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Labeling Effect: How Generic Drug Labels Influence Your Body’s Response

Labeling Effect: How Generic Drug Labels Influence Your Body’s Response

Dec 2, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Generic drugs are chemically identical to brand-name versions, but many patients believe they’re less effective. This psychological bias-called the labeling effect-can reduce adherence, worsen symptoms, and cost the healthcare system billions. Here’s how the label changes your body’s response.

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Elderly Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Medication Dosing to Avoid Toxicity

Elderly Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Medication Dosing to Avoid Toxicity

Dec 2, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Elderly patients with kidney impairment are at high risk of medication toxicity. Learn how to adjust doses using creatinine clearance, which drugs are most dangerous, and how to prevent harmful side effects in older adults.

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Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely

Statin Discontinuation: When to Stop and How to Manage Safely

Dec 1, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn when it's safe to stop statins, how to manage the process, and what risks to watch for-especially for older adults or those with limited life expectancy. Stop statins safely with expert guidance.

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Gastrointestinal Medications: Why Absorption Problems Ruin Effectiveness

Gastrointestinal Medications: Why Absorption Problems Ruin Effectiveness

Nov 29, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Many gastrointestinal medications fail to work because of poor absorption in the gut. Learn how food, disease, pH, and formulation affect drug effectiveness-and what you can do about it.

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Generic Drug User Fees: How FDA Funding Powers Faster Generic Medication Approvals

Generic Drug User Fees: How FDA Funding Powers Faster Generic Medication Approvals

Nov 28, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Generic drug user fees fund the FDA's review of generic medications, cutting approval times from years to months. Learn how GDUFA works, who pays, and why it matters for affordable drugs.

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How to Monitor Antidepressant Effectiveness and Side Effects: Practical Patient Strategies

How to Monitor Antidepressant Effectiveness and Side Effects: Practical Patient Strategies

Nov 27, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn how to track antidepressant effectiveness and side effects using simple tools like PHQ-9 and ASEC. Discover what signs mean it's working, when to ask for blood tests, and how to speak up when side effects are too much.

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Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Side Effects

Fluoroquinolones and Delirium in Older Adults: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Side Effects

Nov 26, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Fluoroquinolones like levofloxacin can cause sudden confusion, hallucinations, and memory loss in older adults. Learn how these common antibiotics trigger delirium, who's at risk, and what safer alternatives exist.

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How to Bring Pill Bottles to Appointments for Accurate Medication Reconciliation

How to Bring Pill Bottles to Appointments for Accurate Medication Reconciliation

Nov 25, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Bringing your actual pill bottles to medical appointments is the most reliable way to prevent dangerous medication errors. Learn what to bring, why it matters, and how to prepare for accurate reconciliation with your doctor.

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Cranberry Products and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk

Cranberry Products and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk

Nov 24, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Cranberry products can dangerously increase the bleeding risk for people taking warfarin by raising INR levels. Learn why even small amounts can cause serious complications and what to do instead.

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Which Statins Cause the Most Muscle Pain? Real Data on Risk and Relief

Which Statins Cause the Most Muscle Pain? Real Data on Risk and Relief

Nov 23, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Discover which statins are most linked to muscle pain and what really causes it. Learn the science behind statin side effects and how to safely manage or switch medications.

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