Category: Medications - Page 4
TNF Inhibitors and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know About Biologics and Immunosuppression
TNF inhibitors help control autoimmune diseases but raise cancer risk concerns. Learn what the latest data shows about adalimumab, etanercept, skin cancer, and whether it's safe to use these drugs after cancer.
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How to Split Pills Safely to Reduce Medication Costs
Learn how to safely split pills to cut medication costs by up to 50%. Know which drugs can be split, the right tools to use, and when to avoid it entirely to stay safe.
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Annual Boxed Warnings Summary: What Changed in 2025 and Why It Affects Your Prescriptions
In 2025, the FDA issued 47 new or updated boxed warnings for prescription drugs-more specific, data-driven, and life-saving than ever. Learn what changed, why it matters for your health, and how to stay safe.
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Choosing a Sulfonylurea: Which One Has the Lowest Hypoglycemia Risk?
Not all sulfonylureas are equal. Glipizide has the lowest hypoglycemia risk, while glyburide is dangerously high-risk - especially for older adults. Learn which drug is safest and what to do if you're on the wrong one.
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Cyclosporine Nephrotoxicity: How to Monitor Kidney Function and Drug Levels Safely
Cyclosporine is vital for transplant patients but can damage kidneys if levels aren't tightly monitored. Learn how to track drug levels, recognize early signs of toxicity, and avoid dangerous drug interactions.
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Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects
Deprescribing frameworks help safely reduce unnecessary medications in older adults, cutting side effects, falls, and hospitalizations. Evidence shows it’s safe, effective, and urgently needed as polypharmacy rises.
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30-Month Stay: How Patent Litigation Delays Generic Drug Approval
The 30-month stay under the Hatch-Waxman Act delays generic drug approval when patent lawsuits are filed. Learn how this legal tool affects drug prices, innovation, and patient access to affordable medications.
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Polypharmacy in Older Adults: How Drug Interactions Risk Health and How to Safely Deprescribe
Polypharmacy in older adults increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions, falls, and hospitalizations. Learn how deprescribing can safely reduce medication burden and improve health outcomes.
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St. John’s Wort and Medication Interactions: What You Need to Know Before Taking It
St. John's Wort can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of warfarin, birth control, antidepressants, and transplant drugs. Learn which medications it interacts with, why it's risky even if you're healthy, and what to do instead.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Medication Side Effects
Learn the essential questions to ask your doctor about medication side effects to avoid dangerous reactions, reduce ER visits, and take control of your health. Based on FDA, CDC, and clinical guidelines.
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