Archive: 2025/11 - Page 2

Oral Chemotherapy: Understanding Adherence, Safety, and Side Effects

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Oral Chemotherapy: Understanding Adherence, Safety, and Side Effects

Oral chemotherapy offers convenience but demands strict adherence and safety awareness. Learn how to manage side effects, avoid dangerous interactions, and stay on track with your treatment at home.

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Sulfonylureas and Hypoglycemia: How to Lower Your Risk of Low Blood Sugar

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Sulfonylureas and Hypoglycemia: How to Lower Your Risk of Low Blood Sugar

Sulfonylureas can cause dangerous low blood sugar, especially glyburide. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to prevent hypoglycemia, and safer alternatives that can cut your risk by more than half.

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Post-Marketing Pharmacovigilance: How New Medication Side Effects Are Found

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Post-Marketing Pharmacovigilance: How New Medication Side Effects Are Found

Post-marketing pharmacovigilance is how hidden drug side effects are found after approval. Learn how real-world data, AI, and patient reports catch dangers clinical trials miss - and why your report matters.

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Mental Illness and Medication Interactions: Navigating Complex Polypharmacy

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Mental Illness and Medication Interactions: Navigating Complex Polypharmacy

Psychiatric polypharmacy is rising fast, with many patients on multiple mental health drugs with little evidence to support the combinations. Learn how drug interactions increase risks-and what you can do to simplify safely.

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Why Early Diagnosis of Hemophilia Saves Lives

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Why Early Diagnosis of Hemophilia Saves Lives

Early diagnosis of hemophilia prevents lifelong joint damage, brain bleeds, and disability. Learn the warning signs, testing options, and how timely treatment lets children live full, active lives.

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Exercise Modifications for Fatigue on Beta-Blockers and Other Drugs

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Exercise Modifications for Fatigue on Beta-Blockers and Other Drugs

Beta-blockers can cause exercise fatigue by limiting heart rate response. Learn how to adjust your workouts using perceived effort, the talk test, and Borg RPE scale instead of heart rate targets to stay active and safe.

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Penicillin Allergies vs Side Effects: What You Really Need to Know

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Penicillin Allergies vs Side Effects: What You Really Need to Know

Most people think they're allergic to penicillin, but less than 1% actually are. Learn the difference between true allergies and common side effects - and why mislabeling can cost you more than just a rash.

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mRNA Therapeutics: Side Effects and Post-Approval Monitoring

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mRNA Therapeutics: Side Effects and Post-Approval Monitoring

mRNA therapeutics have transformed medicine since 2020, but understanding their side effects and how safety is tracked after approval is crucial. This article breaks down common reactions, rare risks like myocarditis, and how global systems monitor long-term safety.

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How to Read Prescription Label Dosage Instructions: Frequency and Timing Explained

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How to Read Prescription Label Dosage Instructions: Frequency and Timing Explained

Learn how to read prescription labels correctly to avoid dangerous dosing mistakes. Understand what terms like 'twice daily' really mean, why mL matters for liquids, and how to handle 'as needed' meds safely.

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Copay Assistance for Generics: How to Find Financial Help for Prescription Medications

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Copay Assistance for Generics: How to Find Financial Help for Prescription Medications

Learn how to cut costs on generic prescription drugs with Medicare Extra Help, pharmacy discount programs, and nonprofit aid. Discover why generics still cost too much and what’s changing in 2025.

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