Author: Wellington Osawe - Page 2
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21 Jan
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11 Jan
Side Effects and Medication Adherence: How to Stay on Track When Drugs Cause Problems
Side effects are the #1 reason people stop taking their meds-even when they know it’s important. Learn how to manage them, talk to your pharmacist, and stay on track without risking your health. -
10 Jan
Vertigo and Dizziness: Understanding Inner Ear Disorders and How Vestibular Therapy Helps
Vertigo isn't just dizziness-it's a spinning sensation caused by inner ear problems. Learn how BPPV, vestibular neuritis, and Meniere's disease cause vertigo, and how vestibular therapy and the Epley maneuver can restore balance without drugs. -
8 Jan
Breakfast Timing and Extended-Release Medications: Why Consistency Matters
Consistent breakfast timing can make or break the effectiveness of extended-release medications like ADDERALL XR and CONCERTA. Learn how food affects absorption, why consistency matters, and what to do for better results. -
3 Jan
Medical Alert Bracelets: When and Why They Matter for Drug Safety
Medical alert bracelets save lives by giving emergency responders instant access to critical drug safety info when you can't speak. Learn what to engrave, which type to choose, and why 37% of ER errors could be prevented with one. -
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.
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