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St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

St. John's Wort can make birth control fail, blood thinners useless, and transplant drugs ineffective. Learn which prescription medications it interacts with and why 'natural' doesn't mean safe.

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Hypothyroidism and Statins: How to Reduce Myopathy Risk

Hypothyroidism and Statins: How to Reduce Myopathy Risk

Hypothyroidism increases the risk of statin-induced muscle damage. Learn how to reduce this risk by optimizing thyroid levels, choosing safer statins, and recognizing early warning signs before serious complications occur.

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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: How Generic Drugs Save Money Without Sacrificing Care

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: How Generic Drugs Save Money Without Sacrificing Care

Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals how generic drugs save billions by offering the same results at a fraction of the cost. Learn why some generics cost 15x more than others - and how to choose the best value.

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Warfarin and Vitamin K: How Consistent Eating Keeps Your INR Stable

Warfarin and Vitamin K: How Consistent Eating Keeps Your INR Stable

Learn how to keep your INR stable on warfarin by eating consistent amounts of vitamin K-not avoiding it. Real strategies, real results, no myths.

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DOAC Interactions with Other Medications: What You Need to Know

DOAC Interactions with Other Medications: What You Need to Know

DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban are safer than warfarin, but dangerous drug interactions still happen. Learn which medications can increase bleeding or clotting risks and how to stay protected.

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Viagra Capsules (Sildenafil) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for ED

Viagra Capsules (Sildenafil) vs Alternatives: What Works Best for ED

Compare Viagra capsules (sildenafil) with Cialis, Levitra, Stendra, and non-pill options for erectile dysfunction. Find out which treatment works best based on speed, duration, side effects, and cost.

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Stability Testing: How Pharmaceutical Companies Monitor Product Quality Long After Manufacturing

Stability Testing: How Pharmaceutical Companies Monitor Product Quality Long After Manufacturing

Stability testing ensures pharmaceutical products remain safe and effective over time. Learn how drug manufacturers monitor quality long after production, the science behind expiration dates, and why this process saves lives.

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Herbal Supplements: St. John’s Wort and Major Drug Interactions You Can’t Ignore

Herbal Supplements: St. John’s Wort and Major Drug Interactions You Can’t Ignore

St. John’s Wort can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, antidepressants, HIV meds, and transplant drugs. Learn the real risks, documented interactions, and what to do instead.

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Understanding FDA Generic Drug Approval: What Patients Need to Know

Understanding FDA Generic Drug Approval: What Patients Need to Know

Learn how the FDA ensures generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications, why they cost less, and what you need to know as a patient choosing between them.

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Genetic Factors in Statin Tolerance: How Pharmacogenomics Testing Can Help

Genetic Factors in Statin Tolerance: How Pharmacogenomics Testing Can Help

Discover how genetic testing for the SLCO1B1 gene can reveal why some people experience muscle pain on statins-and how to find a safer alternative without giving up heart protection.

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