Author: Celeste Farnell

Antidepressants and Alcohol: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Mix

Combining antidepressants and alcohol can worsen depression, reduce medication effectiveness, and trigger life-threatening reactions. Learn the real risks, from SSRIs to Wellbutrin, and what experts say about drinking while on antidepressants.

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Penicillin Desensitization: Safe Protocols for Allergic Patients Who Need Beta-Lactams

Penicillin desensitization safely allows allergic patients to receive life-saving beta-lactam antibiotics. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and why it's critical in fighting antibiotic resistance.

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How to Read Expiration Dates on Medication Packaging Correctly

Learn how to read expiration dates on medicine correctly, which drugs are dangerous past their date, how storage affects potency, and how to safely dispose of expired medications. Avoid risks and save money with clear, practical advice.

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Antipsychotic Side Effects: Metabolic Risks and How to Monitor Them

Antipsychotic medications can cause serious metabolic side effects like weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks, how to monitor them, and what to do if your numbers rise.

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Pharmacist Responsibility for Reporting Generic Drug Problems: What You Need to Know

Pharmacists play a vital role in spotting generic drug problems like therapeutic inequivalence and adverse reactions. Learn what to report, how to report it, and why your reports matter - even if federal law doesn't require them.

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Cannabis and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Interactions

Cannabis and CBD can dangerously interact with common medications like warfarin, clobazam, and opioids. Learn which drugs are risky, how interactions happen, and what steps to take to stay safe.

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How Long Does the FDA Take to Approve Generic Drugs? 2025 Timelines Explained

Learn the real FDA generic drug approval timeline in 2025-how long it takes, what affects review speed, and why some generics arrive faster than others. Includes data, trends, and insider insights.

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Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 Inhibitors: How to Recognize and Treat This Hidden Emergency

Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 inhibitors is a life-threatening condition with normal blood sugar levels. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, why it’s often missed, and what emergency care looks like for patients on drugs like Farxiga and Jardiance.

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Safe Migraine Treatments During Pregnancy and Lactation: What Works Without Risk

Safe migraine treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding include acetaminophen, ibuprofen, sumatriptan, magnesium, and non-drug methods like acupuncture and biofeedback. Avoid ergots and valproic acid. Learn what’s truly safe and how to use it wisely.

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Pancreatitis: Understanding Acute vs. Chronic and the Role of Nutrition in Recovery

Understand the key differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis, how nutrition impacts recovery, and why enzyme therapy, vitamin supplements, and quitting smoking are critical for long-term survival.

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Authorized Biologic Alternatives: What You Need to Know About Biosimilars and How They Compare to Generics

Biosimilars are the closest thing to generics for complex biologic drugs. Learn how they differ from traditional generics, why they're safer than you think, and how they're lowering drug costs without compromising effectiveness.

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Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: Dose Adjustments and Monitoring

Managing thyroid medication during pregnancy requires timely dose increases and frequent TSH monitoring to protect fetal brain development. Levothyroxine is safe and essential-most women need 20-30% more medication right after conception.

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