Author: Helen Sutherland

30 Dec 2025

Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Why This Drug Combo Can Be Life-Threatening

Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can multiply your risk of dangerous internal bleeding. Learn why this common mix is life-threatening and what safer alternatives actually work.

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27 Dec 2025

Grapefruit and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know Before Eating It

Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and tacrolimus, raising the risk of kidney damage and infection. Even one glass can cause toxicity. Learn which drugs are affected and what to do if you accidentally eat it.

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26 Dec 2025

Cleanroom Standards for Generic Drug Quality: What Manufacturers Must Know

Cleanroom standards ensure generic drugs are safe and effective by controlling airborne particles and microbes. Learn how FDA and EU regulations define cleanroom grades, costs, compliance risks, and what manufacturers must do to stay compliant.

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25 Dec 2025

Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment

Sugar intake can make diabetes medications less effective, increase side effects, and raise the risk of dangerous blood sugar swings. Learn which foods to avoid, how low-GI foods help, and why diet is just as important as your prescription.

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24 Dec 2025

How to Prepare Unused Medications for Take-Back Events: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to safely prepare unused medications for take-back events to prevent misuse and environmental harm. Simple steps to protect your family and community.

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23 Dec 2025

Diabetes Technology: CGMs, Smart Pens, and Apps That Help Manage Blood Sugar Daily

CGMs, smart insulin pens, and diabetes apps are transforming how people manage blood sugar daily. Learn how these technologies work, who benefits most, and what to expect when you start using them.

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22 Dec 2025

Common Medications That Cause Allergies and Hypersensitivity: What You Need to Know

Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin or NSAIDs aren't. Learn which medications really cause true allergies, how to tell the difference, and why getting tested could save your life-and lower healthcare costs.

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21 Dec 2025

Rosuvastatin Potency and Side Effects: What to Monitor

Rosuvastatin is one of the most potent statins for lowering LDL cholesterol, but it requires careful monitoring for side effects like muscle pain, kidney changes, and elevated blood sugar. Know what to check and when.

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20 Dec 2025

How Advertising Shapes Perceptions of Generic Medications

Advertising for brand-name drugs shapes patient and doctor perceptions, making generics seem inferior-even though they’re chemically identical. Learn how marketing tricks influence prescriptions and what you can do to choose wisely.

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19 Dec 2025

Generic Drug User Fees: How FDA Funding Powers Faster Generic Medication Approvals

Generic drug user fees fund FDA reviews, cutting approval times from years to months. Learn how GDUFA works, who pays, and why it saves patients billions.

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