Proton Pump Inhibitors: Long-Term Risks and When to Stop
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) help with heartburn but carry real long-term risks like bone loss, kidney issues, and nutrient deficiencies. Learn when you should stop and how to do it safely.
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Diabetes Medications During Pregnancy: Insulin vs. Oral Options Explained
Learn which diabetes medications are safe during pregnancy, including insulin and metformin, and why other oral drugs are avoided. Get clear guidance on targets, planning, and postpartum care.
Ginseng and Diabetes Medications: What You Need to Know About Blood Sugar Risks
Ginseng may help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, but it can dangerously interact with diabetes medications. Learn how to use it safely, what to monitor, and when to avoid it entirely.
Employer Health Plans and Generic Preferences: How Formularies Control Your Drug Costs
Employer health plans use formularies to push employees toward cheaper generic drugs, saving billions-but not always passing savings to you. Learn how tiers, rebates, and exclusions impact your prescription costs.
Mail-Order Pharmacy Safety: Temperature, Timing, and Tracking
Mail-order pharmacies deliver life-saving meds to your door-but only if temperature, timing, and tracking are handled right. Learn how to spot safe providers, avoid dangerous delays, and protect your medication from heat, theft, and errors.
How to Report a Pharmacy Error and What Happens Next
Learn how to report a pharmacy error safely and effectively, which agencies to contact, what happens after you report, and why your report matters-even if no one got hurt.
Environmental Impact of Flushing Medications and Safe Disposal Alternatives
Flushing medications pollutes waterways and harms aquatic life. Learn why it's dangerous, what drugs should never be flushed, and the safest ways to dispose of unused pills-including take-back programs and home disposal methods.
Corticosteroids for Autoimmune Disease: Benefits and Risks Explained
Corticosteroids like prednisone quickly reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases but come with serious long-term risks. Learn how they work, when they help, and how doctors minimize harm.
Poison Control Hotline: How It Works and What to Report About Medications
Learn how the Poison Control Hotline works, what details to report about medications, and why calling early can prevent hospital visits. Free, expert help available 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222.
Market Competition: How Multiple Generic Drug Competitors Affect Prices and Supply
Multiple generic drug competitors don't always lower prices-market structure, PBMs, patents, and regulations often limit real competition. Here's how generic markets really work.