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How to Compare New Prescription Labels with Your Old Medication for Safety

Learn how to safely compare new prescription labels with your old medication to avoid dangerous errors. Check active ingredients, dosage, manufacturer, and pill appearance every time you refill.

Generic Drug Safety: Are Generics as Safe as Brand Names?

Generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications for most people, meeting the same FDA standards. Learn when generics work well, when to be cautious, and how to save money without risking your health.

Inhaler Technique: Step-by-Step Guide for Accurate Medication Delivery

Learn the correct way to use your inhaler to get full medication into your lungs. Most people use it wrong - here’s how to fix it and avoid side effects, wasted doses, and preventable asthma attacks.

Patient Education on Generics: How to Start the Conversation with Your Doctor

Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic medications, why they're just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs, and how switching can save you money without risking your health.

How to Use Patient Counseling to Catch Dispensing Mistakes in Pharmacy Practice

Patient counseling catches 83% of dispensing errors before they reach patients-more than any other method. Learn the four-step protocol, why teach-back works, and how to make it sustainable in busy pharmacies.

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: What It Is and How to Manage It Safely

Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome causes real physical symptoms like brain zaps, dizziness, and nausea when stopping medication too quickly. Learn how to taper safely, recognize withdrawal vs. relapse, and manage protracted symptoms.

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

Combining green coffee extract with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin can cause unpredictable blood pressure swings. Learn why this interaction is risky and what experts recommend.

Hydrophilic vs Lipophilic Statins: What You Need to Know About Side Effects

Understanding the difference between hydrophilic and lipophilic statins helps explain why some people experience muscle pain or other side effects. Not all statins work the same way, and your best choice depends on your health, age, and other meds.

The Science of Medication Safety: Understanding Risk, Benefit, and Real-World Evidence

Understanding medication safety means knowing how drugs are tested, how risks are found after approval, and what real-world evidence tells us about true benefits and dangers. This is the science behind every prescription.

State Laws on NTI Drug Substitution: How Rules Differ Across the U.S.

State laws on NTI drug substitution vary widely across the U.S., with 27 states restricting generic swaps for medications like warfarin and levothyroxine due to safety risks. The FDA disagrees, but patient outcomes suggest restrictions matter.

Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: How to Manage Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks When You're Ill

When you're sick with diabetes, managing insulin, hydration, and ketones can prevent life-threatening complications. Learn the proven rules for staying safe during illness.

Bile Acid Sequestrants for Diabetes: Side Effects and Interactions You Need to Know

Colesevelam is a bile acid sequestrant used for type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Learn about its side effects, drug interactions, who benefits most, and why it's falling out of favor compared to newer diabetes medications.