Insulin therapy is essential for many with diabetes, but hypoglycemia and weight gain are common side effects. Learn how to manage lows safely and prevent unwanted weight gain with practical, evidence-based strategies.
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Learn how to identify and treat scabies and lice with proven methods like permethrin and ivermectin. Discover why treating everyone at once is critical and what really works - and what doesn’t.
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Learn the exact sick day rules for diabetes medications to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and acute kidney injury (AKI). Know when to stop metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and blood pressure meds-and when to keep taking insulin.
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SGLT2 inhibitors help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes but increase the risk of yeast infections and serious urinary tract complications. Learn who’s most at risk and what to do if you’re on these drugs.
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Learn how to safely store prescription labels and medication leaflets to prevent dangerous drug interactions, avoid unnecessary tests, and help doctors give you better care. Simple, proven methods for paper and digital systems.
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The FDA requires generic drug manufacturers to prove bioequivalence through strict pharmacokinetic studies showing their product matches the brand-name drug in absorption rate and extent. Learn the 80/125 rule, biowaivers, and how complex drugs are evaluated.
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Many seniors take too many medications that no longer help - and may even harm them. Learn when and how to safely stop or reduce drugs through deprescribing, a proven strategy to improve safety, reduce falls, and boost quality of life.
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Learn how to get 90-day prescription fills to save money on chronic medications. Discover eligibility rules, how to ask your doctor, and where to fill your prescriptions for maximum savings.
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Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic window, and common medications like cimetidine, fluvoxamine, and allopurinol can drastically reduce its clearance, leading to life-threatening toxicity. Learn which drugs to avoid and how to stay safe.
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Learn how to ask your doctor and insurer for a 90-day supply of maintenance medications to cut pharmacy trips in half, save money, and improve adherence. Simple steps for Medicare, private insurance, and Walmart users.
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