Category: Medications - Page 4

How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 10 Dec 2025    Comments (12)

How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs

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 That Increase Susceptibility to Drug Side Effects

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 8 Dec 2025    Comments (11)

Genetic Factors That Increase Susceptibility to Drug Side Effects

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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Macrolides and QT-Prolonging Drugs: Understanding the Arrhythmia Risk

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 7 Dec 2025    Comments (15)

Macrolides and QT-Prolonging Drugs: Understanding the Arrhythmia Risk

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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Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: How Formulary Updates Affect Your Prescription Costs in 2025

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 4 Dec 2025    Comments (14)

Insurance Changes and Generic Switching: How Formulary Updates Affect Your Prescription Costs in 2025

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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Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What You Need to Know

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 3 Dec 2025    Comments (12)

Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What You Need to Know

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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Tobramycin for Bone and Joint Infections: What You Need to Know

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 1 Dec 2025    Comments (15)

Tobramycin for Bone and Joint Infections: What You Need to Know

Tobramycin is a powerful antibiotic used for serious bone and joint infections, especially those caused by Pseudomonas. Learn how it works, why it's combined with other drugs, its risks, and what to expect during treatment.

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Night vs Morning Statin Dosing: What Really Matters for Side Effects and Effectiveness

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 29 Nov 2025    Comments (15)

Night vs Morning Statin Dosing: What Really Matters for Side Effects and Effectiveness

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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Boxed Warning Changes: How FDA Drug Safety Labels Evolve Over Time

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 28 Nov 2025    Comments (11)

Boxed Warning Changes: How FDA Drug Safety Labels Evolve Over Time

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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How to Use Clinician Portals and Apps for Drug Safety Monitoring

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 26 Nov 2025    Comments (12)

How to Use Clinician Portals and Apps for Drug Safety Monitoring

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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How to Subscribe to FDA Drug Safety Alerts and Updates

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 25 Nov 2025    Comments (9)

How to Subscribe to FDA Drug Safety Alerts and Updates

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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