Author: Evan Moorehouse - Page 2

19

Jan
Taking Medications with Food vs Empty Stomach: When It Matters

Taking Medications with Food vs Empty Stomach: When It Matters

Taking medications with or without food can make or break their effectiveness. Learn which drugs need an empty stomach, which need food, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes that reduce results or cause side effects.

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18

Jan
How to Get 90-Day Fills to Lower Prescription Costs

How to Get 90-Day Fills to Lower Prescription Costs

Learn how to get 90-day prescription fills to cut your medication costs in half. Save up to $40 a year per drug, reduce pharmacy trips, and improve adherence with simple steps anyone can take.

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17

Jan
New Antidepressants with Better Side Effect Profiles: What’s Emerging in 2026

New Antidepressants with Better Side Effect Profiles: What’s Emerging in 2026

New antidepressants like Exxua, Zuranolone, and Auvelity offer faster relief and fewer side effects than older SSRIs. Learn how they work, who they’re for, and what the real-world costs and risks are in 2026.

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11

Jan
Opioid Rotation: How Switching Medications Can Reduce Side Effects

Opioid Rotation: How Switching Medications Can Reduce Side Effects

Opioid rotation is a proven strategy to reduce side effects like nausea, drowsiness, and confusion when current pain medications stop working well. Learn how switching opioids can improve quality of life without increasing doses.

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7

Jan
GERD Management: Diet, Lifestyle, and Acid Reflux Medications

GERD Management: Diet, Lifestyle, and Acid Reflux Medications

Learn how to manage GERD with diet, lifestyle changes, and medications. Discover what triggers acid reflux, how PPIs and new drugs like vonoprazan work, and when surgery might be needed.

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4

Jan
Grief vs. Depression: How to Tell Them Apart and Support Real Recovery

Grief vs. Depression: How to Tell Them Apart and Support Real Recovery

Grief and depression share symptoms but are fundamentally different. Learn how to tell them apart, recognize warning signs, and support real recovery - whether you're grieving or helping someone who is.

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1

Jan
Melanoma Prevention, Detection, and Treatment: What You Need to Know in 2026

Melanoma Prevention, Detection, and Treatment: What You Need to Know in 2026

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but early detection can lead to a 99% survival rate. Learn how to spot warning signs, who’s at risk, and what treatments work today-backed by 2025 data.

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30

Dec
MedWatch vs VAERS: How to Report Drug and Vaccine Side Effects Correctly

MedWatch vs VAERS: How to Report Drug and Vaccine Side Effects Correctly

Learn how MedWatch and VAERS differ in tracking drug and vaccine side effects, why reporting matters, and how to file a report correctly to help improve public health safety.

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29

Dec
Government Response to Drug Shortages: Federal Actions and Policy Shifts in 2025

Government Response to Drug Shortages: Federal Actions and Policy Shifts in 2025

In 2025, the U.S. government is trying to fix drug shortages with stockpiles and executive orders-but key medicines remain unavailable. Hospitals, pharmacists, and patients are bearing the cost. Here’s what’s working, what’s failing, and why real change is still missing.

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27

Dec
Stability Testing Requirements: Temperature and Time Conditions for Pharmaceutical Products

Stability Testing Requirements: Temperature and Time Conditions for Pharmaceutical Products

Stability testing ensures pharmaceutical products remain safe and effective over time. Learn the exact temperature and time conditions required by ICH Q1A(R2) for global regulatory approval.

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