Author: Marcel Kornblum
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Grapefruit and Statins: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction
Grapefruit can dangerously increase statin levels in your blood, raising the risk of muscle damage and kidney failure. Learn which statins are risky, what to do if you eat grapefruit, and safer alternatives.
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IBD and Pregnancy: Safe Medications and Fetal Risks Explained
Learn which IBD medications are safe during pregnancy, which to avoid, and how to plan ahead for a healthy pregnancy. Uncontrolled IBD poses greater risks than most treatments.
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Pitavastatin and Diabetes Risk: What You Need to Know About Its Metabolic Effects
Pitavastatin offers a favorable metabolic profile among statins, with studies showing it has the lowest risk of raising blood sugar or triggering new-onset diabetes compared to atorvastatin and rosuvastatin. Ideal for those with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome.
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication
Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when generics aren't working for you. Get practical tips, insurance strategies, and real-world advice to protect your health.
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How to Create a Medication Expiration Review Schedule
Learn how to create a simple, effective medication expiration review schedule to ensure safety, avoid waste, and prevent dangerous mistakes with expired drugs. Practical steps for home use.
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Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects
Pharmacogenomic testing for CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 can reveal why some people experience severe side effects from SSRIs like Lexapro or Zoloft. Learn how your genes affect drug metabolism and what to do next.
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State Generic Substitution Requirements: Complete 50-State Reference
Generic drug substitution laws vary widely across U.S. states, affecting costs, safety, and patient rights. Learn how 50 states and D.C. regulate when pharmacists can swap brand-name drugs for generics-or biosimilars-and what it means for you.
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How to Manage Medication Storage in Shared Living Spaces: Safety, Security, and Smart Systems
Learn how to safely store medications in shared homes with tips on locking, refrigerating, labeling, and disposing of pills. Avoid accidents, misuse, and expired drugs with practical steps for families and caregivers.
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Jet Lag and Time-Released Medication Dosing Across Time Zones: What Actually Works
Time-released melatonin doesn't fix jet lag-it makes it worse. Learn why immediate-release melatonin, taken at the right time, is the only proven way to reset your body clock after long-haul flights.
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Authorized Generics: How Brand Drug Companies Respond to Patent Expiration
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold under a different label after patent expiration. They're identical to the original, lower in price, and used by manufacturers to compete with generics. Here's how they work and why they matter.
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