Category: Health & Medicine
Many medications-from sleep aids to painkillers-can cause brain fog and memory loss. Learn which drugs are most likely to blame and how to safely switch to alternatives that protect your mind.
Learn how to check if a generic version of your prescription is available and approved by the FDA. Save money without sacrificing safety by understanding therapeutic equivalence and using free tools like the FDA's Drugs@FDA database and your pharmacist.
Accurate sharing of your full medication history - including prescriptions, OTC drugs, and supplements - is critical to prevent dangerous drug interactions and avoid preventable medical errors during care transitions.
Learn how to store medications properly to extend their shelf life safely. Discover which drugs remain effective past expiration, what to avoid, and how government programs prove many pills last years longer than labels suggest.
CPAP and BiPAP both treat sleep apnea, but they work differently. CPAP is first-line for most people. BiPAP helps those needing higher pressure or with other lung conditions. Know the differences to choose the right therapy.
Why do some people feel generics don’t work as well as brand-name drugs? The answer isn’t chemistry-it’s perception. Your beliefs shape your body’s response, even with identical medication. Learn how expectations influence pain, side effects, and adherence.
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold without the brand name, made by the same manufacturer using the exact same formula. They’re identical to the original but cost less-here’s how they work, why they exist, and what you need to know.
Prescribers remain divided on generic substitution of narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs like warfarin and levothyroxine. While FDA data supports safety, real-world experience shows risks in stability, monitoring, and communication. State laws, physician preferences, and patient outcomes all shape substitution practices.
Effective patent life for drugs is often just 7 to 10 years, not the full 20 years. Learn why clinical trials, regulatory delays, and strategic patenting shorten market exclusivity-and how companies extend it legally.
Alcohol can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar and damage the liver when taken with diabetes medications like metformin or insulin. Learn how to drink safely-or why it’s better not to.
Learn how to prevent serious bleeding in patients taking blood thinners like warfarin and DOACs. Understand risk factors, reversal agents, and practical steps to stay safe while preventing clots.
Learn how to report medication side effects to the FDA, why your voice matters, and what happens after you speak up. A practical guide for patients and caregivers.
