Category: Drug Information

Side Effects with Generics: Are Adverse Reactions More Likely?

Generic drugs are cheaper and just as effective for most people, but some patients report new side effects after switching. Learn why this happens-and what you can do about it.

17.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Antibiotic Overuse: How Misuse Fuels Resistance and C. difficile Infections

Antibiotic overuse is driving deadly resistance and C. difficile infections worldwide. Learn how misuse is making common infections untreatable-and what you can do to help.

16.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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New Drug Approvals: Recent Medications and Their Safety Profiles

Explore the latest FDA-approved drugs from 2024-2025, including breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and anaphylaxis. Learn how their safety profiles compare and what patients and doctors need to know.

15.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications

Generic medications save billions, but not everyone reacts the same way. For drugs with narrow therapeutic indexes, small differences in absorption can cause serious side effects. Here’s why some people feel worse after switching-and what to do about it.

14.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Alcohol and Sleep Medications: The Hidden Danger of Combined Sedation

Mixing alcohol with sleep medications like Ambien or Lunesta can cause deadly sedation, slowed breathing, and even sleep-driving. Learn why no amount is safe and what alternatives exist.

13.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Nausea from Opioids: How to Manage It with Antiemetics, Timing, and Diet

Nausea from opioids is common but manageable. Learn how antiemetics, timing your doses, and simple diet changes can help you stay on your pain medication without feeling sick.

12.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Why Some Brand-Name Drugs Have No Generic Alternatives

Many brand-name drugs stay expensive for years after patents expire due to complex formulations, patent tricks, and regulatory hurdles. Here's why some medications have no generic alternatives - and what you can do about it.

11.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
10

Aspirin with Other Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risks

Combining aspirin with blood thinners like warfarin or rivaroxaban doubles the risk of dangerous bleeding. Learn where it happens, who’s most at risk, and what to do to stay safe.

8.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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VA Generic Coverage: How Veterans Affairs Formularies Control Prescription Costs and Access

Learn how the VA's generic-first formulary system gives veterans affordable, high-quality prescription drugs with low copays. Discover what's covered, how to check your meds, and why the VA's approach saves billions.

7.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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Loperamide Abuse: Risks and Warning Signs of OTC Antidiarrheal Misuse

Loperamide abuse is a hidden danger in OTC antidiarrheals. Taking high doses to manage opioid withdrawal can cause fatal heart rhythms. Learn the warning signs, risks, and safer alternatives.

5.01.26
Alistair Mukondiwa
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