Category: Health - Page 2
Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know
Many common medications - from antidepressants to blood pressure pills - can cause sexual side effects like low desire, erectile dysfunction, or delayed orgasm. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause problems and what you can do about it.
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FDA's 180-Day Exclusivity: How First Generic Applicants Gain Market Advantage
FDA's 180-day exclusivity gives the first generic drug applicant a head start on the market, but it's often used to delay competition. Learn how it works, who benefits, and why reforms are coming.
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Home Hemodialysis: Schedules, Training, and Outcomes
Home hemodialysis offers greater flexibility and better health outcomes than in-center treatment, but requires training, a care partner, and commitment. Learn about schedules, training timelines, and real-world results.
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What is an ANDA? Abbreviated New Drug Application Explained for Generic Medicines
An ANDA is the FDA pathway that lets generic drug makers prove their products work just like brand-name drugs - without redoing costly clinical trials. It’s how 90% of U.S. prescriptions are filled at a fraction of the cost.
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How to Handle Insurance Requirements for Generic Substitution
Learn how to navigate insurance rules around generic drug substitution, when you can insist on brand-name meds, and what to do if a switch affects your health. Know your rights and protect your treatment.
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Children and Antihistamines: Safe Dosing by Age and What Parents Need to Know
Learn safe, age-appropriate antihistamine dosing for children. Find out which medications are safe for babies, toddlers, and older kids-and what to avoid. Expert-backed guidance for parents.
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Fentanyl in Counterfeit Pills: Overdose Risks and How to Stay Safe
Fentanyl in counterfeit pills is killing thousands. These fake drugs look real but can be lethal with just one pill. Learn the risks, how to spot them, and what to do to stay safe.
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How Long Medications Actually Remain Effective After Expiration
Most medications remain effective years after their expiration date if stored properly. Learn which drugs are safe to use past expiration, which ones aren't, and why the dates exist in the first place.
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Migraine Disorder: Preventive Options and Acute Headache Treatment
Migraine is a neurological disorder, not just a bad headache. Learn science-backed preventive options like CGRP inhibitors and acute treatments like triptans and gepants to reduce frequency and stop attacks fast.
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Medication Errors with Generics: Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Risks and How to Stop Them
Look-alike and sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how similar names and packaging lead to dangerous mix-ups-and what’s being done to stop them.
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Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Risk: How Snoring Can Raise Blood Pressure and Trigger Heart Disease
Sleep apnea isn't just snoring - it's a silent threat to your heart. Untreated, it raises blood pressure, triggers heart attacks, and doubles stroke risk. Learn how this common sleep disorder is linked to cardiovascular disease - and what to do about it.
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How to Get 90-Day Fills to Lower Prescription Costs
Get 90-day prescription fills to cut your medication costs in half. Learn how to ask your doctor and pharmacy for longer supplies, save up to $40 a year per drug, and improve adherence with fewer trips to the pharmacy.
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