Category: Medications - Page 2

Pomegranate juice may interfere with how your body processes certain medications, especially blood thinners like warfarin. Learn which drugs are at risk, what the science really says, and how to stay safe without giving up the juice.

St. John’s Wort can reduce the effectiveness of birth control, antidepressants, transplant drugs, and more. Learn which medications it interferes with, why it’s dangerous, and what safer alternatives exist.

Learn how to tell the difference between medication side effects and true allergic reactions-and why confusing them can cost you more in health risks and money. Most people mislabel side effects as allergies. Testing can clear you.

Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. Discover how these affordable medicines travel from overseas factories to your pharmacy-and why the system is under strain.

Muscle cramps on statins can signal myopathy or neuropathy-two very different conditions. Learn how to tell them apart, what tests to ask for, and how to keep your heart protected without unnecessary side effects.

Learn how to prepare for a telehealth medication review and what critical questions to ask to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Get expert-backed tips for safer virtual care.

Learn how dose-related and non-dose-related side effects differ in pharmacology - why some reactions get worse with higher doses and others strike without warning. Know what to watch for and how to stay safe.

IVIVC lets pharmaceutical companies predict how a drug behaves in the body using lab-based dissolution tests, replacing costly human bioequivalence studies. Learn how it works, why it's gaining regulatory approval, and where it still falls short.

Learn how to safely give liquid medications to infants by understanding concentrations, using oral syringes, calculating weight-based doses, and avoiding common errors that lead to overdoses.

Brand companies launch authorized generics to protect revenue, control market share, and maintain patient trust when their drugs lose patent protection. It’s not a loophole-it’s a strategic move that lowers prices and keeps the same medicine available.