Author: david perrins

13 Apr

Citalopram vs Escitalopram: Managing QT Prolongation and Dose Limits

Understand the cardiac risks of Citalopram and Escitalopram, focusing on QT prolongation, safe dose limits for seniors, and how to manage heart rhythm risks.

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10 Apr

How to Get Prescription Assistance Programs from Manufacturers

Learn how to navigate manufacturer prescription assistance programs, copay cards, and PAPs to make expensive brand-name medications affordable.

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31 Mar

FDA Safety Alerts: 2025-2026 Warnings, Guidance Changes, and Consumer Actions

An overview of the 2025-2026 FDA safety alert changes, covering medical device expansions, drug warnings, and how consumers can stay protected.

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29 Mar

Managing Different Doses in Combinations: A Guide to Therapeutic Equivalents

Learn how to safely manage different doses in combination products while ensuring therapeutic equivalence and patient safety.

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27 Mar

Understanding High-Altitude Sedative Risks: Respiratory Safety Guide

Learn the critical risks of mixing sedatives with high-altitude travel. Discover how respiratory depression affects oxygen levels and which sleep aids are safe.

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23 Mar

Online Reviews: How Patient Experiences Shape Trust in Generic Medications

Online reviews are shaping how patients view generic medications - often overriding scientific evidence. Despite being chemically identical and 80% cheaper, many believe generics are less effective. Here's why, and how patient experiences are changing drug adherence.

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20 Mar

Long-Term Antihistamine Use: Why Your Allergy Medication Might Stop Working

Many people feel their antihistamines stop working after long-term use-but is it tolerance or changing allergies? Learn what really causes reduced effectiveness and what to do next.

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9 Mar

Addressing Patient Concerns About Generic Medications: Common Questions Answered

Generic medications are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs, saving patients up to 85% on costs. Learn how the FDA ensures quality, why generics look different, and when you should stick with brand-name.

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7 Mar

Packing Medications for Air Travel: Best Practices for Safety

Learn how to safely pack medications for air travel, including TSA rules for liquids, temperature-sensitive drugs, injectables, and international restrictions. Avoid delays and lost meds with these proven tips.

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6 Mar

Chronic Insomnia: Why Sleep Hygiene Alone Fails and What Actually Works

Chronic insomnia isn't fixed by sleep hygiene alone. Learn why CBT-I is the only proven, long-term solution backed by clinical evidence - and how to start today.

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