Category: Medications - Page 2

Statin-induced muscle pain is common and often misunderstood. Learn how statins damage muscle tissue, what actually helps (and what doesn’t), and safer alternatives that protect your heart without hurting your muscles.

Pharmacist-led substitution programs cut hospital readmissions by up to 22% and reduce adverse drug events by 49%. Learn how these evidence-based services work, why they’re more effective than doctor-only approaches, and where they’re still falling short.

Most people labeled as penicillin-allergic aren't truly allergic. Learn how to confirm your allergy status, avoid unsafe alternatives, and get back to the best treatment - safely and affordably.

Energy drinks combined with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin can spike blood pressure and heart rate, raising the risk of heart attack and arrhythmias. Learn the real dangers and what to do instead.

The FDA monitors generic drug safety after approval through real-time reporting, manufacturing data, and patient feedback. Learn how adverse events are tracked, what gaps exist, and what’s changing in 2025 to improve detection of quality and effectiveness issues.

Traveling with medications in 2025 requires knowing international rules, packing correctly, and planning for refills. Avoid seizures, delays, and legal trouble with this practical guide for safe, stress-free travel.

Learn how to time your medications while breastfeeding to reduce your baby’s drug exposure by up to 75%. Safe strategies for painkillers, antidepressants, and opioids - backed by science and major medical groups.

Mental health medication non-adherence affects up to 60% of patients and leads to hospitalizations, higher costs, and lost lives. Learn what actually works - from pharmacist-led care to simplified dosing - and why most solutions fail.

U.S. generic drug prices are 33% lower than in most other developed countries, thanks to fierce competition and high volume. But brand-name drugs cost up to 4 times more than abroad. Here's how the system really works.

Learn how to safely choose between multiple generic medications by understanding therapeutic equivalence ratings, bioequivalence, and when to stick with one manufacturer. Avoid risks with narrow therapeutic index drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine.