Archive: 2026/01

12 Jan

Vortioxetine and Nausea: How to Manage Early Side Effects and Stay on Treatment

by Melissa Kopaczewski Jan 12 2026 10 Medications

Vortioxetine often causes nausea in the first weeks of treatment, but it's usually temporary. Learn how to manage it with dose timing, food, ginger, and OTC meds - and why sticking with it pays off.

10 Jan

How to Work with Your Doctor to Deprescribe and Save Money on Medications

by philip onyeaka Jan 10 2026 13 Medications

Learn how to safely stop unnecessary medications with your doctor to cut prescription costs, reduce side effects, and avoid hospital visits. Real strategies, real savings.

9 Jan

Cost Comparison: Authorized Generics vs First-to-File Generics in the U.S. Drug Market

by philip onyeaka Jan 9 2026 13 Pharmacy Savings

Authorized generics and first-to-file generics both cut drug costs, but authorized generics drive deeper price drops during the critical 180-day exclusivity window. Learn how they compare and how to save more on prescriptions.

8 Jan

How to Identify a Legitimate Generic Drug at the Pharmacy

by philip onyeaka Jan 8 2026 8 Medications

Learn how to spot a legitimate generic drug at the pharmacy by checking labels, pill appearance, and pharmacy credentials. Avoid counterfeit medications with these simple verification steps backed by FDA guidelines.

7 Jan

Neuropathic Pain: Gabapentin vs Pregabalin - What You Need to Know

by Prudence Bateson Jan 7 2026 11 Medications

Gabapentin and pregabalin are first-line treatments for neuropathic pain, but they differ in dosing, speed, cost, and effectiveness. Learn which one may work better for your condition and lifestyle.

6 Jan

Inhaled Corticosteroids: How to Prevent Oral Thrush and Hoarseness

by Melissa Kopaczewski Jan 6 2026 16 Respiratory Health

Learn how to prevent oral thrush and hoarseness caused by inhaled corticosteroids with simple, proven steps like rinsing after use, using a spacer, and proper inhaler technique.

5 Jan

Digoxin Interactions: What Heart Patients Need to Monitor

by Melissa Kopaczewski Jan 5 2026 14 Medications

Digoxin helps manage heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but it has dangerous interactions with common drugs, foods, and supplements. Learn what to avoid and how to monitor for toxicity.

4 Jan

Dose Adjustments After Switching to Generics: When Doctors Change Medication Levels

by Prudence Bateson Jan 4 2026 8 Medications

Switching to generic medications can require dose adjustments for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, like levothyroxine and warfarin. Learn when and why doctors change doses after a generic switch-and what patients should do to stay safe.

3 Jan

Shared Decision-Making Scripts for Side Effect Trade-Offs: Talk Smarter About Medication Risks

by Prudence Bateson Jan 3 2026 9 Medications

Learn how to talk with your doctor about medication side effects using proven shared decision-making scripts. Stop guessing what’s tolerable-start choosing what works for your life.

3 Jan

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

by philip onyeaka Jan 3 2026 9 Pharmaceuticals

Big pharma is using legal tricks to block cheaper generic drugs from replacing expensive brand-name medicines. Learn how product hopping, REMS abuse, and court rulings are shaping the fight over drug prices and competition.

1 Jan

Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 Inhibitors: How to Recognize and Treat It in an Emergency

by philip onyeaka Jan 1 2026 15 Medications

Euglycemic DKA can strike people on SGLT2 inhibitors even with normal blood sugar. Learn the warning signs, how emergency teams treat it, and what you must do to stay safe.

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