Category: Medications

Medications

Antipsychotics and Metabolic Risks: What You Need to Monitor

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 26 2026

Antipsychotics can cause serious metabolic risks including weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, what tests you need, and how to protect your health while staying on treatment.

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How to Set Up Automatic Prescription Refills with Your Pharmacy

By Gemma Mondragon

On Jan, 24 2026

Learn how to set up automatic prescription refills with your pharmacy to avoid running out of meds. Get step-by-step instructions, know which drugs qualify, and understand state restrictions and safety tips.

Medications

Retail vs Hospital Pharmacy: Key Differences in Medication Substitution Practices

By Gemma Mondragon

On Jan, 23 2026

Retail and hospital pharmacies handle medication substitution differently-retail focuses on cost and patient consent, while hospitals use clinical teams to optimize therapy. Understanding these differences helps prevent errors and improves care.

Medications

Prescriber Attitudes Toward NTI Drugs and Substitution: What Doctors Really Think

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 22 2026

Prescribers remain cautious about substituting generic drugs for narrow therapeutic index (NTI) medications like warfarin, levothyroxine, and tacrolimus due to risks of dosing instability. Despite FDA assurances, many doctors prefer brand-name versions to avoid patient harm and extra monitoring.

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Theophylline Clearance: How Common Medications Can Trigger Dangerous Toxicity

By Gemma Mondragon

On Jan, 20 2026

Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic window, and common medications like cimetidine, fluvoxamine, and allopurinol can dangerously reduce its clearance, leading to life-threatening toxicity. Know the risks and how to stay safe.

Medications

Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 18 2026

Statin discontinuation is more common than you think - and sometimes safer than continuing. Learn when it’s appropriate to stop statins, how to do it safely, and what to expect afterward based on current medical evidence.

Medications

Antibiotic Overuse: How Misuse Fuels Resistance and C. difficile Infections

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 15 2026

Antibiotic overuse is driving a global crisis of drug-resistant infections and C. difficile outbreaks. Learn how misuse fuels superbugs, what’s being done, and how you can help stop the spread.

Medications

How to Prevent Moisture Damage to Pills and Capsules: Expert Storage Tips

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 11 2026

Learn how to protect your pills and capsules from moisture damage with expert storage tips. Discover why humidity ruins meds, how film coatings and desiccants work, and what you can do at home to keep your drugs effective.

Medications

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 10 2026

Big Pharma uses legal loopholes like product hopping and REMS abuse to block generic drugs from entering the market, keeping prices high. Learn how antitrust enforcement is fighting back.

Medications

Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Who Should Skip Daily Doses

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 8 2026

Daily aspirin for heart health is no longer recommended for most people. Learn who should skip it, why the guidelines changed, and what actually works to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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