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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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The Science of Medication Safety: Understanding Risk, Benefit, and Real-World Evidence

Medication safety goes beyond labels and warnings-it's a science built on real-world data, massive datasets, and ongoing monitoring to catch risks clinical trials miss. Learn how drugs are tracked after approval and what you can do to stay safe.

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Long-Term Opioid Use: How It Affects Hormones and Sexual Function

Long-term opioid use can suppress hormones, leading to low testosterone, lost libido, and menstrual problems. Learn how opioids disrupt your endocrine system, what symptoms to watch for, and how to get help.

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FDA MedWatch: How to Report Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions

Learn how to report side effects and adverse reactions to the FDA using MedWatch. Step-by-step guide for patients and healthcare providers on what to report, how to fill out the form, and why your report matters.

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Adrenal Insufficiency from Corticosteroid Withdrawal: How to Recognize and Manage It

Stopping corticosteroids suddenly can cause adrenal insufficiency-a life-threatening condition. Learn the warning signs, how to taper safely, and what to do in an emergency.

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Herbal Supplements and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know for Safety

Herbal supplements can dangerously interact with prescription drugs, reducing effectiveness or causing toxic buildup. St. John’s wort, ginkgo, and goldenseal are among the riskiest. Most people don’t tell their doctors-and that’s a silent health threat.

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Why Authorized Generics Look Different from Brand-Name Drugs

Authorized generics look different from brand-name drugs due to trademark laws, not because they're different in effectiveness. Learn why the color or shape changes - and why it doesn't affect your treatment.

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Asthma Basics: Types, Triggers, and Inhalers vs. Oral Medications

Learn the different types of asthma, common triggers, and why inhalers are preferred over oral meds for most people. Understand how treatments work and what to do when symptoms won’t go away.

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Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications: Never Miss a Critical Alert

Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications to get real-time alerts about recalls and safety risks for medical devices, drugs, and food. Never miss a life-saving update with personalized email notifications based on your health needs.

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