WellRx: Your Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 4

Statin Intolerance Clinics: How Structured Protocols Help Patients Tolerate Cholesterol Medication
November 24, 2025
Statin Intolerance Clinics: How Structured Protocols Help Patients Tolerate Cholesterol Medication

Statin intolerance clinics use structured protocols to help patients who experience muscle side effects from cholesterol drugs. Learn how rechallenge, switching statins, and intermittent dosing can get you back on life-saving therapy.

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Alcohol and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk and INR Changes
November 23, 2025
Alcohol and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk and INR Changes

Alcohol can cause dangerous spikes in INR levels for people on warfarin, increasing bleeding risk significantly. Learn how drinking affects blood thinners, what limits are safe, and what symptoms to watch for.

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How to Communicate with Multiple Healthcare Providers About Your Medications
November 21, 2025
How to Communicate with Multiple Healthcare Providers About Your Medications

Learn how to prevent dangerous drug interactions by communicating clearly with multiple healthcare providers. Get practical steps to organize your meds, ask the right questions, and get your team on the same page.

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How to Manage Medication Refills During Extended Travel
November 19, 2025
How to Manage Medication Refills During Extended Travel

Learn how to avoid running out of medication while traveling. Get tips on early refills, international rules, packing strategies, and what to do if you lose your pills - all based on 2025 guidelines.

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Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection Without Touching Patents
November 19, 2025
Pediatric Exclusivity: How the FDA Extends Market Protection Without Touching Patents

Pediatric exclusivity gives drug makers six extra months of market protection by blocking generic approval-not by extending patents, but by creating a regulatory barrier. It’s a powerful tool that helps kids get safer medicines.

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Monitoring While on Statins: Lab Tests and Safety Considerations
November 18, 2025
Monitoring While on Statins: Lab Tests and Safety Considerations

Learn the right lab tests and safety steps when taking statins. Skip unnecessary liver checks, understand muscle pain risks, and focus on what actually matters for heart health.

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Ciprodex Ophthalmic Solution vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Ear and Eye Infections
November 18, 2025
Ciprodex Ophthalmic Solution vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Ear and Eye Infections

Ciprodex combines an antibiotic and steroid to treat ear and eye infections, but cheaper, safer alternatives exist. Learn which options work best based on your condition, cost, and medical history.

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Transform Your Health with Jamaican Dogwood: Natural Relief for Pain, Anxiety, and Sleep
November 18, 2025
Transform Your Health with Jamaican Dogwood: Natural Relief for Pain, Anxiety, and Sleep

Discover how Jamaican Dogwood offers natural relief for pain, anxiety, and sleep without the side effects of prescription drugs. A gentle, time-tested herb for holistic wellness.

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Smoking Cessation Medications: Bupropion and Drug Interactions You Need to Know
November 17, 2025
Smoking Cessation Medications: Bupropion and Drug Interactions You Need to Know

Bupropion (Zyban) is a proven tool for quitting smoking, but it can interact dangerously with other drugs. Learn how it works, who should avoid it, and what to watch out for to stay safe.

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Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications
November 17, 2025
Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications

While most people tolerate generic medications without issue, some experience adverse reactions due to differences in inactive ingredients and absorption rates-especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs like levothyroxine and warfarin.

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