Category: Medications - Page 3

Oral corticosteroids help control severe asthma but cause serious long-term harm. Biologics now offer a safer, more effective alternative that reduces steroid dependence, lowers hospitalizations, and improves quality of life.

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare but deadly side effect of heparin that causes dangerous blood clots instead of preventing them. Learn the signs, risks, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Generics usually cost 80-85% less than brand-name drugs, but your insurance plan can make them more expensive. Learn how Medicare Part D, cash payments, and middlemen affect what you actually pay out of pocket.

Learn how to safely talk to your doctor about stopping or tapering medication. Understand withdrawal risks, tapering timelines, and how to build a personalized plan that keeps you safe and in control.

Learn how to safely work with your doctor to stop unnecessary medications, reduce side effects, and save hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year on prescriptions through deprescribing.

Vitamin E can increase bleeding risk when taken with warfarin, even if INR levels appear normal. Doses above 400 IU daily are linked to dangerous interactions. Learn what the research says and how to stay safe.

Acetaminophen combination products can cause serious liver injury when taken in excess. Learn how to avoid accidental overdose by tracking your daily dose, checking labels, and knowing the risks-especially if you drink alcohol or take multiple medications.

Authorized generics are the exact same medication as brand-name drugs, made by the same company with identical ingredients and manufacturing. They offer the same effectiveness and safety at a lower cost - no trade-offs.

Decongestants can raise blood pressure and trigger heart rhythm problems, especially in people with heart disease. Learn why even over-the-counter cold meds can be dangerous-and what safer alternatives actually work.

Second-generation antihistamines like loratadine, cetirizine, and fexofenadine offer effective allergy relief with far less drowsiness than older options. Learn how they work, their real-world pros and cons, and which one might be right for you.