How to Read Medication Guides for Risk and Monitoring Advice
Learn how to read Medication Guides to spot serious drug risks and follow critical monitoring steps. These FDA-required guides save lives-if you know where to look.
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What Are Authorized Generics? A Clear, Complete Explanation
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold without the brand name, made by the same manufacturer with identical ingredients. They offer cost savings while maintaining the exact formulation of the original drug.
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: The Legal Backbone of Generic Drugs
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act laid the legal groundwork for generic drugs in the U.S. through the Hatch-Waxman Amendments, enabling safe, affordable alternatives to brand-name medications while balancing innovation and competition.
Red Flags: When to Call Your Doctor About a Medication Problem
Learn the real red flags that mean you need to call your doctor right away about a medication problem-before it turns into a medical emergency. Know what’s normal, what’s dangerous, and how to act fast.
Understanding Controlled Substance Labels and Schedule Codes
Learn how controlled substance labels and DEA schedule codes work, what each schedule means, and how it affects your prescriptions. Understand refills, legal limits, and recent changes like cannabis rescheduling.
Statin Intolerance Clinics: How Structured Protocols Help Patients Tolerate Cholesterol Medication
Statin intolerance clinics use structured protocols to help patients who think they can't tolerate cholesterol meds. Learn how rechallenge, switching statins, and intermittent dosing can get you back on life-saving therapy.
Dangerous Medical Abbreviations That Cause Prescription Errors and How to Avoid Them
Dangerous medical abbreviations like QD, U, and MS cause thousands of preventable errors each year. Learn which ones to avoid, why they’re deadly, and how to protect yourself from prescription mistakes.
How to Report a Medication Error or Concern to Your Provider
Learn how to report a medication error to your provider or the FDA. Step-by-step guide on documenting mistakes, using MedWatch and ISMP, and ensuring your report leads to real change.
Missed Blood Thinner Doses: What to Do and When to Seek Help
Missed a dose of your blood thinner? Know exactly what to do based on your medication - warfarin, Eliquis, or others - and when to seek emergency help to prevent stroke or dangerous bleeding.
Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know
Many common medications - from antidepressants to blood pressure pills - can cause sexual side effects like low desire, erectile dysfunction, or orgasm problems. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause these issues and what you can do about them.