Author: Joseph Michael Thompson

Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know

Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know

Many common medications - from antidepressants to blood pressure pills - can cause sexual side effects like low desire, erectile dysfunction, or orgasm problems. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause these issues and what you can do about them.

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Regulatory Exclusivity: How Non-Patent Protections Delay Generic Drugs

Regulatory Exclusivity: How Non-Patent Protections Delay Generic Drugs

Regulatory exclusivity gives drugmakers exclusive market rights for 5 to 12 years after FDA approval, blocking generics even after patents expire. It's a key driver of drug pricing and innovation incentives.

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Provider Education: Understanding Biosimilar Differences

Provider Education: Understanding Biosimilar Differences

Biosimilars offer major cost savings over biologics, but they're not generics. Providers need to understand the science, regulatory pathways, and real-world differences to use them safely and confidently.

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Dietary Supplement-Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know for Safety

Dietary Supplement-Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know for Safety

Dietary supplements can interfere with medications in dangerous ways - from reduced effectiveness to life-threatening bleeding. Learn which supplements pose the biggest risks and how to protect yourself.

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Monitoring Your Health After Switching to Generics: What to Watch For

Monitoring Your Health After Switching to Generics: What to Watch For

Switching to generic medications is safe for most people, but some may notice changes. Learn what to monitor, when to call your doctor, and how to spot differences in generic brands to stay in control of your health.

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Insurance Appeals: Fighting Denials When a Generic Medication Doesn't Work

Insurance Appeals: Fighting Denials When a Generic Medication Doesn't Work

When a generic medication doesn't work for you, insurance denials can be frustrating and dangerous. Learn how to fight back with medical evidence, step-by-step appeals, and proven strategies to get your brand-name drug approved.

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Peripheral Artery Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Peripheral Artery Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Peripheral artery disease causes leg pain and increases heart attack risk. Learn the key symptoms, how it's diagnosed with ABI testing, and proven treatments including walking therapy, medication, and procedures.

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Chronic Tension Headaches: Triggers, Prevention, and Evidence-Based Treatments

Chronic Tension Headaches: Triggers, Prevention, and Evidence-Based Treatments

Chronic tension headaches affect millions and are often misdiagnosed. Learn the real triggers, evidence-based prevention methods, and effective treatments - from CBT and amitriptyline to sleep and screen habits - that actually work.

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Medications Safe During Pregnancy: A Complete Patient List

Medications Safe During Pregnancy: A Complete Patient List

A clear, evidence-based list of medications safe to take during pregnancy, including dosages, trusted sources, and what to avoid. Covers allergies, pain relief, nausea, and chronic conditions.

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Packing Medications for Air Travel: Best Practices for Safety

Packing Medications for Air Travel: Best Practices for Safety

Learn the essential rules for flying with medications safely-TSA guidelines, temperature control, international restrictions, and what documents you need to avoid delays or lost meds.

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