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The FDA's Orange Book database lists approved drugs, their patents, and therapeutic equivalence ratings - helping pharmacists, generic manufacturers, and patients know when cheaper alternatives are legally available.
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Pill splitting can cut medication costs by up to 50%, but only if done safely. Learn which pills can be split, how to use a pill splitter correctly, and safer alternatives to avoid dangerous dosing errors.
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Genetic factors can make some people far more likely to suffer dangerous drug side effects. Learn how your DNA affects how you process medications-and what you can do about it.
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Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin and clarithromycin can prolong the QT interval and trigger dangerous heart rhythms, especially in high-risk patients. Learn who's most at risk and how to avoid life-threatening complications.
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Metabolic syndrome links waist size, high triglycerides, and poor glucose control through insulin resistance. Learn how these three factors drive heart disease and diabetes-and what actually works to reverse them.
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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath around nerves, causing vision loss, fatigue, and mobility issues. Learn how it starts, what triggers it, and how modern treatments are changing outcomes.
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Understand how 2025 Medicare Part D formulary changes are pushing patients toward generics and biosimilars, what it means for your costs, and how to protect your access to essential medications.
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Many medications can cause ringing in the ears-known as tinnitus. Learn which drugs are most likely to trigger it, how soon symptoms appear, whether it's reversible, and what steps to take if you suspect your medicine is the cause.
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Opioids can worsen depression over time, even in people without prior mental health issues. Learn how mood changes happen, what to watch for, and how to monitor and manage both pain and mental health safely.
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Counterfeit drugs in developing nations kill over 100,000 children annually. Fake medicines with no active ingredients or toxic chemicals are flooding markets, exploiting weak regulation and poverty. Here's how they spread, who's affected, and what's being done to stop them.
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