Category: Medications - Page 2

Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Shape Generic Drug Access

Beata Staszkow
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November 17
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12

Mandatory and permissive substitution laws determine whether pharmacists must or can switch brand-name drugs to generics. These state-level rules impact drug costs, adherence, and patient safety - with big differences across the U.S.

Nausea Medications in Pregnancy: Safe Options and Real Risk Profiles

Keith Ashcroft
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November 17
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9

Safe and effective medications for pregnancy nausea, including ginger, B6, Diclegis, and antihistamines - and which ones to avoid due to birth defect risks like cerebral palsy and hypospadias.

Managing Diuretics and Hypokalemia in Heart Failure Patients: Practical Tips

Beata Staszkow
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November 16
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9

Learn how to safely manage diuretics in heart failure patients while preventing dangerous drops in potassium. Practical tips on medications, monitoring, and diet to reduce hypokalemia risk and improve outcomes.

How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover

Beata Staszkow
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November 14
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13

Insurers use P&T committees to choose generics based on clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost. Most are placed in Tier 1 with low copays. Learn how formularies work, why drugs get denied, and what to do if your medication isn't covered.

Gout Flares: Colchicine, NSAIDs, and Steroids Compared - What Works Best and When

Beata Staszkow
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November 13
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15

Colchicine, NSAIDs, and steroids are the three main treatments for gout flares. Learn how they compare in effectiveness, safety, and who should use each - and why timing matters more than the drug itself.

Compare FML Forte (Fluorometholone) with Alternatives for Eye Inflammation

Beata Staszkow
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October 30
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11

Compare FML Forte (fluorometholone) with safer, cheaper, and non-steroid alternatives for eye inflammation. Learn which drops work best for allergies, dry eye, or post-surgery care - and when to avoid steroids.

Avandia (Rosiglitazone) vs Alternatives: What You Need to Know in 2025

Keith Ashcroft
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October 28
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12

Avandia (rosiglitazone) is rarely used today due to serious heart and bone risks. Discover safer, more effective alternatives like metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 agonists for type 2 diabetes management in 2025.

Paxil (Paroxetine) vs. Alternatives: What Works Best for Anxiety and Depression?

Beata Staszkow
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October 27
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10

Paxil (paroxetine) helps with anxiety and depression, but side effects like weight gain and sexual dysfunction make many seek alternatives. Compare Prozac, Zoloft, Cymbalta, and non-medication options to find what works best for you.

Bisacodyl’s Role in Managing Functional Constipation - What You Need to Know

Keith Ashcroft
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October 25
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10

Learn how bisacodyl works, proper dosing, side effects, and when it’s best for treating functional constipation.

Daliresp (Roflumilast) vs Other COPD Treatments: A Detailed Comparison

Beata Staszkow
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October 24
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A comprehensive comparison of Daliresp (roflumilast) with other COPD treatments, covering efficacy, side effects, cost, and when to choose it.