MyDrHank: Your Essential Pharmaceuticals Guide - Page 3
Safe Use of Topical Medications and Creams in Children: A Practical Guide for Parents
Learn how to safely use topical creams and medications for children, avoid dangerous mistakes, and recognize when to seek help. Key risks include skin absorption, steroid toxicity, and benzocaine poisoning.
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Thyroid Excess and Deficiency from Medication Misuse: Risks, Signs, and Real Stories
Thyroid medication misuse - especially levothyroxine abuse for weight loss - can cause dangerous heart problems, bone loss, and hormonal chaos. Learn the real risks, signs, and how to stay safe.
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Sinusitis in Allergy Sufferers: Effective Treatments and When to See a Specialist
Allergy sufferers often struggle with chronic sinusitis that doesn't respond to standard treatments. Learn how nasal steroids, saline rinses, immunotherapy, and biologics break the cycle-and when to see a specialist.
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How to Work with Your Doctor to Deprescribe and Save Money on Medications
Learn how to safely stop unnecessary medications with your doctor’s help-cutting monthly drug costs by hundreds or even thousands of dollars while improving your health and reducing side effects.
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First Generic Approval: Why It Matters and What It Means for Drug Prices and Access
First generic approval gives the first company to launch a generic drug 180 days of exclusivity, driving down prices by up to 90%. Learn how this FDA process saves billions and why it matters for your prescriptions.
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Buying Medicines Abroad: Can You Save Money on Generic Drugs?
Many Americans buy generic drugs abroad to save money, but safety and legality vary. Learn where it's safe, what to avoid, and how state programs are changing the game.
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OTC Medication Safety During Pregnancy: What to Ask First
Learn what OTC medications are safe during pregnancy and which ones to avoid. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on pain relief, cold remedies, and when to call your doctor - before you take anything.
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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 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
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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