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Heart Medications and Their Dangerous Combinations: What to Avoid

  • Nov, 16 2025
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Learn which heart medication combinations can be deadly-like warfarin with ibuprofen or ACE inhibitors with potassium-and how to protect yourself from preventable, life-threatening drug interactions.

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Vasculitis: Understanding Autoimmune Inflammation of Blood Vessels

  • Nov, 14 2025
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Vasculitis is a rare autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of blood vessels, leading to organ damage if untreated. Learn about types, symptoms, diagnosis, and modern treatments-including steroid-sparing drugs like avacopan.

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Reversibility of Blood Thinners: Reversal Agents and Emergencies

  • Nov, 13 2025
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Blood thinners save lives-but in emergencies, they can kill. Learn how reversal agents like idarucizumab and andexanet alfa stop bleeding fast, their real-world risks, costs, and what’s coming next.

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Why the First Generic Drug Filer Gets 180 Days of Market Exclusivity

  • Nov, 12 2025
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The first generic drug company to file a patent challenge gets 180 days of exclusive sales rights. This rule was meant to lower drug prices-but loopholes let companies delay launches, blocking competition and keeping prices high.

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Rogaine 2% Minoxidil vs. Alternatives: What Actually Works for Hair Loss

  • Nov, 5 2025
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Rogaine 2% minoxidil helps with hair thinning, but it's not the only option. Learn how finasteride, LLLT, PRP, and natural oils compare in effectiveness, cost, and side effects for real results.

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Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP): What You Need to Know About This Rapid-Onset Drug Rash

  • Nov, 4 2025
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AGEP is a rare but severe drug-induced skin reaction with sudden pustules and fever. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed, why treatment varies, and what to do if you suspect you have it.

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Proscalpin (Finasteride) vs Alternatives: What Actually Works for Hair Loss

  • Nov, 1 2025
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Proscalpin (finasteride) is the most effective treatment for male hair loss, but side effects and cost make people look for alternatives. This guide compares finasteride with minoxidil, dutasteride, laser therapy, and natural options-what works, what doesn't, and what to try next.

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Cozaar (Losartan) vs Alternatives: Which Blood Pressure Medication Is Right for You?

  • Oct, 31 2025
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Cozaar (Losartan) is a common blood pressure medication, but it's not right for everyone. Learn how it compares to alternatives like amlodipine, ramipril, and valsartan - and which one might work better for you.

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Post-Marketing Pharmacovigilance: How New Medication Side Effects Are Found

  • Oct, 30 2025
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Post-marketing pharmacovigilance catches dangerous side effects that clinical trials miss. Learn how real-world data, AI, and patient reports help find hidden risks in approved medications.

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Paroxetine and Weight Gain: How to Manage Metabolic Side Effects

  • Oct, 28 2025
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Paroxetine can cause significant weight gain over time, especially after 6 months of use. Learn why this happens, how much weight people typically gain, and what you can do to manage or reverse it - including safer medication options and proven lifestyle strategies.

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Tuberculosis Medications: Rifampin Induction and Multiple Drug Interactions

  • Oct, 27 2025
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Rifampin is essential for treating tuberculosis but causes dangerous drug interactions by inducing liver enzymes. Learn how it affects birth control, blood thinners, HIV meds, and why treatment lasts six months.

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Baricitinib's Role in Treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - What You Need to Know

  • Oct, 26 2025
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Explore how Baricitinib, a JAK inhibitor, works for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, review clinical data, safety, dosing, and how it compares to existing lupus therapies.

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