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Cystone vs Alternatives: Natural Kidney Stone Remedies Compared

Cystone, made from Pasanabheda and Shilapushpa, is a proven herbal remedy for preventing kidney stones. Compare it to Chanca Piedra, nettle, and prescription drugs to find what works best for your needs.

18.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Pregnancy Registries: What We’re Learning About Medication Safety

Pregnancy registries track medication use during pregnancy to uncover hidden risks to babies. Learn how these studies work, what they’ve revealed about antidepressants, epilepsy drugs, and vaccines, and why they matter for future moms.

17.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Linezolid and Serotonin Syndrome: What You Need to Know About Antidepressant Risks

Linezolid can interact with antidepressants and cause serotonin syndrome, but new studies show the risk is extremely low. Learn the real dangers, symptoms to watch for, and when it's safe to use together.

17.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Pharmacy Reimbursement Models: How Laws Shape Generic Drug Payments

Generic drug payments are shaped by complex laws and reimbursement models that often leave pharmacies losing money. Learn how MAC pricing, PBMs, state substitution laws, and new Medicare rules affect what you pay at the pharmacy.

16.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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MAO Inhibitors: Dangerous Interactions with Common Medications

MAO inhibitors can save lives-but they can also cause deadly reactions when mixed with common medications, supplements, or foods. Know the risks of serotonin syndrome and hypertensive crisis before taking one.

14.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Why Prescription Drug Prices Are So High in the United States

Americans pay far more for prescription drugs than people in other wealthy countries. This isn't about cost of production - it's about a broken system that lets drugmakers, middlemen, and insurers profit while patients struggle to afford life-saving meds.

14.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Cumulative Anticholinergic Burden: How Common Antihistamines Mix Dangerously with Other Medications

Many older adults take antihistamines daily for sleep or allergies, unaware they’re building up a dangerous drug burden that increases dementia and fall risk. Learn how common meds like Benadryl mix with prescriptions to harm cognition - and what to do about it.

12.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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FDA Databases: How to Verify Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

Learn how to use FDA databases to verify if your medications are real and avoid counterfeit drugs. Step-by-step guide to checking NDC codes, manufacturer registrations, and spotting red flags.

10.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Heat and Fentanyl Patches: How Heat Increases Overdose Risk

Fentanyl patches can be life-saving for chronic pain-but heat can turn them deadly. Learn how temperature changes increase overdose risk and what you must avoid to stay safe.

1.11.25
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Erythromycin for Typhoid Fever: When to Use It, Dosing, and Prevention (2025 Guide)
3 Sep 2025
Carbocisteine vs Other Mucolytics: Detailed Comparison and Alternatives
14 Oct 2025
How to Document Provider Advice About Medications for Later Reference
27 Nov 2025
Brain Tumors: Types, Grades, and Multimodal Treatments Explained
9 Dec 2025
9 Promising Metformin Alternatives in 2025 for Diabetes Management
6 Jan 2025