Metformin extended-release reduces GI side effects like diarrhea compared to immediate-release, helping more patients stick with treatment. Learn who benefits most, how to start safely, and whether the cost difference is worth it.
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Healthcare providers play a crucial role in helping patients understand and accept generic medications. Learn how clear communication, cost transparency, and trust can improve adherence and outcomes.
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First generic approval by the FDA triggers 180 days of exclusive sales, causing the biggest price drops on brand-name drugs. Learn how this system saves billions and what it means for your prescriptions.
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OTC vitamins and supplements aren't held to the same safety standards as painkillers or cold meds. Their labels hide critical risks-drug interactions, pregnancy dangers, and hidden ingredients-that could harm you. Here's what you need to know.
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Asthma in children is managed best with proper spacer use, school support, and a clear care plan. Learn how spacers improve medication delivery, why schools must be prepared, and how to build a working asthma plan that keeps kids safe and in class.
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Combination drugs reduce pill burden and improve adherence, but mixing ingredients can increase side effects and limit dosing flexibility. Learn when they help-and when they risk your health.
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Behavioral weight loss therapy using cognitive strategies helps rewire thinking patterns around food and body image. Proven techniques like cognitive restructuring and self-monitoring lead to lasting weight loss by addressing emotional triggers-not just calories.
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Hepatorenal syndrome is a life-threatening kidney failure caused by advanced liver disease. It's not kidney damage-it's a blood flow crisis. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated, and why transplant is the only cure.
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Coordinating medication plans after hospital discharge prevents dangerous errors and readmissions. Learn the 5-step process patients and providers must follow to ensure safety, reduce risks, and meet national standards.
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Medications like naltrexone and acamprosate can significantly reduce relapse risk in alcohol use disorder - but only if used correctly. Learn how they work, who they help, and why most people never get them.
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Learn how to talk to your doctor about reducing unnecessary medications as a senior. Discover proven strategies, effective phrases, and preparation tips to safely deprescribe and improve your daily life.
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Patent law in pharmaceuticals balances innovation and access. The Hatch-Waxman Act lets generics enter after patents expire, saving billions while encouraging new drug development. But patent thickets and delays threaten that balance.
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