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Turmeric and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Them Together
Turmeric supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Real cases show INR levels spiking to life-threatening levels. Here’s what you need to know before taking turmeric if you're on anticoagulants.
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7 Feb
How to Communicate with Your Pharmacy During Generic Drug Transitions
Switching to generic medication can save money - but it can also cause unexpected side effects or reduced effectiveness. Learn how to talk to your pharmacist, spot red flags, and protect your health during a generic transition.
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6 Feb
Digoxin Generics: Understanding Bioavailability Risks and Monitoring Requirements
Digoxin generics can have varying absorption rates, posing risks for heart patients. Learn why bioavailability issues matter, how to monitor levels, and steps to stay safe. Critical for those with heart failure or atrial fibrillation.
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4 Feb
Medications to Avoid During Pregnancy: Teratogenic Risks and Safe Alternatives
Understanding which medications to avoid during pregnancy is crucial for fetal health. This guide explains teratogenic risks, lists dangerous drugs like isotretinoin and warfarin, and offers safer alternatives. Learn practical steps to manage medications safely and reduce birth defect risks.
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3 Feb
Tentative Approval and Litigation: How Generic Drug Makers Wait for Market Entry
Tentative approval lets generic drug makers prepare for market entry while patents are still active. It's not final approval-but it's the critical step that determines who gets to sell first when the patent expires.
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1 Feb
Dissolution Testing: How the FDA Ensures Generic Drug Quality
Dissolution testing is the FDA's key method for ensuring generic drugs release their active ingredients at the same rate as brand-name versions, replacing the need for costly human trials while guaranteeing safety and effectiveness.
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31 Jan
Tetracycline Photosensitivity: How to Prevent Sun Damage While Taking Antibiotics
Tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline can cause severe sun sensitivity, leading to burns, nail damage, and long-term skin darkening. Learn how to prevent it with sunscreen, clothing, and smarter antibiotic choices.
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30 Jan
Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: How Genetic Screening Prevents Life-Threatening Side Effects
TPMT testing before starting azathioprine can prevent life-threatening drops in blood cell counts. Learn how genetic screening identifies high-risk patients and why it's essential-even if you feel fine.
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29 Jan
Metronidazole Neuropathy: Recognizing Numbness and Tingling Before It's Too Late
Metronidazole can cause irreversible nerve damage after prolonged use. Learn how numbness and tingling in hands or feet may signal metronidazole neuropathy - and what to do before it's too late.
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Statin Intolerance: How to Recognize Muscle Symptoms and Find Effective Alternatives
Statin intolerance causes muscle pain in many people, but most cases are misdiagnosed. Learn how to tell real intolerance from other causes and discover effective, evidence-based alternatives to protect your heart.
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