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Health Literacy and Generics: How to Make Medication Information Clear for Patients
Many patients don't realize generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name ones-especially when they look different. Learn how health literacy gaps cause dangerous confusion and what’s being done to fix it.
How to Prevent Wrong-Patient Errors at the Pharmacy Counter
Wrong-patient errors at the pharmacy can be deadly-but they’re preventable. Learn how dual verification, barcode scanning, counseling, and staff culture work together to stop these mistakes before they happen.
Liver Disease and Drug Metabolism: How Reduced Clearance Affects Medication Safety
Liver disease reduces the body's ability to clear drugs, leading to dangerous buildup in the bloodstream. Learn how liver damage affects medication metabolism, which drugs are riskiest, and how dosing should be adjusted for safety.
How to Evaluate Media Reports about Medication Safety
Learn how to spot misleading media reports about drug safety. Understand the difference between medication errors and side effects, why absolute risk matters, and where to find real data instead of headlines.
Fibromyalgia: How Widespread Pain Is Treated with Antidepressants
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue, and brain fog. Antidepressants like duloxetine and amitriptyline help by calming overactive pain signals-not by treating depression. When combined with gentle exercise and CBT, they can significantly improve daily life.
How to Coordinate Mail-Order and Local Pharmacy to Save Money on Medications
Learn how to split your prescriptions between mail-order and local pharmacies to save hundreds a year on meds. Use 90-day supplies for daily drugs and local pickup for urgent needs-without sacrificing convenience or safety.
Travel Insurance for Medication Coverage and Emergencies: What You Really Need to Know
Travel insurance can cover emergency medications abroad, but not your regular prescriptions. Learn what's included, how to get reimbursed, and which providers offer the best coverage for medical emergencies while traveling.
Diabetic Neuropathy Pain: Effective Medications and Essential Foot Care
Manage diabetic neuropathy pain with proven medications like duloxetine and pregabalin, and protect your feet with daily care. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to prevent serious complications.
Natural Disasters and Drug Shortages: How Climate Change Is Breaking the Medicine Supply Chain
Climate disasters like hurricanes are crippling the U.S. drug supply chain, causing life-threatening shortages of essential medicines like IV fluids and insulin. Here’s how it’s happening-and what needs to change.
Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know
Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, especially in older adults. Learn which drugs cause it, how to recognize the signs, and what to do next to stay safe and balanced.
Compare Doxt-SL (Doxycycline) with Alternatives for Bacterial Infections
Compare Doxt-SL (doxycycline) with common antibiotic alternatives like amoxicillin, azithromycin, and cephalexin. Learn which works best for acne, Lyme disease, and infections - and when to ask for a switch.
Compare Tofranil (Imipramine) with Alternatives for Depression and Anxiety
Tofranil (imipramine) is an older antidepressant with strong effects but tough side effects. Learn how SSRIs, SNRIs, mirtazapine, and other alternatives compare in effectiveness, safety, and tolerability for depression and anxiety.