Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 4

Learn your legal rights to refuse generic drug substitutions and request brand-name medications. Know which drugs are risky to switch, how to speak up at the pharmacy, and what states require your consent.

When only expired medications are available, knowing which ones are safe to use-and which could be dangerous-is critical. Learn how to assess risk based on drug type, storage, and time since expiration.

LDAA therapy combines low-dose azathioprine with allopurinol to redirect toxic metabolite production, helping IBD patients with high 6-MMP levels achieve remission without liver damage. Proven effective and far cheaper than biologics, it requires strict monitoring to avoid bone marrow suppression.

Antidepressants for teens carry a black box warning about increased suicide risk, but research shows untreated depression is more dangerous. Learn how to monitor safely and when medication can save lives.

Learn proven, practical ways to improve adherence for inhalers, patches, and injectables-backed by data, real user experiences, and expert insights. Reduce missed doses, avoid hospital visits, and take control of your treatment.

Recent contamination scandals in generic drugs have exposed dangerous impurities like NDMA and benzene in blood pressure and pain medications. Learn which generics are at risk, how to spot recalls, and how to protect your health.

Second and third generic drug manufacturers drive prescription prices down dramatically-often to 40% of the original brand cost. This competition saves billions annually and is the most effective way to make medications affordable.

Drug shortages are no accident-they're the result of fragile global supply chains. Learn how buffer stocks, dual sourcing, and new manufacturing tech are building resilience to keep life-saving medicines available.

Food can make your medication work better, worse, or even dangerous. Learn the simple rules for avoiding food-drug interactions that cause side effects, hospitalizations, and treatment failures.

Lithium and NSAIDs can cause dangerous kidney damage and life-threatening toxicity. Learn why even common painkillers like ibuprofen are risky for bipolar patients, what alternatives to use, and how to prevent serious complications.