Author: Prasham Sheth
Authorized Generics vs Brand Drugs: What You Need to Know
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs in every way except the label. They offer a middle ground between expensive brands and cheaper traditional generics-especially useful for patients sensitive to inactive ingredients.
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Tiered Copays: Why Your Generic Drug Costs More Than Expected
Your generic drug might cost more than the brand-name version because of how insurers tier medications. It's not about effectiveness - it's about rebates. Learn why this happens and how to fight back.
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Clinical Studies on Generic Medication Switches: What the Research Says
Research shows most generic medications are as effective as brand-name drugs, but certain classes like antiepileptics require careful monitoring. Learn how clinical studies assess safety, effectiveness, and real-world outcomes when switching to generics.
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Biosimilars Insurance Coverage: How Prior Authorization and Tiers Impact Your Costs
Biosimilars could save $54B, but insurance rules often block savings. Learn how prior authorization and tier placement affect your costs for biologic drugs. Find out which insurers are changing strategies in 2025 and what you can do about it.
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How to Read Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling on Drugs: A Clear Guide to the FDA’s New System
Learn how to read the FDA's updated pregnancy and lactation drug labels, which replaced outdated letter categories with detailed, evidence-based guidance for safer medication use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Alcohol and Prescription Drugs: Dangerous Interaction Effects
Alcohol and prescription drugs can interact dangerously, leading to overdose, liver damage, or death. Learn which medications are most risky, who’s most vulnerable, and how to stay safe.
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Medication-Induced Hair Loss: Common Causes and Proven Ways to Regrow Hair
Learn how common medications cause hair loss, which drugs are most likely to trigger it, and what proven treatments actually help regrow hair. Real data, real timelines, real results.
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SNRI Medications and Side Effects: Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, and Others
SNRIs like venlafaxine and duloxetine treat depression and chronic pain by boosting serotonin and norepinephrine. Learn how they work, their side effects, withdrawal risks, and how they compare to SSRIs.
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Fluoroquinolones and NSAIDs: Understanding the Real Risk of Tendon Rupture
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like levofloxacin carry a real risk of tendon rupture, especially in older adults. NSAIDs don't increase this risk but can hide warning signs. Know which drugs are dangerous, how fast damage happens, and what to do if pain starts.
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How to Manage Overdose Risk During Heatwaves and Illness
Heatwaves increase overdose risk by dehydrating the body and intensifying drug effects. Learn how to reduce risk with hydration, dose reduction, cooling strategies, and community support during extreme heat.
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