PTSD treatment combines trauma-focused therapy and medication to help the brain process trauma and reduce symptoms. SSRIs like sertraline and paroxetine are first-line drugs, but therapy offers longer-lasting results. Learn how to choose the right approach.
Learn how to safely store high-risk medications like opioids and Xanax at home using a medication lockbox. Prevent accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose with simple, proven steps.
Know the life-threatening red flags from medications. Learn when a side effect becomes an emergency-and what to do before it's too late.
Sublingual immunotherapy tablets offer a needle-free way to treat grass, ragweed, and dust mite allergies. Learn who benefits most, how effective they are, and what to expect in terms of results, side effects, and cost.
The global generic drug market is evolving fast. Learn how biosimilars, supply chain shifts, and emerging markets are reshaping affordable healthcare from 2025 to 2030.
Thyroid medication doses must increase by 20-30% during pregnancy to support fetal brain development. TSH should be kept under 2.5 mIU/mL in the first trimester, with testing every 4 weeks. Levothyroxine is safe and essential - delaying adjustments can impact your child's IQ.
Long-term steroid use suppresses natural cortisol production. ACTH stimulation testing is the gold standard to safely guide tapering and prevent adrenal crisis. Learn how testing works, when to do it, and what the results mean.
Learn how to tell the difference between side effects, allergic reactions, and drug intolerance. Knowing the difference can prevent unnecessary medication avoidance and improve your treatment options.
Medicaid covers generic drugs in every state, but rules for substitution, copays, and prior authorization vary widely. Learn how state formularies impact access, cost, and health outcomes.
Emsam (selegiline) is a unique antidepressant patch that may help when other meds fail. Compare its effectiveness, side effects, and cost to SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion, and older MAOIs to see if it's right for you.
Variceal bleeding is a life-threatening complication of liver cirrhosis. Learn how endoscopic banding, beta-blockers like carvedilol, and prevention strategies work together to stop bleeding, prevent recurrence, and save lives.
Pharmacists must follow strict legal rules when dispensing generic medications. Learn the federal and state requirements, restricted drugs, consent laws, and how to avoid costly mistakes in generic substitution.
