MyDrHank: Your Essential Pharmaceuticals Guide - Page 3
ACE Inhibitor Angioedema: How to Spot Swelling from This Common Blood Pressure Drug
ACE inhibitor angioedema is a dangerous drug reaction causing sudden facial or throat swelling without hives. It doesn't respond to allergy meds and can be fatal if missed. Know the signs, stop the drug, and get help fast.
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Pharmacist Counseling Scripts: Training Materials for Generic Patient Talks
Pharmacist counseling scripts help ensure patients understand their medications. Learn how standardized yet flexible communication tools improve adherence, reduce errors, and meet legal requirements under OBRA '90 and Medicare Part D.
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How Natural Disasters Are Causing Critical Drug Shortages
Natural disasters like hurricanes are triggering life-threatening drug shortages across the U.S. as climate change damages concentrated pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs. IV fluids, insulin, and cancer drugs are at highest risk.
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Menopause Weight Gain: How Hormones, Muscle Loss, and Strategy Shape Your Body After 45
Menopause weight gain isn't about overeating-it's hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and a slower metabolism. Learn why belly fat increases after 45 and how to fight it with protein, strength training, and sleep.
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Constipation: Causes, Laxatives, and Long-Term Management
Constipation affects millions, but most don't know how to treat it properly. Learn the real causes, which laxatives actually work, and how to manage it long-term without dependency.
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Liver Function Tests Explained: ALT, AST, Bilirubin, and What They Really Mean
Understand what ALT, AST, and bilirubin levels mean in liver function tests. Learn how to interpret patterns, avoid common mistakes, and know when to take action for better liver health.
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Gout Medications: Allopurinol and Azathioprine Interaction Risks
Allopurinol and azathioprine can cause life-threatening bone marrow suppression when taken together. Learn why this interaction is dangerous, who might benefit from it under strict supervision, and what safer alternatives exist.
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Post-Heart Attack Life: Medications, Diet, and Activity
After a heart attack, recovery means managing medications, eating a heart-healthy diet, and slowly rebuilding activity. Cardiac rehab, consistent follow-ups, and lifestyle changes are key to preventing another event and living well.
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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Yeast Infections: What You Need to Know About Urinary Complications
SGLT2 inhibitors help control diabetes and protect the heart, but they increase the risk of yeast infections and serious urinary tract complications. Learn who’s most at risk and what to do if you’re on one.
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Counterfeit Medications Online: How Fake Pills Can Kill and How to Stay Safe
Buying counterfeit meds online can be deadly. Fake pills often contain fentanyl or no active ingredients at all. Learn how to spot illegal pharmacies, avoid dangerous products, and find safe alternatives.
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