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17 Jan

Autoimmune Uveitis: How Steroid-Sparing Therapy Protects Your Vision

Autoimmune uveitis can cause permanent vision loss if untreated. Steroid-sparing therapies like Humira, methotrexate, and cyclosporine help control inflammation without the dangerous side effects of long-term steroids.

Prior Authorization for Generics: Why Insurance Now Demands Approval for Cheap Medications

16 Jan

by david perrins 15

Prior Authorization for Generics: Why Insurance Now Demands Approval for Cheap Medications

Generic medications are now frequently blocked by insurance prior authorization, even though they're cheaper and widely used. Learn why this is happening, who it hurts, and how to fight back.

GLP-1 Side Effects: How to Manage Nausea, Dosing, and What Works Best

15 Jan

by david perrins 12

GLP-1 Side Effects: How to Manage Nausea, Dosing, and What Works Best

GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic help with weight loss but often cause nausea. Learn how dosing schedules, timing, and diet changes can reduce side effects and help you stick with treatment.

Fexofenadine and Fruit Juice: Why Your Allergy Medication Might Not Be Working

14 Jan

by david perrins 15

Fexofenadine and Fruit Juice: Why Your Allergy Medication Might Not Be Working

Fexofenadine (Allegra) can lose up to 77% of its effectiveness when taken with grapefruit, orange, or apple juice. Learn why this happens, how to avoid it, and what antihistamines are safer with juice.

Online Pharmacies and Generics: How to Spot Safe and Legitimate Sources

12 Jan

by david perrins 9

Online Pharmacies and Generics: How to Spot Safe and Legitimate Sources

Learn how to identify safe online pharmacies and avoid counterfeit generics. Discover the red flags, verified sources, and new 2025 regulations protecting your health when buying meds online.

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Fournier’s Gangrene: What You Need to Know About Early Signs and Immediate Action

11 Jan

by david perrins 12

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Fournier’s Gangrene: What You Need to Know About Early Signs and Immediate Action

SGLT2 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but carry a rare risk of Fournier’s gangrene - a life-threatening genital infection. Learn the early warning signs and what to do immediately if they appear.

How to Use Your Pharmacy’s Consultation Service for Medication Safety

10 Jan

by david perrins 8

How to Use Your Pharmacy’s Consultation Service for Medication Safety

Your pharmacy's consultation service is a free, underused tool that prevents dangerous drug interactions, saves money, and improves health outcomes. Learn how to use it effectively for medication safety.

Antispasmodics and Anticholinergic Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

9 Jan

by david perrins 15

Antispasmodics and Anticholinergic Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Antispasmodics like dicyclomine and hyoscine can cause dangerous interactions when taken with common medications such as antidepressants, antihistamines, and sleep aids. Learn which combinations to avoid and what safer alternatives exist.

Specific IgE Testing: How to Identify Allergens and Understand Your Results

8 Jan

by david perrins 10

Specific IgE Testing: How to Identify Allergens and Understand Your Results

Specific IgE testing helps identify allergens by measuring antibodies in your blood. Learn how results are interpreted, why panels can be misleading, and when blood tests are better than skin tests.

Where to Store Your Medications at Home Safely: Expert Guide to Prevent Accidents

7 Jan

by david perrins 10

Where to Store Your Medications at Home Safely: Expert Guide to Prevent Accidents

Learn where to safely store medications at home to prevent accidental poisonings in children, teens, and seniors. Expert-approved tips on locking up pills, avoiding bathrooms, handling insulin, and disposing of expired drugs.