Author: Hamish Negi
Taking opioids and benzodiazepines together can stop your breathing-even at normal doses. Learn why this combination is deadly, who’s at risk, and what to do if you’re already on both.
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions but cost just 23% of total drug spending. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act, FDA reforms, and market forces turned generics into the backbone of affordable healthcare.
Patent litigation in generic drug markets delays affordable medicines, costing billions annually. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act, Orange Book listings, and pay-for-delay settlements shape access to generics.
Long-term steroid use suppresses natural cortisol production. ACTH stimulation testing is the only reliable way to safely determine when your adrenal glands are ready to restart. This guide explains how the test works, when to get it, and how to avoid life-threatening adrenal crisis.
Warfarin and NSAIDs together double the risk of dangerous bleeding. This detailed guide explains why, which NSAIDs are worst, what to use instead, and how to stay safe.
Learn how family and caregivers can effectively support medication adherence with practical tools, routines, and expert-backed strategies to prevent errors, reduce hospital visits, and improve health outcomes for older adults and those with chronic conditions.
Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin aren't. Penicillin allergy testing can safely remove this label, reduce side effects, lower costs, and prevent dangerous infections like C. diff.
The FDA Office of Generic Drugs ensures safe, affordable generic medications reach patients by reviewing applications, enforcing bioequivalence standards, and managing patent rules under GDUFA and Hatch-Waxman.
Many medications cause unexpected weight gain or loss through biological mechanisms. Learn which drugs affect weight, why it happens, and how to manage it safely without stopping treatment.
Pheochromocytoma is a rare adrenal tumor that causes dangerous spikes in blood pressure through excess adrenaline. It’s often misdiagnosed as anxiety, but blood tests and surgery can cure it. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and why early detection saves lives.