Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 1 Dec 2025 Comments (5)
Thyroid medication needs increase by 20-30% during pregnancy to support fetal brain development. Learn when and how to adjust your levothyroxine dose, what TSH levels to target, and how to monitor effectively for a healthy pregnancy.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 29 Nov 2025 Comments (8)
Should you take statins at night or in the morning? The answer depends on the type of statin you're on. For most people today, timing doesn't matter-consistency does.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 28 Nov 2025 Comments (11)
Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn how these labels change over time, why updates matter, and what patients and providers need to know about tracking life-threatening risks.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 27 Nov 2025 Comments (9)
Learn how palliative and hospice care balance effective symptom relief with minimizing dangerous side effects like over-sedation. Discover what works, what doesn’t, and how families can advocate for the right care.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 26 Nov 2025 Comments (12)
Learn how clinician portals and apps help healthcare providers detect and report adverse drug reactions in real time. Discover which tools work best for hospitals, clinics, and trials-and how to use them without falling for false alerts.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 25 Nov 2025 Comments (9)
Learn how to subscribe to FDA drug safety alerts for recalls, safety warnings, and medication updates - free, fast, and essential for anyone taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 24 Nov 2025 Comments (12)
Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently - one focuses on cost and patient choice, the other on clinical safety and team decisions. Understanding these differences helps prevent medication errors and improves care.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 23 Nov 2025 Comments (15)
Codeine can cause deadly overdoses in people with a genetic condition called CYP2D6 ultrarapid metabolism. Even standard doses can turn into lethal morphine levels. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 22 Nov 2025 Comments (10)
Learn how to read medication labels correctly to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand dosage, warnings, and directions for safe use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
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Posted By Kieran Beauchamp On 21 Nov 2025 Comments (12)
Mandatory and permissive substitution laws vary by state, directly impacting how often generics are dispensed, patient costs, and medication adherence. Learn how your state's rules affect your prescriptions and what you can do to save money.
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