Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Restless Leg Syndrome: Why Dopaminergic Medications Are No Longer First-Line and What Works Better
Dopaminergic medications for restless leg syndrome are no longer first-line due to high risks of worsening symptoms and impulse control disorders. Learn why alpha-2-delta ligands like gabapentin enacarbil are now the recommended treatment and what lifestyle changes can help.
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QT Prolongation and Sudden Cardiac Death from Medications: Key Risk Factors You Need to Know
QT prolongation from medications can lead to sudden cardiac death. Learn the key risk factors-including drug combos, electrolyte imbalances, and heart disease-that make this silent threat deadly-and how to prevent it.
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How to Keep a Symptom Diary for Suspected Drug Reactions
Learn how to track medication side effects with a symptom diary to help doctors identify drug reactions faster. Includes what to record, best tools, and red flags to watch for.
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How to Store Inhalers and Nebulizer Medications Safely: Temperature, Humidity, and Common Mistakes
Learn how to store inhalers and nebulizer medications safely to ensure they work when you need them most. Avoid common mistakes, understand temperature and humidity limits, and protect your respiratory health.
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Medicare Part D Formularies: How Generic Coverage Works in 2025
Learn how Medicare Part D covers generic drugs in 2025 - including tiered costs, the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, and how to save money on your prescriptions.
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Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained
A comprehensive guide to liver transplantation, covering eligibility criteria, surgical procedures, and lifelong immunosuppression needs. Learn how MELD scores, donor types, and medication regimens impact survival and quality of life.
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Absolute Risk vs Relative Risk in Drug Side Effects: How to Interpret the Numbers
Learn how to read drug risk numbers correctly by understanding the difference between absolute and relative risk. Stop being misled by pharmaceutical ads and make smarter decisions about your health.
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How to Read Medication Guides for Risk and Monitoring Advice
Learn how to read FDA-required Medication Guides to spot serious drug risks and follow critical monitoring steps. Know what to look for, when to call your doctor, and how to avoid preventable side effects.
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Organ Transplant Recipients: Immunosuppressant Drug Interactions and Side Effects
Organ transplant recipients must take lifelong immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection, but these medications carry serious side effects and dangerous drug interactions. Learn how tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids impact health, what to watch for, and how modern protocols are improving outcomes.
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Medications You Should Never Use After the Expiration Date
Some medications lose potency after expiration, but others can become dangerous. Learn which drugs you should never use past their expiration date-including insulin, epinephrine, and liquid antibiotics-and how to store and dispose of them safely.
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