Fluoxetine (Prozac) can cause anxiety and insomnia when first taken due to its activating properties. Learn how timing, dose, and lifestyle changes can reduce side effects and improve sleep. Most people adjust within 4-8 weeks.
Combining gabapentinoids with opioids can silently suppress breathing, especially in older adults and those with lung conditions. Learn why this common pain combo is now considered dangerous and what to do if you're taking both.
Switching children to generic medications can seem harmless, but for kids on chronic or high-risk drugs, even small changes can lead to serious health risks. Learn why generics aren't always safe for children and what parents can do to protect their child's treatment.
Boxed warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs. Learn how these warnings are added, updated, and tracked over time-and why staying informed can save lives.
Biologic patent protection in the U.S. gives drugmakers 12 years of exclusivity before biosimilars can enter, with complex legal barriers delaying competition. Learn how patent thickets, high development costs, and regulatory hurdles keep prices high and patients waiting.
Antiviral medications treat viral infections like flu, COVID-19, and hepatitis C by blocking virus replication. Effective when taken early, they reduce hospitalizations and can even cure some infections. Learn which drugs work, when to use them, and what to watch out for.
Nurses play a key role in helping patients understand that generic medications are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs. Learn how they use simple, evidence-based counseling to improve adherence and prevent dangerous misunderstandings.
Storing medications in the bathroom exposes them to heat and moisture, which can reduce potency, cause dangerous side effects, and put kids and pets at risk. Learn where to store them safely instead.
Clinical trial data shows how drugs perform under ideal conditions, but real-world side effects reveal what actually happens when millions use them. Learn the key differences and why both matter for your safety.
Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic medications, why they're just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs, and how to save money without compromising your health.
