Category: Pharmacy and Medications - Page 3

Fiber supplements can block absorption of key medications like levothyroxine, metformin, and lithium. Learn how to safely separate doses by 2-4 hours to protect your health without giving up fiber’s benefits.

Oral corticosteroids have long been used for severe asthma, but their harmful side effects make them unsustainable. Proven alternatives like biologics can reduce or eliminate steroid dependence, improve quality of life, and lower long-term healthcare costs.

Anaphylaxis from medications is a fast, life-threatening reaction that requires immediate epinephrine. Learn the signs, top triggers, and how to respond before it's too late.

Learn how to spot counterfeit generic medicines by checking packaging, using UV lights, scanning barcodes, and understanding verification tools. Protect yourself from dangerous fake drugs with practical, expert-backed steps.

Learn how to read expiration dates on medicine correctly to avoid ineffective or dangerous use. Understand manufacturer vs. pharmacy dates, what to watch for, and when to throw it out.

Drug prices vary wildly between countries - the U.S. pays far more for brand-name medications but far less for generics. Learn why, which countries have the lowest prices, and how Medicare’s new negotiations are changing the game.

First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl cause dry mouth, constipation, and urinary issues due to anticholinergic effects. Second-generation options are safer, especially for older adults. Learn how to avoid these side effects and switch to better alternatives.

Learn which antihistamines and pain relievers are safe to take while breastfeeding. Discover the best options like loratadine, cetirizine, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen - and which ones to avoid.

The Hatch-Waxman Act revolutionized U.S. drug approval by creating a fast, low-cost pathway for generic drugs while protecting brand innovation. It has saved $1.7 trillion and made 90% of prescriptions affordable.

The TRIPS Agreement reshaped global access to generic medicines by enforcing strict patent rules that raised drug prices and delayed affordable treatments. While it protects pharmaceutical innovation, it has cost lives in low-income countries.