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Caffeine and Medication Safety: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions
Caffeine can interfere with common medications like blood thinners, thyroid drugs, and antidepressants, reducing effectiveness or increasing side effects. Learn which interactions are dangerous and how to stay safe.
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication When Generics Are Pushed
Learn how to effectively talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when insurers push for generics. Get practical steps, communication tips, and evidence-backed reasons to avoid switching if it affects your health.
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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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How to Safely Remove Personal Info from Medication Bottles to Prevent Identity Theft
Learn how to safely remove personal information from prescription bottles to prevent identity theft. Discover the best methods, what doesn’t work, and how pharmacies are helping.
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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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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding Nerve Compression and Effective Treatment Options
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve compression disorder causing numbness and pain in the hand. Early treatment with splints, exercises, and activity changes can prevent surgery. Learn the signs, proven treatments, and when to act.
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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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How to Manage Multiple Pharmacies and Prescribers Safely
Learn how to safely manage multiple pharmacies and prescribers for seniors using centralized systems that reduce errors, ensure compliance, and improve medication safety across locations.
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ECG Monitoring During Macrolide Therapy: Who Needs It
Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin can prolong the QT interval and trigger dangerous heart rhythms. Learn who needs an ECG before taking them-and why skipping this simple test can be life-threatening.
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