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Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know
Many common medications-including antidepressants, blood pressure pills, and prostate drugs-can cause sexual side effects like low libido, erectile dysfunction, and orgasm problems. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause them and what you can do about it.
Herbal Supplements and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know for Safety
Herbal supplements can dangerously interfere with prescription drugs like blood thinners, heart meds, and antidepressants. Learn which herbs pose the biggest risks and what you must do to stay safe.
Pharmacist Recommendations: When to Suggest Authorized Generics
Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies to inactive ingredients, those on narrow therapeutic index drugs, or when regular generics cause unexpected side effects. They’re identical to brand-name drugs but cost significantly less.
Prolactin Disorders: Understanding Galactorrhea, Infertility, and Effective Treatments
Galactorrhea - milky nipple discharge outside of pregnancy - is often caused by high prolactin levels. It can lead to missed periods and infertility, but it’s treatable. Learn how dopamine agonists like cabergoline restore hormone balance and fertility.
Food Allergies: How IgE Reactions Cause Anaphylaxis and How to Prevent Them
Learn how IgE antibodies trigger life-threatening food reactions and what science now says about preventing anaphylaxis-from early peanut introduction to skin care and epinephrine readiness.
Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Them for Best Absorption
Drinking coffee too soon after taking levothyroxine can block up to 57% of the medication's absorption. Learn how to space them correctly, why liquid formulations work better, and what to do if you accidentally mix them.
Diabetes Combination Medications: Generic Options and When Substitution Works
Learn which diabetes combination medications have generic versions, when switching is safe, and why some generics can cause unexpected side effects. Save money without risking your blood sugar control.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Memory Loss, Stages, and How to Support Caregivers
Alzheimer’s disease causes progressive memory loss and behavioral changes across three stages. Learn how symptoms evolve, what caregivers really need, and the latest treatments offering new hope for slowing decline.
Seized Counterfeit Medications: Real Cases and What We’ve Learned
Real cases of seized counterfeit medications reveal a growing global crisis. From fake Ozempic pens to toxic fillers, learn how fakes enter the supply chain and what’s being done to stop them.
Tuberculosis: Understanding Latent Infection, Active Disease, and How It's Treated
Understand the difference between latent and active tuberculosis, how it's diagnosed, and why proper drug therapy is critical to prevent spread and drug resistance. Learn what treatments work best today and who needs them.
Employer Health Plans and Generic Preferences: How to Navigate Prescription Drug Coverage
Learn how employer health plans use formularies to push generic drugs, what tiered pricing means for your copays, and how to save money on prescriptions without sacrificing care.
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know at 45 and Beyond
Starting at age 45, colonoscopy and other screening methods can prevent colorectal cancer or catch it early. Learn about the latest guidelines, chemotherapy options, and how to overcome screening barriers.
