MyDrHank: Your Essential Pharmaceuticals Guide - Page 4
Managing SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: Dose Changes, Switches, and Adjuncts
SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction affects 35-70% of users. Learn how dose changes, switching antidepressants, and adding bupropion can restore sexual function without sacrificing depression treatment.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Statins vs. Alternative Options
Statins are the most common cholesterol-lowering drugs, but side effects and low effectiveness for some mean alternatives like ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, and inclisiran are now vital options. Learn how they compare and who benefits most.
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How to Read Medication Guides for Overdose Warnings and Antidotes
Learn how to read your medication guide to spot overdose warnings and antidotes before it's too late. Know where to look for life-saving info on prescription labels and what to do if you take too much.
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Lithium Interactions: NSAIDs, Diuretics, and Dehydration Risks
Lithium is a powerful mood stabilizer, but even small changes in NSAIDs, diuretics, or hydration can trigger dangerous toxicity. Learn how to avoid life-threatening interactions and stay safe while on treatment.
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Shingles: Antiviral Treatment and Pain Management Guide
Shingles causes intense pain and blisters. Early antiviral treatment within 72 hours reduces severity and lowers risk of long-term nerve pain. Learn the best meds, pain relief options, and how to prevent complications.
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Doctor Attitudes Toward Generic Drugs: What Providers Really Think
Many doctors still doubt generic drugs despite FDA approval and cost savings. This article explores why providers hesitate, what data they need, and how education is changing prescribing habits.
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Noise Exposure Limits: How to Protect Your Hearing at Work and Concerts
Learn how noise exposure limits protect your hearing at work and concerts. Discover safe noise levels, why OSHA standards fall short, how earplugs work, and what you can do today to prevent permanent hearing loss.
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First-Episode Psychosis: Why Early Intervention and Family Support Save Lives
First-episode psychosis is treatable - but only if caught early. Learn how coordinated specialty care and family support can restore lives, reduce relapse, and help people return to school, work, and normal life.
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Noninvasive Liver Fibrosis Tests: FibroScan and Serum Scores Explained
FibroScan and serum scores like FIB-4 offer accurate, noninvasive ways to detect liver scarring without biopsy. Learn how they work, when to use each, and why combining them saves lives.
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How to Replace Lost or Stolen Medications While Traveling Abroad
Losing your meds while traveling abroad doesn’t have to be a crisis. Learn how to replace them safely, what documents to carry, which countries make it easier, and how travel insurance can save you.
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