Category: Medications - Page 2

  • Stéphane Moungabio
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Opioid Safety: How Naloxone Saves Lives, Recognizing Overdose Risks, and Safe Storage Tips

Learn how naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, recognize the signs of overdose, store naloxone safely, and understand why one dose isn't always enough. Essential info for anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who does.

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  • Emma Barnes
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When Pharmacists Should Flag Problematic Generic Medications

Generics save money but aren't always interchangeable. Pharmacists must watch for therapeutic failures, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs like levothyroxine and warfarin. Learn when to flag unsafe generics and how to protect patients.

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  • Emma Barnes
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Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks

Antipsychotics can prolong the QT interval, raising the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to monitor for danger, and how to balance mental health treatment with heart safety.

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  • Emma Barnes
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New Antidepressants with Better Side Effect Profiles: What’s Emerging in 2025

In 2025, new antidepressants like Exxua, Zuranolone, and Auvelity offer faster relief and fewer side effects than older SSRIs. Discover how they work, who they help most, and what to watch out for.

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  • Emma Barnes
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Taste Changes and Metallic Taste from Medications: Proven Coping Strategies

Metallic taste from medications is common and often overlooked. Learn proven strategies to manage dysgeusia, including zinc supplementation, dietary changes, and when to talk to your doctor.

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  • Stéphane Moungabio
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Complex Generic Drugs: Why Some Products Are Harder to Approve

Complex generic drugs like liposomal injections and inhalers face major scientific and regulatory hurdles before FDA approval. Unlike simple generics, they require advanced testing, costly development, and unclear guidelines - delaying affordable access for patients.

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  • Stéphane Moungabio
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Reducing Unnecessary Medications

Learn how to talk to your doctor about safely reducing unnecessary medications. Discover proven strategies, real-life phrases, and preparation tips to start a deprescribing conversation that puts your health and quality of life first.

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  • Stéphane Moungabio
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How to Store High-Risk Medications to Reduce Overdose Risk: A Practical Guide

Learn how to store high-risk medications like opioids and benzodiazepines securely to prevent accidental overdoses in children, teens, and others. Simple steps can save lives.

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  • Emma Barnes
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Rhabdomyolysis from Medication Interactions: How Common Drug Combinations Cause Muscle Breakdown

Rhabdomyolysis from medication interactions is a life-threatening muscle breakdown condition often triggered by common drug combos like statins and antibiotics. Learn the hidden risks, who's most vulnerable, and how to prevent it.

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  • Emma Barnes
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Medication Guides: What They Are and Why You Need Them for Safety

Medication Guides are FDA-mandated safety documents that explain serious risks of prescription drugs in plain language. They're required for high-risk medications and can prevent life-threatening mistakes - if you read them.

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