Diuretics and anticholinergics can dangerously impair your body's ability to cool down in hot weather. Learn how these common medications increase heat illness risk and what steps to take to stay safe.
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Most clinicians misestimate drug prices, leading to prescriptions patients can't afford. EHR cost alerts are helping, but education and systemic change are still needed to make affordability part of every prescription decision.
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Quercetin supplements can dangerously increase levels of common medications by inhibiting liver enzymes. Learn which drugs are at risk, who's most vulnerable, and how to stay safe.
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Medicaid covers prescription drugs in all states, but what’s included varies widely. Learn how formularies, step therapy, prior auth, and copays work in 2025 - and how to get the meds you need without delays.
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Theophylline is a powerful but dangerous asthma and COPD medication with a narrow therapeutic window. Without regular blood tests to monitor levels, even small changes in dose or lifestyle can lead to life-threatening toxicity.
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Not all pills can be safely split. Learn which medications are safe to divide for cost or swallowing ease - and which ones can cause serious harm if cut in half. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on safe pill splitting practices.
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Adverse drug events cause over 125,000 hospital admissions each year in the U.S.-many of them preventable. Learn what they are, which drugs are most dangerous, and how to protect yourself with proven strategies.
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Medication-induced acute angle-closure glaucoma is a sudden, painful eye emergency that can cause permanent blindness within hours. Common drugs like decongestants, antidepressants, and eye drops can trigger it in people with narrow drainage angles-often without warning.
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Hydroxychloroquine (Hsquin) is still used for lupus and arthritis, but alternatives like methotrexate, biologics, and JAK inhibitors offer better results for many. Learn when to switch and what options are safest.
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Pricing pressure and shortages in healthcare are driving up costs and reducing access to essential medicines and treatments. This article explains how supply chain failures, price controls, and system fragility are impacting patients and public health systems.
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Gender-affirming hormone therapy can interact with HIV meds, antidepressants, and other drugs. Learn which combinations are safe, which need monitoring, and what steps to take to protect your health.
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Many medications cause unexpected weight gain or loss. Learn which drugs affect weight, why it happens, and how to manage it before it impacts your health.
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