Author: Gina Lizet
Cost vs Benefit: When Expensive Medications Are Worth the Price Despite Side Effects
Some medications cost tens of thousands - and come with harsh side effects. But for patients with no other options, they’re the only path to survival. Here’s when the price is worth it.
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Accidental Pediatric Medication Overdose: How to Prevent It and What to Do If It Happens
Accidental pediatric medication overdoses are common but preventable. Learn how to store medicines safely, avoid dosing errors, and respond quickly if your child gets into medication - with proven strategies from the CDC's PROTECT Initiative.
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How to Prevent Diabetic Kidney Disease, Neuropathy, and Eye Damage
Learn how to prevent diabetic kidney disease, neuropathy, and eye damage through proven strategies: control your ABCs, use new medications, check your feet daily, and get annual eye exams. Prevention works-even after years with diabetes.
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Citalopram and Escitalopram: QT Prolongation Risks and Safe Dose Limits
Citalopram and escitalopram are effective antidepressants but carry QT prolongation risks at higher doses. Learn the safe dose limits, who’s most at risk, and how to use these medications safely with proper monitoring.
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How to Store Emergency Kits to Maximize Medication Shelf Life
Learn how to store emergency medications properly so they stay effective during power outages and disasters. Avoid common mistakes that ruin pills, insulin, and epinephrine - and keep your kit ready for real emergencies.
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Multicultural Perspectives on Generics: How Culture Shapes Patient Trust and Adherence
Cultural beliefs shape how patients perceive generic medications-from color and shape to religious ingredients. Understanding these perspectives is key to improving adherence and health equity in diverse communities.
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Earwax Impaction: What It Is, How to Recognize It, and Safe Ways to Remove It
Earwax impaction is a common hearing issue caused by hardened wax blocking the ear canal. Learn the symptoms, safe removal methods, and why cotton swabs make it worse. Professional care is the safest solution.
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ACE Inhibitors and Potassium-Sparing Diuretics: Understanding the Hyperkalemia Risk
Combining ACE inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics can raise potassium to dangerous levels, increasing the risk of heart rhythm problems. Learn how to monitor, manage, and reduce this common but preventable drug interaction.
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Provider Education: Understanding Biosimilar Differences
Biosimilars are not generics - they're complex biological products with unique approval requirements. Learn how they differ, why providers hesitate, and how education is closing the gap in patient access and cost savings.
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Linezolid and Tyramine: What You Must Eat (and Avoid) to Prevent Hypertensive Crisis
Linezolid can cause a dangerous spike in blood pressure if you eat tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese or red wine. Learn exactly what to avoid, what’s safe, and why you must wait 14 days after your last dose.
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When to Avoid a Medication Family After a Severe Drug Reaction
Not every severe drug reaction means avoiding an entire medication family. Learn when cross-reactivity is real, when it’s not, and how to get tested to avoid unnecessary restrictions on your treatment options.
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Safe Topical Medications and Creams During Pregnancy: What You Can and Can’t Use
Learn which topical creams and medications are safe to use during pregnancy for acne, eczema, fungal infections, and more. Avoid risky ingredients like retinoids and NSAIDs after 30 weeks.
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