Category: Medicine - Page 3

Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments 16 Dec

Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments

Idiopathic hypersomnia is a rare neurological disorder causing extreme daytime sleepiness despite long sleep. Learn its symptoms, why it's often misdiagnosed, and what treatments actually work-from Xywav to CBT-H.

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Safe Use of Melatonin and Sleep Aids in Children: What Parents Need to Know 15 Dec

Safe Use of Melatonin and Sleep Aids in Children: What Parents Need to Know

Melatonin is commonly used for kids' sleep problems, but it's not a harmless supplement. Learn safe dosing, when to use it, and why sleep hygiene comes first.

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How to Create a Home Medication Storage Checklist for Safety and Effectiveness 15 Dec

How to Create a Home Medication Storage Checklist for Safety and Effectiveness

Create a simple, effective home medication storage checklist to prevent accidents, keep drugs potent, and protect kids and seniors. Learn where to store meds, how to spot expired pills, and how to dispose of them safely.

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Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Allergic Drug Reactions 15 Dec

Difference Between Medication Side Effects and Allergic Drug Reactions

Learn the critical difference between medication side effects and true allergic reactions - why mixing them up can cost you thousands and limit your treatment options. Get the facts backed by medical research.

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Calcium-Fortified Juices and Medications: What You Need to Know About Binding and Absorption Issues 10 Dec

Calcium-Fortified Juices and Medications: What You Need to Know About Binding and Absorption Issues

Calcium-fortified juices can block absorption of key medications like levothyroxine and ciprofloxacin, leading to treatment failure. Learn which drugs are affected, how long to wait, and what to do instead.

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Australia's Generic Market: PBS Overview and Impact 8 Dec

Australia's Generic Market: PBS Overview and Impact

Australia's PBS makes prescription drugs affordable for millions, with generics covering 84% of prescriptions. Learn how it works, who pays what, and why new drugs take years to arrive.

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Clozapine and Tobacco Smoke: How Smoking Lowers Clozapine Levels and What to Do About It 4 Dec

Clozapine and Tobacco Smoke: How Smoking Lowers Clozapine Levels and What to Do About It

Smoking can slash clozapine levels by up to 50%, risking treatment failure or dangerous toxicity. Learn how tobacco smoke affects this critical antipsychotic and what steps to take if you smoke-or quit.

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How to Ask About Generics and Authorized Generics to Save Money on Medication 3 Dec

How to Ask About Generics and Authorized Generics to Save Money on Medication

Learn how to ask your pharmacist about generic and authorized generic drugs to cut prescription costs by up to 90%. Real savings, simple questions, no jargon.

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Temperature and Humidity Control for Safe Medication Storage: What You Need to Know 1 Dec

Temperature and Humidity Control for Safe Medication Storage: What You Need to Know

Proper temperature and humidity control for medication storage prevents drug degradation, ensures effectiveness, and avoids dangerous health risks. Learn the safe storage zones, where not to keep pills, and how to monitor conditions with simple tools.

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How to Store Medications to Prevent Early Expiration: A Practical Guide 1 Dec

How to Store Medications to Prevent Early Expiration: A Practical Guide

Learn how to store medications properly to prevent early expiration, avoid health risks, and save money. Discover where not to keep pills, how to check for degradation, and what to do with expired drugs.

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