Generic medications save money but may contain different inactive ingredients that can interact when taken together. Learn how excipients like lactose, dyes, and preservatives can cause real side effects - even when the active drug is identical.
Aspirin therapy for heart disease prevention is no longer recommended for most people. Learn who still might benefit in 2025, who should avoid it, and what alternatives work better.
Taking SSRIs and NSAIDs together can raise your risk of dangerous GI bleeding by 75%. Learn why this happens, who’s most at risk, and how to protect yourself with safer alternatives and proven prevention strategies.
Goiter is a thyroid enlargement often caused by iodine deficiency, especially outside iodized salt regions. In the U.S., autoimmune disorders are the main cause. Iodine supplementation can shrink goiters by 30-40% in months, but only if deficiency is the root cause. Other types require medication or surgery.
Landmark court decisions in generic patent law shape drug prices and access. Key rulings like Amgen v. Sanofi and Allergan v. Teva define how generics challenge patents, use the Orange Book, and navigate the Hatch-Waxman Act-impacting millions of patients.
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver condition that causes intense itching during pregnancy and raises stillbirth risk. Learn how bile acid levels are measured, why UDCA is the main treatment, and how early monitoring saves lives.
Learn how to prevent diabetic foot ulcers with a daily inspection checklist, proper footwear, and key warning signs. Essential care for anyone with diabetes to avoid serious complications.
Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, from blood pressure pills to antidepressants. Learn which drugs cause them, why they happen, and what you can do to feel better-without stopping treatment.
Herbal teas may seem harmless, but they can interfere with medications like blood thinners, antidepressants, and heart drugs. Learn which teas pose real risks and how to stay safe while enjoying them.
Learn how to successfully appeal a denied prior authorization for your medication. Step-by-step guide with real data, insurer rules, and doctor tips to reverse denials and get your prescription covered.
Antacids like Tums and Milk of Magnesia can be dangerous for people with kidney disease. While they're used as phosphate binders, they carry risks of calcium, magnesium, and aluminum toxicity. Learn safe alternatives and warning signs.
Learn the critical difference between medication side effects and adverse drug reactions-why confusing them can lead to dangerous choices, and how to tell them apart for safer, smarter treatment.