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How to Read Pregnancy and Lactation Drug Labels: A Clear Guide for 2025

How to Read Pregnancy and Lactation Drug Labels: A Clear Guide for 2025

Learn how to read the new FDA pregnancy and lactation drug labels that replaced outdated letter categories. Understand risk summaries, infant exposure, and clinical guidance for safer medication use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Missed Blood Thinner Doses: What to Do and When to Seek Help

Missed Blood Thinner Doses: What to Do and When to Seek Help

Missing a blood thinner dose can raise your risk of stroke or dangerous bleeding. Learn what to do if you forget your warfarin, Eliquis, or other anticoagulant-and when to call for emergency help.

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Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 Inhibitors: How to Recognize and Treat This Hidden Emergency

Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 Inhibitors: How to Recognize and Treat This Hidden Emergency

Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 inhibitors is a life-threatening condition where ketones rise despite normal blood sugar. Learn how to recognize the warning signs, why glucose levels can mislead, and what emergency care looks like.

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How to Understand Authorized Generics and How They Differ from Traditional Generics

How to Understand Authorized Generics and How They Differ from Traditional Generics

Learn how authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold cheaper, and how they differ from traditional generics in ingredients, pricing, and FDA approval. Know what to ask your pharmacist.

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Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely

Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely

Stopping statins isn't risky for everyone - and for some, it's the safest choice. Learn when to stop, how to do it safely, and what to expect after discontinuation.

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Perception vs Reality: Why Generics Seem Less Effective Than Brand-Name Drugs

Perception vs Reality: Why Generics Seem Less Effective Than Brand-Name Drugs

Generic drugs are chemically identical to brand-name medications but often feel less effective due to psychological bias. Learn why perception, not science, drives this myth - and how to overcome it.

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How to Interpret Risk vs. Benefit in FDA Safety Announcements

How to Interpret Risk vs. Benefit in FDA Safety Announcements

Learn how to read FDA safety alerts without panic. Understand the difference between potential signals and confirmed risks, what numbers to look for, and when to keep taking your medication.

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Mikacin Injection (Amikacin) vs Alternatives: What Works Best and When

Mikacin Injection (Amikacin) vs Alternatives: What Works Best and When

Mikacin Injection (amikacin) is a powerful antibiotic for serious infections, but it carries risks. Learn how gentamicin, tobramycin, cefepime, and carbapenems compare as alternatives-and when each is the better choice.

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Long-Term Antihistamine Use: Why They Sometimes Stop Working

Long-Term Antihistamine Use: Why They Sometimes Stop Working

Many people think their antihistamines stop working due to tolerance, but the real issue is often worsening allergies or poor treatment plans. Learn what actually causes reduced effectiveness and what to do next.

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Government Medication Assistance Programs by State: What’s Available in 2025

Government Medication Assistance Programs by State: What’s Available in 2025

Learn how state and federal medication assistance programs help Americans afford prescriptions in 2025. Discover eligibility rules, cost savings, and how to apply for SPAPs and Medicare Extra Help.

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Aminoglycoside Ototoxicity: How These Antibiotics Cause Permanent Hearing and Balance Damage

Aminoglycoside Ototoxicity: How These Antibiotics Cause Permanent Hearing and Balance Damage

Aminoglycoside antibiotics can cause permanent hearing loss and balance problems. Learn how these drugs damage the inner ear, who’s most at risk, and what steps can prevent irreversible damage.

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Pregnancy Registries: What We’re Learning About Medication Safety

Pregnancy Registries: What We’re Learning About Medication Safety

Pregnancy registries track medication use during pregnancy to uncover hidden risks to babies. Learn how these studies work, what they've revealed about antidepressants, epilepsy drugs, and biologics, and why they matter for every pregnant person taking medicine.

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