Category: Medications - Page 2

Medications Causing Brain Fog and Memory Problems: How to Recognize and Fix Them

Medications Causing Brain Fog and Memory Problems: How to Recognize and Fix Them

Jan 27, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Many common medications cause brain fog and memory loss - from sleep aids to painkillers. Learn which drugs are to blame, how to recognize the signs, and how to safely switch to safer alternatives.

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Medication Considerations for Vegans and Vegetarians: Hidden Animal Ingredients

Medication Considerations for Vegans and Vegetarians: Hidden Animal Ingredients

Jan 21, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Many medications contain hidden animal ingredients like gelatin, lanolin, and magnesium stearate. Vegans and vegetarians need to know which drugs contain these byproducts and how to find safer, plant-based alternatives.

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How Formulation Patents on Drug Combinations Extend Pharmaceutical Exclusivity

How Formulation Patents on Drug Combinations Extend Pharmaceutical Exclusivity

Jan 20, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Formulation patents on drug combinations let pharmaceutical companies extend market exclusivity by patenting specific ingredient ratios, delivery methods, or dosing regimens - delaying generic competition and maintaining high prices for years after original patents expire.

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Medication Timers and Apps: Digital Tools to Boost Adherence and Safety

Medication Timers and Apps: Digital Tools to Boost Adherence and Safety

Jan 18, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Medication timers and apps help people take their pills on time, reducing hospital visits and improving health outcomes. Learn how these digital tools work, which ones are best, and who benefits most.

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Generics vs Brand-Name Drugs: How Insurance Coverage Policies Really Work

Generics vs Brand-Name Drugs: How Insurance Coverage Policies Really Work

Jan 17, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn how insurance formularies treat generic and brand-name drugs differently, why generics cost less, and what to do when you need the brand but your plan won't cover it.

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Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin

Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin

Jan 14, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Gabapentin and pregabalin are two of the most common drugs for nerve pain. Learn how they work, their real-world pros and cons, and which one might be right for you based on cost, side effects, and dosing.

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation from Drug Reactions: Critical Management

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation from Drug Reactions: Critical Management

Jan 12, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Drug-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation is a rare but deadly reaction to certain medications. Early recognition and immediate drug discontinuation are critical for survival. Learn the key drugs, signs, and life-saving management steps.

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Nitrofurantoin and Hemolytic Anemia: What You Need to Know About G6PD Deficiency Risk

Nitrofurantoin and Hemolytic Anemia: What You Need to Know About G6PD Deficiency Risk

Jan 11, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Nitrofurantoin is a common UTI antibiotic that can cause severe hemolytic anemia in people with G6PD deficiency. Learn who's at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.

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Drug Interactions: Same Risk for Generic and Brand Medications

Drug Interactions: Same Risk for Generic and Brand Medications

Jan 10, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Generic and brand-name medications carry the same risk of drug interactions because they contain identical active ingredients. Regulatory standards ensure bioequivalence, and real-world data confirms no meaningful difference in safety profiles.

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Antibiotic Effectiveness After Expiration Dates: What You Need to Know

Antibiotic Effectiveness After Expiration Dates: What You Need to Know

Jan 9, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Expired antibiotics may still be potent, but using them risks treatment failure and antibiotic resistance. Learn what's safe, what's dangerous, and how to store them properly.

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