Archive: 2025/12

SSRIs and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk

Combining SSRIs with anticoagulants increases bleeding risk by 33%, especially in the first month. Learn why, who’s most at risk, and what alternatives exist.

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Noise Exposure Limits: Protecting Your Hearing at Work and Concerts

Learn the science-backed noise exposure limits that protect your hearing at work and concerts. Discover why 85 dBA is the real safety threshold, how to choose effective hearing protection, and what you can do today to prevent permanent hearing loss.

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Generic Drug Approval Standards: Safety, Quality, and Strength Requirements

Generic drugs must meet the same safety, strength, and quality standards as brand-name drugs. The FDA's rigorous approval process ensures bioequivalence, consistent manufacturing, and reliable performance-making generics safe, effective, and affordable.

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Blurred Vision from Medications: Common Causes and When to See a Doctor

Blurred vision can be a serious side effect of common medications like Topamax, amiodarone, and steroids. Learn which drugs cause it, when to worry, and how to protect your sight before damage becomes permanent.

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Teaching Children About Medication Safety at Home and School

Teach kids how to stay safe around medicine with age-appropriate lessons, safe storage tips, and school programs. Prevent accidental poisonings before they happen.

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Patient Support Groups: Sharing Experiences with Generic Medications

Patient support groups help people share real experiences with generic medications, easing fears, improving adherence, and saving money. Learn how these communities turn doubt into confidence.

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How to Read Your Prescription Medication Label Correctly

Learn how to read your prescription label step by step to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand each part of the label, common misinterpretations, and what to do when you're unsure.

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Non-formulary generics: what to do when coverage is denied

When your insurance denies coverage for a generic medication, you don’t have to pay full price or go without. Learn how to file an exception request, what doctors need to include, and how to win your appeal - with real data and steps that work.

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Advocating for Your Health: How to Speak Up About Medications and Side Effects

Learn how to speak up about medication side effects to improve your health, avoid dangerous reactions, and work with your doctor to find safer treatment options. Practical tips, tools, and real stories to help you take control.

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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Understanding Asthma and NSAID Sensitivity

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) links asthma, nasal polyps, and NSAID sensitivity in adults. Learn how it's diagnosed, why standard treatments fail, and how aspirin desensitization can transform outcomes.

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False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Can Save You From Unnecessary Antibiotics

Over 95% of people labeled allergic to penicillin aren’t truly allergic. Learn how testing can confirm or remove false drug allergy labels, improve antibiotic choices, and reduce healthcare risks.

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Medication Adherence Challenges for Older Adults: Simple, Proven Solutions

Many older adults struggle to take their medications as prescribed due to complex regimens, cost, forgetfulness, and lack of support. Learn the real reasons behind non-adherence and the simple, proven solutions that actually work.

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