Archive: 2025/12 - Page 2
Pravastatin Tolerability in Older Adults: Side Effect Profile
Pravastatin is one of the safest statins for older adults, with fewer muscle side effects and drug interactions than other options. Learn how it compares, who benefits most, and what to watch for.
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Vitamin D and Statin Tolerance: What the Evidence Really Shows
Does low vitamin D make statins harder to tolerate? Evidence is mixed. Some patients benefit from correction, but large trials show no overall benefit. Here's what actually works.
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Injectable Medication Shortages: Why Hospital Pharmacies Are on the Front Line
Hospital pharmacies are on the front lines of a growing crisis: injectable medication shortages. With 226 drugs still in short supply as of mid-2025, hospitals face daily disruptions to care, delayed treatments, and ethical dilemmas - all because of broken supply chains and low-profit generics.
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Insurer Pressure: How Providers Respond to Generic Drug Substitution Requirements
Insurers push providers to use generic drugs to cut costs, but rigid substitution rules are causing delays, patient harm, and administrative overload. Learn how providers are adapting-and where the system is failing.
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Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know
Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, from blood pressure pills to antidepressants. Learn which drugs cause it, how to manage it safely, and what to do if you feel off-balance.
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Obesity as a Chronic Disease: Understanding Metabolic Health and Effective Weight Strategies
Obesity is a chronic disease driven by biology, not willpower. Learn how metabolic dysfunction, genetics, and hormones make weight management complex-and what actually works based on the latest science.
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Why Generic Switching Raises Concerns for NTI Drugs
Generic substitution for NTI drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and lithium can be dangerous due to narrow safety margins. Small differences in absorption may cause toxicity or treatment failure. Patients and doctors must stay vigilant.
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Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Safety and Side Effects
Antidepressants like sertraline are safe during pregnancy for most women. Untreated depression poses greater risks to mother and baby than medication. Learn the facts about side effects, birth defects, and why stopping meds can be more dangerous than staying on them.
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Insulin, EpiPens, and Nitroglycerin: What Happens When They Expire
Insulin, EpiPens, and nitroglycerin lose potency rapidly after expiration - using them past their date can be deadly. Learn the real risks, storage rules, and what to do when they expire.
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How to Use Patient Counseling to Catch Dispensing Mistakes
Patient counseling catches 83% of dispensing errors before they reach patients. Learn how to use simple, evidence-based questions and techniques to turn every counseling session into a safety checkpoint that machines can't replace.
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Scleroderma: Understanding the Progressive Autoimmune Disease That Hardens Skin and Organs
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that hardens skin and damages internal organs through excessive collagen production. Learn how it differs from lupus or RA, why diagnosis is often delayed, and what treatments actually work.
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Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring: How Mandibular Advancement Works and If It’s Right for You
Oral appliance therapy with mandibular advancement devices offers a non-invasive, effective solution for snoring and mild sleep apnea. Learn how it works, who it’s best for, costs, side effects, and what to expect.
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