Lower generic drug prices directly improve patient adherence, reduce emergency visits, and cut billions in avoidable healthcare costs. Evidence shows generics work just as well as brand-name drugs - and when they’re affordable, people actually take them.
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Salt substitutes with potassium chloride can cause dangerous potassium buildup when taken with ACE inhibitors or ARBs, leading to life-threatening hyperkalemia-especially in people with kidney disease or diabetes. Know the risks and safer alternatives.
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DPP-4 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but may cause severe joint pain. Learn the signs, what the FDA says, and what to do if you're experiencing this side effect.
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Learn the red flags that mean you need to call your doctor right away about a medication problem - and what side effects are usually harmless. Know when to act, when to wait, and how to report reactions that could save lives.
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Your gut bacteria can change how drugs work in your body-making them more toxic, less effective, or causing unexpected side effects. Learn how this hidden factor is reshaping personalized medicine.
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Shingles causes intense pain and long-term nerve damage if untreated. Early antiviral treatment with valacyclovir within 72 hours reduces pain, speeds healing, and lowers the risk of chronic nerve pain. Learn the best meds, pain management strategies, and how to prevent future outbreaks.
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Learn how to stop your medications from degrading in tropical humidity with practical, science-backed tips on storage, desiccants, packaging, and signs of damage-critical for travelers and residents in humid climates.
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Switching health plans? Don't assume your generic drugs will cost the same. Learn how formularies, tiers, and deductibles impact your out-of-pocket costs-and how to avoid surprise bills.
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Generic drugs work the same as brand names, but your brain might not believe it. Learn how psychological factors like expectations and price shape your experience-and what you can do about it.
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MAOIs can be life-saving for treatment-resistant depression-but only if used correctly. Learn which antidepressants are dangerous to combine with MAOIs, which are safe, and how to avoid deadly interactions like serotonin syndrome.
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