Category: Pharmacy Guide - Page 2
- November 26 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Generic Drug Concerns: Separating Myths from Facts on Safety and Effectiveness
Generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions for most people. Learn the facts about bioequivalence, manufacturing standards, and when to be cautious-plus how generics save billions in healthcare costs.
- November 21 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Which Statins Cause the Most Muscle Pain? Evidence-Based Comparison
Discover which statins are most likely to cause muscle pain and why most cases aren't actually due to the medication. Evidence-based comparison of simvastatin, atorvastatin, pravastatin, and fluvastatin.
- November 20 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Heat and Fentanyl Patches: Increased Absorption and Overdose Risk
Fentanyl patches can be life-saving for chronic pain - but heat can turn them deadly. Learn how heat from showers, fever, or heating pads can cause overdose, and what you must do to stay safe.
- November 19 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
TZD Weight Gain and Edema: How to Manage These Common Side Effects
TZDs like pioglitazone help control blood sugar but often cause weight gain and swelling. Learn how to reduce these side effects with dose adjustments, lifestyle changes, and combination therapies like SGLT2 inhibitors.
- November 19 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Combination Drugs: Weighing the Convenience Against the Risk of Multiple Ingredients
Combination drugs offer fewer pills and better adherence, but they also limit dosing flexibility and carry hidden risks. Learn how rational combinations improve outcomes-and when they might do more harm than good.
- November 17 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Boxed Warning Changes: How to Track FDA Label Updates Over Time
Learn how FDA boxed warnings work, why they change over time, and how to track the latest safety updates for prescription drugs. Essential reading for healthcare providers and informed patients.
- November 14 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Presumed Consent in Pharmacy: When Pharmacists Can Switch Your Medication Without Asking
In 43 U.S. states, pharmacists can switch your brand-name medication to a generic without asking-thanks to presumed consent laws. Learn how it works, where it's allowed, and what you can do to stay in control of your prescriptions.
- November 14 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Severe Pancreatitis from Medications: Warning Signs and Treatment
Medications like ACE inhibitors, statins, and diabetes drugs can cause severe pancreatitis - a life-threatening condition. Learn the warning signs, which drugs are most risky, and how prompt treatment can save your life.
- November 13 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Allergic Drug Reactions
Learn how to tell the difference between common medication side effects and true allergic reactions-and why confusing them can cost you in health and money.
- November 6 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
The Science Behind Valproic Acid: How It Works to Treat Seizures and Mood Disorders
Valproic acid works by boosting GABA, blocking sodium channels, and reducing brain overactivity. It treats epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraines by calming abnormal electrical signals. Learn how it works, who it helps, and what risks to watch for.
- November 4 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Desloratadine vs Loratadine: Which Antihistamine Works Better for Allergies?
Desloratadine and loratadine are both non-sedating antihistamines for allergies. Desloratadine is more potent, lasts longer, and works better for nasal congestion and itchy eyes. Learn which one suits your needs.
- November 1 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Ondansetron in the Emergency Room: How It Stops Nausea and Vomiting Fast
Ondansetron is a fast-acting antiemetic widely used in emergency rooms to stop nausea and vomiting. Safe for kids and adults, it reduces hospital admissions and works without heavy sedation.