Learn which antidepressants cause weight gain, how much weight people typically gain, and how to manage it without stopping your medication. Bupropion is the only one linked to weight loss.
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Medication Therapy Management helps pharmacists optimize drug use, reduce costs, and improve adherence-especially with generic drugs. Learn how this free service saves patients hundreds monthly and prevents dangerous medication errors.
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Multiple System Atrophy (MSA-P) is a rare, fast-progressing neurological disorder with severe movement and autonomic symptoms. Unlike Parkinson’s, it responds poorly to treatment and typically leads to death within 6-10 years.
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Lidocaine, capsaicin, and NSAID gels offer targeted pain relief without the side effects of oral pills. Learn how each works, which is best for your pain, and how to use them safely.
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Learn how to spot, document, and report dangerous medication mistakes in elderly patients. Understand common errors, what to do when things go wrong, and how to protect your loved one’s health.
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A shared medication calendar helps families and caregivers coordinate doses, avoid dangerous interactions, and reduce missed pills. Learn how to set one up with free tools or specialized apps for better safety.
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Cyclosporine, lifitegrast, and punctal plugs are three proven treatments for chronic dry eye. Learn how each works, their pros and cons, and which one may be right for your symptoms and lifestyle.
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Learn how to read prescription and over-the-counter medication labels to avoid dangerous errors. Understand active ingredients, dosage instructions, warnings, and what’s changing in drug labeling for safer use.
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Anaphylaxis from medications is sudden, deadly, and often misdiagnosed. Learn the signs, why epinephrine is the only life-saving treatment, and how to prevent fatal delays in care.
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Many anticonvulsants reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, patches, and rings, raising the risk of unplanned pregnancy. Learn which seizure meds interfere, which birth control methods still work, and what to do now.
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