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Active Ingredients in OTC Drugs Explained for Shoppers
Learn how to read OTC medicine labels to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand active ingredients like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, why they matter, and how to prevent accidental overdoses.
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Tricyclic Antidepressant Side Effects: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, and Other TCAs Explained
Amitriptyline and nortriptyline are still used for depression and nerve pain, but they come with serious side effects like dry mouth, heart rhythm changes, and cognitive risks. Learn when they’re worth the risk and how to stay safe.
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Chronic Pancreatitis: Managing Pain, Enzyme Therapy, and Nutrition
Chronic pancreatitis causes persistent pain, malabsorption, and diabetes. Learn how enzyme therapy, targeted nutrition, and smart pain management can improve quality of life - backed by clinical evidence and patient experiences.
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Constipation from Medications: Complete Management Guide
Medication-induced constipation affects up to 60% of opioid users and many on anticholinergics or diuretics. Learn why fiber doesn't work, which laxatives do, and how to start treatment before symptoms begin.
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Pharmacy Reimbursement: How Generic Substitution Impacts Pharmacies and Patients Financially
Generic substitution saves money, but who really benefits? Pharmacy reimbursement systems favor PBMs over pharmacies and patients, with opaque pricing and spread pricing distorting incentives. Here’s how it works - and why it’s breaking independent pharmacies.
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Allergy Action Plan: Essential Medications to Carry and When to Use Them
An allergy action plan saves lives by clearly stating which medications to carry and when to use them. Epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis-know the signs, doses, and when to act.
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Acromegaly: Understanding Excess Growth Hormone and Effective Treatment Options
Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder caused by excess growth hormone, leading to gradual physical changes and serious health risks. Early diagnosis and treatment can normalize life expectancy and prevent complications.
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Over-the-Counter Medication Safety: Hidden Ingredients and Interactions You Can't Afford to Ignore
Many OTC medications and supplements contain hidden prescription drugs that can cause dangerous interactions, heart attacks, or liver damage. Learn how to spot contaminated products and protect yourself from silent health risks.
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Functional Impairment in Autoimmunity: How Rehab and Occupational Therapy Restore Daily Life
Functional impairment from autoimmune diseases can steal daily independence-but targeted rehab and occupational therapy can restore it. Learn how evidence-based pacing, adaptive tools, and personalized exercise help patients regain control.
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Rifampin and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Contraceptive Failure Risks
Rifampin can make birth control pills ineffective by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn why only rifampin causes this risk, how long to use backup contraception, and what alternatives actually work.
