practical steps that work.

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Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects

Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects
Allison Wood Dec 11 2025

Pharmacogenomic testing for CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 can predict how your body processes SSRIs like Lexapro and Zoloft - helping avoid side effects and failed treatments. Learn how your genes impact antidepressant response.

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Orthostatic Hypotension from Medications: Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up

Orthostatic Hypotension from Medications: Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up
Allison Wood Dec 8 2025

Dizziness when standing up may be caused by medications like antipsychotics, diuretics, or alpha-blockers. Learn how drug-induced orthostatic hypotension works, which meds are most risky, and how to fix it safely.

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Checking Your Medicine Cabinet for Expired Drugs: A Simple Checklist for Safety

Checking Your Medicine Cabinet for Expired Drugs: A Simple Checklist for Safety
Allison Wood Dec 4 2025

Expired medications can be dangerous-even if they look fine. Learn how to safely check, dispose of, and organize your medicine cabinet with this simple, step-by-step checklist backed by health experts.

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Post-Market Studies on Generic Drug Safety: What Happens After Approval

Post-Market Studies on Generic Drug Safety: What Happens After Approval
Allison Wood Dec 2 2025

Post-market studies on generic drugs track safety after approval since these drugs aren't tested in large clinical trials. Learn how the FDA uses real-world data to catch hidden risks and what patients can do to stay safe.

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Understanding Refill Information on Your Prescription Label

Understanding Refill Information on Your Prescription Label
Allison Wood Dec 1 2025

Learn what refill information on your prescription label really means, how to read it correctly, and why missing it could affect your health. Get practical tips to avoid running out of medicine.

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Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs

Weight Loss Medications: GLP-1 Agonists vs. Older Drugs
Allison Wood Dec 1 2025

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound offer far greater weight loss than older drugs like orlistat or Qsymia, but they’re expensive, require injections, and have significant side effects. Here’s how they really compare.

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Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good as Brand-Name Medications? The Truth Behind the Price Difference

Are Generic Drugs Really Just as Good as Brand-Name Medications? The Truth Behind the Price Difference
Allison Wood Nov 29 2025

Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name medications, with identical active ingredients and strict FDA testing. They save billions annually and are safe for most people - with rare exceptions for sensitive conditions.

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Warfarin and Generic Switching: What You Need to Know About INR Monitoring and Safety

Warfarin and Generic Switching: What You Need to Know About INR Monitoring and Safety
Allison Wood Nov 27 2025

Switching from brand-name warfarin to a generic version can affect your INR levels and increase bleeding or clotting risks. Learn when and how to safely manage the transition with proper monitoring and what to watch for.

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Folic Acid and Prenatal Vitamins: What You Need to Know About Medication Interactions in Pregnancy

Folic Acid and Prenatal Vitamins: What You Need to Know About Medication Interactions in Pregnancy
Allison Wood Nov 26 2025

Folic acid is essential in pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects, but many medications can interfere with its absorption. Learn which drugs reduce its effectiveness, how to take it safely, and what dose you really need.

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