How to Subscribe to FDA Drug Safety Alerts and Updates
Learn how to subscribe to FDA drug safety alerts for recalls, medication warnings, and health updates. Free, easy, and life-saving - get notified before your pharmacy does.
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Pediatric Excipients: Hidden Dangers of Alcohol, Sorbitol, and Benzyl Alcohol in Children's Medications
Hidden in many children's medications, excipients like alcohol, sorbitol, and benzyl alcohol can cause seizures, organ failure, and even death in infants. Learn what they are, why they're dangerous, and how to protect your child.
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VA Generic Coverage: How Veterans Affairs Formularies Control Prescription Costs and Access
The VA formulary ensures veterans get affordable, generic medications with low copays. Learn how the three-tier system works, what drugs are covered in 2025, and how to navigate prior auth and Meds by Mail.
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Alcohol Withdrawal and Liver Health: Safe Detox Strategies That Actually Work
Safe alcohol detox requires medical support to protect your liver during withdrawal. Learn the real risks, proven strategies, and what actually helps your liver heal after years of heavy drinking.
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Balance Rehabilitation: Vestibular Exercises That Prevent Falls
Vestibular exercises can dramatically reduce dizziness and prevent falls by retraining your brain to process balance signals. Learn how simple daily movements restore stability and confidence - even after years of symptoms.
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SSRI Side Effects: What to Expect from Mild to Severe
SSRIs help millions with depression and anxiety, but side effects like sexual dysfunction, weight gain, and nausea are common and often underreported. Learn what to expect-and how to manage it.
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How the FDA Ensures Generic Drug Safety Through Manufacturing Oversight
The FDA ensures generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand-name versions through strict manufacturing inspections, bioequivalence testing, and ongoing surveillance. Learn how the system works - and why you can trust your generic prescriptions.
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Specialty Prescribing: Why Specialists Stick to Brand-Name Drugs
Specialty drugs cost tens of thousands per year but are prescribed to less than 2% of people. Why do specialists keep choosing brand-name versions over cheaper alternatives? The answer lies in complex pricing, limited data, and a broken system.
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding on Blood Thinners: What Works and What to Ask Your Doctor
Heavy menstrual bleeding affects up to 70% of women on blood thinners, yet most doctors don't ask about it. Learn the proven treatments-including the IUD, tranexamic acid, and safer anticoagulants-that can help you manage bleeding without stopping your life-saving medication.
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Clarithromycin Drug Interactions: Dangerous Combinations to Avoid
Clarithromycin can cause deadly interactions with common drugs like colchicine and statins by blocking liver enzymes. Learn which combinations to avoid and safer alternatives like azithromycin.
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