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Green Coffee Extract and Stimulant Medications: What You Need to Know About Blood Pressure Risks

Green Coffee Extract and Stimulant Medications: What You Need to Know About Blood Pressure Risks

Green coffee extract may lower blood pressure, but when taken with stimulant ADHD meds like Adderall or Ritalin, it can cause dangerous fluctuations. Learn why mixing them is risky and what to do instead.

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IBD Biologics Explained: Anti-TNF, Anti-Integrin, and IL-12/23 Inhibitors for Crohn's and Colitis

IBD Biologics Explained: Anti-TNF, Anti-Integrin, and IL-12/23 Inhibitors for Crohn's and Colitis

IBD biologics like anti-TNF, anti-integrin, and IL-12/23 inhibitors offer targeted treatment for Crohn's and colitis. Learn how they work, their risks, costs, and which one may be right for you in 2025.

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Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Medications at Community Clinics

Find free or low-cost medications at community clinics if you're uninsured or underinsured. Learn where to look, what you need to qualify, and which drugs are available-without paying full price.

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Pharmacokinetic vs Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Pharmacokinetic vs Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Understand how pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions work, why they matter for your safety, and what you can do to avoid dangerous reactions when taking multiple medications.

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Dexamethasone vs Prednisone: Which Steroid Is Stronger and Safer?

Dexamethasone vs Prednisone: Which Steroid Is Stronger and Safer?

Dexamethasone and prednisone are both corticosteroids used for inflammation and immune suppression, but dexamethasone is 5-10 times more potent and lasts longer. Learn which is better for acute vs. chronic conditions and how side effects differ.

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How Multiple Generic Drug Manufacturers Drive Down Prices

How Multiple Generic Drug Manufacturers Drive Down Prices

Multiple generic manufacturers drive down drug prices through competition, with prices falling over 70% when four or more companies produce the same drug. Learn how this system works, where it fails, and how to save money on prescriptions.

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Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Doses for Better Absorption

Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Doses for Better Absorption

Drinking coffee too soon after taking levothyroxine can cut absorption by up to 57%. Learn how to space your doses, why timing matters, and what alternatives like liquid formulations can do for your thyroid health.

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Canagliflozin and Amputation Risk: What You Need to Know Today

Canagliflozin and Amputation Risk: What You Need to Know Today

Canagliflozin carries a known risk of lower-limb amputation, especially in patients with foot problems or poor circulation. Learn who's at risk, how to prevent it, and what safer alternatives exist.

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Medication Errors with Generics: How Look-Alike and Sound-Alike Names Put Patients at Risk

Medication Errors with Generics: How Look-Alike and Sound-Alike Names Put Patients at Risk

Look-alike and sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how similar names and packaging put patients at risk-and what’s being done to stop it.

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Medication-Related Blood Clots: How to Spot the Signs and Prevent Them

Medication-Related Blood Clots: How to Spot the Signs and Prevent Them

Medication-related blood clots are a serious but preventable risk. Learn the warning signs, who’s most at risk, and how to protect yourself when taking hormonal drugs, chemotherapy, or other high-risk medications.

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