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Metformin Side Effects: What You Need to Know About GI Issues and Lactic Acidosis
Metformin is the most common diabetes medication, but GI side effects and lactic acidosis risk cause concern. Learn the real risks, how to manage side effects, and who should avoid it.
MoreAuthorized Generics: How Brand Drugmakers Respond to Patent Expiration
Authorized generics let brand drugmakers stay competitive after patent expiration by selling identical drugs under a generic label. They lower prices, reduce patient risk, and confuse consumers-here's how they work.
MoreHow to Update Your Allergy List Across All Healthcare Providers
Learn how to fix your outdated allergy list across all healthcare providers to avoid dangerous drug reactions. Step-by-step guide to verify, update, and share your true allergy history.
MoreEating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Evidence-Based Care
Anorexia and bulimia are life-threatening mental illnesses with high mortality rates. Evidence-based treatments like Family-Based Treatment and CBT-E offer real hope - but access remains limited. Learn what works, why people don’t get help, and how to act.
MoreColor Blindness: Understanding Red-Green Defects and How They’re Passed Down
Red-green color blindness affects 8% of men and 0.5% of women due to X-linked genetic inheritance. Learn how it works, why it's more common in men, and how to adapt - not just live with it.
MoreEphedrine and MAO Inhibitors: Why This Drug Combo Can Kill You
Combining ephedrine with MAO inhibitors can cause a life-threatening hypertensive crisis. Learn why this interaction is deadly, how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens.
MoreHow to Prevent Non-Adherence to Medication During Life Transitions and Stress
Learn how to keep taking your medication during life changes like moving, job shifts, or divorce. Evidence-based strategies to prevent non-adherence when stress hits hardest.
MoreCaffeine and Medication Safety: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions
Caffeine can interfere with medications like warfarin, levothyroxine, and antidepressants, reducing effectiveness or increasing side effects. Learn which drugs are risky, how to avoid dangerous interactions, and what real patients are experiencing.
MoreHow to Prepare for and Ask the Right Questions About Medications with Your OB/GYN
Learn how to prepare for your OB/GYN appointment with a complete medication list, ask the right questions about pregnancy-safe drugs, and avoid common mistakes that could affect your baby’s health.
MoreHow to Create a Medication Expiration Review Schedule
Learn how to create a simple, effective medication expiration review schedule to avoid unsafe or ineffective drugs. Step-by-step guide for home use, with tips on storage, disposal, and high-risk meds.
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