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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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Fracture Prevention: How Calcium, Vitamin D, and Bone-Building Medications Really Work
Calcium and vitamin D alone won't prevent fractures unless you're deficient. Learn the real doses that work, when bone-building medications are needed, and how to avoid common mistakes that reduce effectiveness.
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Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs: Key Differences Explained
Generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions but cost up to 85% less. Learn how they're approved, when to choose them, and why most people see no difference in results.
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Insurance Coverage of Generic Combinations vs Individual Generics: What You Pay and Why
Understand how insurance covers generic combination pills versus separate generics, why prices differ, and how to save money on your prescriptions in 2025.
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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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Shift Work Sleep Disorder: How to Manage Night Shifts and Get Real Sleep
Shift Work Sleep Disorder is a real condition affecting millions of night and rotating shift workers. Learn how light, melatonin, naps, and sleep hygiene can help you manage fatigue, improve sleep, and protect your health.
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Medication-Induced Drowsiness: What Causes It and How to Manage It
Medication-induced drowsiness affects 1 in 5 adults and can be caused by common drugs like antihistamines, antidepressants, and painkillers. Learn what causes it, how to manage it safely, and when to talk to your doctor.
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Antipsychotics and Stroke Risk in Seniors with Dementia: What You Need to Know
Antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for dementia-related behaviors, but they increase stroke risk by up to 80% and raise death rates by 60-70%. Learn why these drugs are dangerous and what safer alternatives exist.
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Generational Differences: How Age Shapes Attitudes Toward Generic Medications
Generational attitudes toward generic medications vary widely, shaped by advertising, experience, and health literacy. Boomers trust brands, Gen Z trusts data, and everyone needs clear, age-appropriate information to make safe, affordable choices.
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Medication-Induced Diarrhea: How to Prevent and Treat It Effectively
Medication-induced diarrhea is a common and serious side effect of chemotherapy, antibiotics, and immunotherapy. Learn how to prevent it, when to use loperamide or octreotide, and what to avoid to stay out of the hospital.
