Category: Medications - Page 2
How to Make a Medication Action Plan with Your Care Team
A medication action plan helps you take your pills correctly by turning confusing routines into simple, personal steps. Work with your care team to build one that fits your life - and see better results with fewer mistakes.
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Allergic Reactions to Medications: How to Tell Mild, Moderate, and Severe Apart
Learn how to recognize the difference between mild, moderate, and severe allergic reactions to medications. Know the symptoms, when to act, and how to prevent life-threatening outcomes.
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Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know
Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, especially in older adults. Learn which drugs cause it, how to recognize it, and what to do next to stay safe and steady.
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Hyponatremia from SSRIs: What You Need to Know About Low Sodium and Confusion Risk
SSRIs can cause dangerously low sodium levels, especially in older adults, leading to confusion, seizures, and hospitalization. Learn who's at risk, which antidepressants are safest, and what tests you need before starting treatment.
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Generic Drug Supply Chain: How Medicines Reach Pharmacies
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. This is how they’re made, shipped, and priced-and why shortages keep happening.
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Medications with a Narrow Therapeutic Index: Why Expiration Dates Matter More Than You Think
NTI medications like warfarin, lithium, and digoxin have a tiny margin between effective and toxic doses. Expired versions can lose potency or degrade dangerously - putting lives at risk. Never use them past their expiration date.
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How Insurers Decide Which Generic Drugs to Cover
Insurers use strict criteria to choose which generic drugs to cover, focusing on cost, safety, and effectiveness. Learn how formularies work, what P&T committees do, and how to get coverage when a drug is denied.
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Why Switch to Generic Medications: Proven Reasons and Real Savings
Generic medications work just like brand-name drugs but cost up to 85% less. Learn why the FDA approves them, how much you can save, and how to switch safely without risking your health.
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Generic Drug Availability: How Long After Patent Expiration Until You Can Buy It?
Generic drugs don't appear immediately after a brand-name drug's patent expires. Legal delays, patent thickets, and corporate strategies can push availability out by years - here's why and what it means for your prescriptions.
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Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know
Switching from brand-name to generic medication saves money without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to monitor your health after the switch.
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