Author: Wellington Osawe
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3 Jan
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1 Jan
Medication Safety in Kidney Disease: How to Avoid Nephrotoxins and Get the Right Dose
Learn how to safely take medications with kidney disease. Discover which drugs to avoid, how to adjust doses based on eGFR, and the latest guidelines for protecting your kidneys from nephrotoxins. -
29 Dec
Vitamin D and Statin Tolerance: What the Evidence Really Shows
Vitamin D deficiency is often linked to statin muscle pain, but new research shows supplements don't reliably fix it. Learn what actually works to stay on your statin safely. -
28 Dec
Deficiency Letters in Generic Applications: Common FDA Findings and How to Avoid Them
Deficiency letters from the FDA are the most common reason generic drug applications are delayed. Learn the top 5 findings-dissolution issues, impurities, sameness problems, CQAs, and bioequivalence errors-and how to avoid them before submitting your ANDA. -
27 Dec
Diabetic Nephropathy: How ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, and Protein Control Protect Kidneys
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are the cornerstone of diabetic nephropathy treatment, reducing protein leakage and slowing kidney damage. Learn how proper dosing, avoiding dangerous combos, and monitoring urine protein can protect your kidneys. -
24 Dec
Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States
Americans pay up to 10 times more for prescription drugs than other wealthy nations. This is why: no government price negotiation, secret rebates by PBMs, and profit-driven pricing for specialty drugs. The system isn't broken-it was built this way. -
22 Dec
How to Pair Medications with Daily Habits for Better Adherence
Learn how to link your daily routines-like brushing your teeth or drinking coffee-to taking your medications. This simple, science-backed method cuts missed doses by up to 50% and works better than apps or alarms. -
21 Dec
Mail-Order Generics: Cost Savings, Convenience, and Hidden Risks
Mail-order generics offer convenience and cost savings for chronic meds, but hidden markups, temperature risks, and delivery failures can endanger health. Know the pros, cons, and how to stay safe. -
15 Dec
H2 Blockers and PPIs: When Combining Acid Medications Raises More Risks Than Benefits
Combining H2 blockers and PPIs is common but often unnecessary. Learn when this combo actually helps, the hidden risks like kidney damage and infections, and how to safely reduce or stop these medications. -
15 Dec
Liquid Antibiotics and Reconstituted Suspensions: Why They Expire So Fast
Liquid antibiotics like amoxicillin expire quickly after mixing with water - usually in 10 to 14 days. Learn why they degrade, how storage affects potency, and what you need to do to keep your child’s treatment effective. -
6 Dec
Buprenorphine Side Effects: Understanding the Ceiling Effect and Real-World Safety
Buprenorphine's ceiling effect makes it one of the safest treatments for opioid use disorder. Learn how it reduces overdose risk, compares to methadone, and what side effects to expect - backed by clinical data and real-world use. -
3 Dec
Antidepressants and Bipolar Disorder: The Real Risk of Mood Destabilization
Antidepressants can trigger mania in bipolar disorder, with up to 31% risk in real-world use. Learn why FDA-approved alternatives like quetiapine and lurasidone are safer, how to spot early warning signs, and when antidepressants should never be used.
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