Category: Medications - Page 2
Most doctors don't know how much drugs cost - and that's hurting patients. Learn why prescribing decisions are often misinformed by hidden pricing and how real-time EHR tools are starting to change that.
Statin-induced muscle pain affects up to 30% of users. Learn the difference between myalgia and myositis, why it happens, how it's diagnosed, and what actually works to treat it-without giving up heart protection.
Meglitinides like repaglinide and nateglinide help control blood sugar after meals but carry a high risk of hypoglycemia if meals are skipped. Learn how to use them safely with meal timing, reminders, and monitoring.
Topical meds deliver pain relief with far less risk than oral pills. Learn how systemic absorption differs, why safety profiles vary, and which option is right for your pain.
Corticosteroids quickly reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, but long-term use carries serious risks including bone loss, cataracts, and adrenal suppression. Learn how to use them safely.
Liver disease reduces the body's ability to clear drugs, leading to dangerous buildup. Learn how enzyme changes, blood flow loss, and dosing guidelines affect medication safety in cirrhosis and other liver conditions.
Mandatory and permissive substitution laws determine whether pharmacists must or can switch your brand-name prescription to a cheaper generic. These state-by-state rules affect your costs, adherence, and safety - and they’re not the same across the U.S.
Generational attitudes toward generic medications vary widely, with older adults more likely to distrust them despite scientific proof of equivalence. Understanding why - and how to bridge the trust gap - is key to better health outcomes.
Biologic drugs are made from living cells, not chemicals - so they can't be copied exactly like generic pills. Learn why biosimilars are the only option, how they're made, and why even tiny changes matter.
Learn how to verify prescriber and pharmacy details on your prescription label to prevent dangerous medication errors. Follow simple steps to ensure you’re taking the right drug, from the right doctor, at the right pharmacy.