Compounded medications are custom-made formulas for patients who can't use standard drugs due to allergies, dosing needs, or swallowing issues. Learn when they're necessary, how to find a safe pharmacy, and the risks involved.
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Switching from brand-name to generic medication saves most patients hundreds of dollars a year with no loss in effectiveness. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to stay safe during the switch.
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Learn how to time iron-rich meals and thyroid medication to avoid dangerous interactions that reduce levothyroxine absorption. Expert-backed tips for stable thyroid levels.
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China produces 80% of the world's generic drug ingredients, but quality issues persist. FDA inspections reveal widespread failures in testing, documentation, and process control-raising serious safety concerns for global patients.
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Brand manufacturers produce their own generic versions to keep market share after patents expire. These authorized generics are identical to the brand drug, made in the same factory, and offer a middle ground between high brand prices and cheaper competitors.
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Learn how to safely use insulin with correct dosing units, syringes, and strategies to prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. Avoid common conversion errors and dosing mistakes that put lives at risk.
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St. John’s Wort may help mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, transplant drugs, antidepressants, and more. Learn which medications it interferes with and what to do instead.
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Learn the key medication safety terms every patient should know-from the Eight Rights to high-alert drugs-to prevent dangerous errors and take control of your care. Simple questions can save your life.
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Clozapine is the most effective antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but comes with serious risks. Learn how it compares to risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, and aripiprazole - and who benefits most from each.
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QT prolongation can trigger deadly heart rhythms like torsades de pointes. Over 220 medications, from antibiotics to antidepressants, carry this risk. Know which ones to watch for and how to stay safe.
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