ZipHealth.co: Your Quick Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 7

Vestibular Migraine: How to Manage Dizziness and Headaches Effectively

Keith Ashcroft
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December 1
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15

Vestibular migraine causes dizziness, vertigo, and headaches without always including pain. Learn how to diagnose it, avoid common misdiagnoses, and use proven treatments like propranolol, vestibular rehab, and supplements to manage symptoms effectively.

Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: What You Need to Know About Long-Term Risks

Keith Ashcroft
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December 1
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12

Long-term metformin use can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to nerve damage, fatigue, and confusion. Learn the symptoms, who's at risk, and how to prevent irreversible complications with simple blood tests and supplements.

Multiple Myeloma: Understanding Bone Disease and the New Treatments Changing Outcomes

Beata Staszkow
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November 29
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8

Multiple myeloma causes severe bone damage in over 80% of patients. Learn how new drugs are moving beyond slowing bone loss to actually healing lesions, reducing fractures, and improving quality of life.

Antiemetics and Parkinson’s Medications: Avoiding Dangerous Dopamine Interactions

Keith Ashcroft
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November 27
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10

Dopamine-blocking antiemetics like metoclopramide can severely worsen Parkinson’s symptoms. Learn which drugs to avoid, safer alternatives like domperidone and cyclizine, and how to protect your movement from dangerous medication interactions.

Fixed-dose combination drugs: what they are and why they exist

Keith Ashcroft
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November 24
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13

Fixed-dose combination drugs combine two or more medications in one pill to improve adherence, reduce pill burden, and enhance treatment effectiveness. Learn how they work, where they're used, and when they make sense.

How to Read Prescription Labels When Traveling or Crossing Time Zones

Beata Staszkow
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November 23
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8

Learn how to read prescription labels when traveling across time zones to avoid missed doses, customs seizures, and health emergencies. Essential tips for safe international travel with medications.

Long-Term Care Insurance and Generic Drug Coverage in Nursing Homes: What You Really Need to Know

Beata Staszkow
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November 22
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9

Long-term care insurance doesn't cover generic drugs in nursing homes. Medicare Part D does - but formularies, delays, and enrollment gaps can block access. Know how it works to avoid costly surprises.

Psoriatic Arthritis Skin-Joint Link: Signs and Treatments

Beata Staszkow
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November 21
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17

Psoriatic arthritis links skin and joint inflammation through the same immune response. Learn the key signs - dactylitis, enthesitis, nail changes - and how modern treatments can stop joint damage before it's too late.

Long-Acting Injectables: Why Extended Side Effect Monitoring Is Non-Negotiable

Keith Ashcroft
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November 20
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14

Long-acting injectable antipsychotics improve adherence but require rigorous, ongoing side effect monitoring to prevent serious physical health complications. Current practices fall dangerously short.

Hydration and Diuretics: How to Balance Fluid Intake to Avoid Side Effects

Keith Ashcroft
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November 19
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12

Learn how to balance fluid intake when taking diuretics to avoid dehydration, electrolyte loss, and dangerous side effects. Practical tips on water, electrolytes, weight tracking, and what to avoid.