First generic entries trigger massive price drops because they break monopolies. When competition enters after patent expiry, prices fall 70-90% as companies compete for customers-not control.
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Learn how to check active ingredients in children's medicines to avoid dangerous double dosing. Discover the most common risky ingredients, what to do if you make a mistake, and simple steps every parent can take to keep kids safe.
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Learn the key differences between medication side effects and true allergic reactions. Discover why mislabeling side effects as allergies leads to higher costs, worse treatments, and unnecessary risks - and what you can do about it.
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Learn how soluble and insoluble fiber work differently in your gut to support digestion, blood sugar, and microbiome health. Discover which foods to eat, how to avoid bloating, and why supplements aren't the answer.
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Generational attitudes toward generic medications vary widely, shaped by experience, marketing, and health literacy. Boomers trust brands, Gen Z trusts data, and Millennials are caught in between. Understanding these differences helps patients make informed, cost-effective choices.
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Lopinavir/ritonavir boosts HIV treatment by inhibiting CYP3A4, but this creates dangerous drug interactions. Learn which medications are risky, why it's still used globally, and how to avoid life-threatening side effects.
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Opioids can severely disrupt breathing during sleep, causing dangerous drops in oxygen levels. Learn how pain medications increase the risk of nighttime hypoxia and what steps you can take to protect yourself.
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Probiotics may help reduce allergy and asthma symptoms by balancing gut bacteria and calming immune overreactions. Learn which strains work, how to use them, and what science says about their real-world impact.
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Mixing trimethoprim and alcohol can worsen side effects, slow recovery, and trigger dangerous reactions. Learn the real risks and what to do if you’ve already had a drink.
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Yasmin (ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone) is a popular birth control pill known for helping with acne and bloating. This guide compares it to alternatives like Yaz, Loestrin, and non-pill options, so you can find what works best for your body.
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