Author: Clive Smart

Medications Safe While Breastfeeding: Evidence-Based Choices

Learn which medications are safe to take while breastfeeding, backed by evidence from LactMed, the CDC, and major medical societies. Avoid unnecessary weaning with clear, practical guidance on pain relief, antibiotics, antidepressants, and more.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic vs. Brand-Name Medications

Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic vs. brand-name medications, when generics are just as effective, how to save money, and what to do if you feel different after switching.

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Alpha-Blockers and PDE5 Inhibitors: What You Need to Know About Dizziness and Fainting Risk

Combining alpha-blockers and PDE5 inhibitors can improve prostate and erectile symptoms-but it also raises the risk of sudden dizziness and fainting. Learn how to stay safe with proper dosing, timing, and precautions.

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Acetaminophen Overdose: Recognizing Liver Damage Signs and Getting Fast Treatment

Acetaminophen overdose causes silent liver damage that can be fatal. Learn the warning signs, why timing matters, how NAC saves lives, and who’s most at risk - with facts from emergency medicine and liver specialists.

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How Age Affects Medication Side Effects and Tolerability

As people age, their bodies process medications differently, increasing the risk of side effects and reducing tolerance. Understanding these changes is key to safer prescribing and better health outcomes for older adults.

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Pediatric Dosing: Weight-Based Calculations and Double-Checks for Medication Safety

Weight-based pediatric dosing is the gold standard for safe medication use in children. Learn how to calculate doses accurately, avoid common errors, and implement life-saving double-check protocols.

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Heart Failure Medications: ACEIs, ARNI, Beta Blockers, and Diuretics Explained

ACE inhibitors, ARNI, beta blockers, and diuretics are the core medications for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Learn how they work, their real-world benefits, side effects, and why only 35% of patients get all four.

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Authorized Biologic Alternatives: How Biosimilars Work Like Generics

Biosimilars are the closest thing to generics for complex biologic drugs. Learn how they work, why they’re safer than you think, and how they’re cutting costs for patients on treatments like Humira and Herceptin.

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Digoxin Generics: Why Bioavailability and Monitoring Matter More Than You Think

Digoxin generics may be bioequivalent on paper, but individual absorption varies widely. For this narrow therapeutic index drug, switching between generics without monitoring can cause toxicity or treatment failure. Blood tests and consistency are critical.

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Warfarin and Antibiotics: How Common Drugs Can Spike Your INR Risk

Warfarin and certain antibiotics can dangerously raise your INR, increasing bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are risky, how to monitor your INR, and what to do if your levels spike.

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