Category: Medications - Page 2
NSAID Overdose: How to Recognize and Prevent Gastrointestinal Bleeding
NSAID overdose and long-term use can cause silent gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in older adults and those taking aspirin. Learn the hidden risks, warning signs, and how to protect yourself.
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Steroid Eye Drops: Benefits, Risks, and How to Monitor Them Safely
Steroid eye drops reduce dangerous eye inflammation but carry serious risks like glaucoma and cataracts. Learn how to use them safely, recognize warning signs, and when to get checked.
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How to Set Up Automatic Prescription Refills with Your Pharmacy
Set up automatic prescription refills to never run out of your meds again. Learn how it works, which drugs qualify, how to enroll, and what to watch out for - with real tips from pharmacies and patients.
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Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions with Pharmacogenetic Testing
Pharmacogenetic testing uses your genes to predict how you’ll respond to medications, preventing dangerous side effects. Studies show it cuts adverse drug reactions by 30%, saving lives and healthcare costs.
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Painful Nodules and Biologic Therapy Explained
Hidradenitis suppurativa causes painful, recurring skin nodules and tunnels. Biologic therapies like adalimumab, secukinumab, and bimekizumab now offer targeted relief by blocking key inflammatory signals, transforming care for moderate-to-severe cases.
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Manufacturing Challenges for Biosimilars: Why Complex Production Makes Them Harder Than Generics
Biosimilars aren't simple copies like generics-they're complex proteins made in living cells, where tiny changes in manufacturing can affect safety and effectiveness. Learn why producing them is so hard-and why it matters for patients.
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Soy Products and Thyroid Medication: How to Take Levothyroxine Without Interference
Learn how to take levothyroxine safely with soy products. Discover the right timing to avoid absorption issues and keep your thyroid levels stable without giving up soy-based foods.
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How to Store Medications to Prevent Early Expiration
Learn how to store medications properly to avoid early expiration, maintain potency, and prevent health risks. Discover where to keep pills, which ones need refrigeration, and how to spot when they've gone bad.
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Statins and Sleep Problems: Can Cholesterol Drugs Cause Insomnia and Vivid Dreams?
Can statins cause insomnia and vivid dreams? Evidence suggests lipophilic statins like simvastatin may disrupt sleep more than others. Learn which statins are linked to sleep issues and what to do if you're affected.
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Fiber Supplements and Medication Absorption: How to Separate Doses
Fiber supplements can block your medications from being absorbed properly. Learn how to safely space them out-by at least 2 to 4 hours-to keep your treatment effective and your gut healthy.
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