Archive: 2025/11 - Page 2
Post-Market Studies on Generic Drug Safety: What Happens After Approval
by Melissa Kopaczewski Nov 13 2025 9 MedicationsGeneric drugs are approved faster than brand-name drugs, but their safety doesn't stop at approval. Learn how the FDA monitors real-world side effects, why some patients react differently to generics, and what’s being done to improve safety after launch.
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Adrenal Incidentalomas: How to Evaluate and When Surgery Is Needed
by Melissa Kopaczewski Nov 13 2025 9 Medical ConditionsAdrenal incidentalomas are common, often harmless lumps found on adrenal glands during scans. Learn how to tell which ones need surgery and which can be safely ignored, based on size, hormone levels, and imaging features.
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Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: Risk of Over-Replacement
by Melissa Kopaczewski Nov 7 2025 10 MedicationsAshwagandha may boost thyroid hormones, but combining it with thyroid medication can cause dangerous over-replacement. Learn the risks, real cases, and safer alternatives.
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Pediatric Medication Safety: Special Considerations for Children
by Prudence Bateson Nov 3 2025 8 MedicationsPediatric medication safety requires special attention because children metabolize drugs differently than adults. Weight-based dosing, proper storage, and avoiding OTC cough medicines under age 6 are critical to prevent poisoning and overdose.
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Compare Minocin (Minocycline) with Alternatives: What Works Best for Acne and Infections
by philip onyeaka Nov 1 2025 8 MedicationsMinocin (minocycline) treats acne and infections, but doxycycline and other alternatives often work better with fewer side effects. Learn which option is right for your skin and health.
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