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Narcolepsy: Understanding Daytime Sleepiness and Stimulant Treatment Options
Narcolepsy causes overwhelming daytime sleepiness that can't be fixed by sleep alone. Stimulants like modafinil and armodafinil are first-line treatments to help patients stay alert, with newer options offering fewer side effects. Learn how these drugs work, what works best, and what’s coming next.
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Pharmacogenomics Testing: How Your Genes Decide Which Medications Work for You
Pharmacogenomics testing uses your DNA to predict how you'll respond to medications, reducing side effects and improving effectiveness. Learn how genes like CYP2D6 influence drug metabolism and why this science is changing how doctors prescribe.
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Symptoms of Taking Counterfeit Medications: What to Watch For
Counterfeit meds can look real but contain deadly substances like fentanyl or nothing at all. Learn the physical signs, symptoms after ingestion, and how to protect yourself from fake pills.
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How Buyers Use Generic Drug Competition to Lower Prescription Prices
Generic drug competition drives prescription prices down by up to 97% when multiple manufacturers enter the market. Buyers like Medicare use this competition as leverage to negotiate lower costs for brand-name drugs, saving billions annually.
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New Safety Data Changing Medication Guidelines: Latest Updates for 2025
New safety data from ISMP, NIOSH, CMS, and WHO has led to major updates in medication guidelines for 2025. Learn how weight-based dosing, hazardous drug lists, and Medicare measures are changing pharmacy practice and patient safety.
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Keratoconus: How Rigid Lenses Restore Vision When the Cornea Thins
Keratoconus causes the cornea to thin and bulge, distorting vision. Rigid contact lenses-especially RGP and scleral types-are the most effective non-surgical solution, restoring clear vision by creating a smooth optical surface over the irregular cornea.
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How to Prevent Phototoxicity During Antibiotic Therapy: Simple, Proven Steps
Learn how to prevent painful sunburn-like reactions from antibiotics like doxycycline and ciprofloxacin. Simple, science-backed steps to stay safe in the sun while on treatment.
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Child-Resistant Containers and Medication Safety Caps Explained
Child-resistant containers and safety caps are designed to prevent young children from accessing harmful medications. Learn how they work, why they sometimes fail, and what you can do to keep your kids safe.
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Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea and C. diff Infection: Prevention and Care
Learn how antibiotic use can lead to C. diff infection, what treatments actually work today, and how to prevent recurrence. Evidence-based care for antibiotic-associated diarrhea and C. difficile.
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FDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs
Learn how to use FDA databases to verify if your medications are real or counterfeit. Find out how to check NDC codes, spot fake drugs, and protect yourself from dangerous imitations.
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Rifampin and Hormonal Contraceptives: What You Need to Know About Breakthrough Ovulation Risk
Rifampin can make hormonal birth control fail by speeding up hormone breakdown, leading to breakthrough ovulation. Learn why only rifampin-not other antibiotics-poses this risk and what to do to stay protected.
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VA Generic Coverage: How Veterans Affairs Formularies Control Prescription Costs and Benefits
The VA formulary ensures veterans get affordable generic medications through a three-tier system with low copays. Learn how it works, what's covered in 2025, and how to navigate prior authorizations and Meds by Mail.
