Archive: 2025/12
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SSRIs and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk
Combining SSRIs with anticoagulants increases bleeding risk by 33%, especially in the first 30 days. Learn why this happens, who's most at risk, and how to stay safe without stopping necessary treatment.
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Real-World Evidence Sources for Drug Safety: Registries and Claims Data Explained
Registries and claims data are two of the most trusted sources for tracking drug safety after approval. Learn how they work, their strengths and limits, and why regulators are relying on them more than ever.
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Control and Choice: How Patients Take Back Autonomy in Medication Selection
Medication autonomy gives patients the right to choose what drugs they take-even when doctors disagree. Learn how informed choice, cost, and personal values shape real-world medication decisions and how to take control of your treatment.
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How to Safely Dispose of Expired EpiPens, Inhalers, and Patches
Learn how to safely dispose of expired EpiPens, inhalers, and medicated patches to protect your family and the environment. Follow FDA and DEA guidelines for sharps, aerosols, and patches.
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How to Re-Challenge or Desensitize After a Drug Allergy Under Supervision
Drug desensitization lets people with severe drug allergies safely receive life-saving medications through a controlled, step-by-step process under medical supervision. It's the only option when no alternatives exist.
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Generic Drug Classifications: Types and Categories Explained
Learn how generic drugs are classified by therapeutic use, pharmacological action, legal schedules, insurance tiers, and global standards. Understand how these systems affect your prescriptions, costs, and safety.
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Sexual Side Effects from Antidepressants: Proven Solutions and Better Alternatives
Sexual side effects from antidepressants affect up to 70% of users. Learn why they happen, which meds cause the most problems, and proven solutions like switching to bupropion, adding sildenafil, or adjusting doses-without giving up mental health progress.
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How to Prevent Accidental Medication Poisoning in Kids and Toddlers
Learn how to prevent accidental medication poisoning in kids and toddlers with proven strategies: locked storage, avoiding candy comparisons, proper dosing tools, and emergency steps. Most poisonings happen at home - here’s how to stop them.
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Vaccines and Medications: Timing With Immunosuppressants
Learn the exact timing rules for vaccines when you're on immunosuppressants like rituximab, methotrexate, or IVIG. Get clear guidance on when to pause meds, which vaccines are safe, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.
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HIV and AIDS: Modern Treatment, Medications, and Quality of Life
Modern HIV treatments now include long-acting injections given just twice a year, transforming HIV from a daily burden to a manageable condition. Discover how new drugs like lenacapavir are improving survival, reducing stigma, and changing lives - and why access and cost remain critical challenges.