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Combining SSRIs and NSAIDs can raise upper GI bleeding risk by 75%. Learn how this dangerous interaction works, who’s most at risk, and what steps you can take to protect yourself - including safer alternatives and essential preventive measures.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can dramatically improve motor symptoms for Parkinson’s patients who respond to levodopa. Learn who qualifies, how the procedure works, what to expect after surgery, and why so many eligible patients never get screened.

Learn how to properly store light-sensitive medications and eye drops to maintain their effectiveness. Avoid common mistakes like bathroom storage and clear containers that can reduce potency by up to 50%.

Rifampin can make hormonal birth control ineffective by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn why only rifampin - not other antibiotics - causes contraceptive failure, how long the risk lasts, and what backup methods actually work.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome causes sudden muscle weakness and can lead to paralysis. IVIG treatment is the standard first-line therapy, helping patients recover faster by calming the immune attack on nerves. Early treatment is critical.

Many seniors take too many medications that no longer help-or may even harm them. Learn when and how to safely stop or reduce drugs through deprescribing, a proven way to improve safety, reduce side effects, and boost quality of life.

Generic combinations are transforming the pharmaceutical industry by offering improved versions of old drugs with better delivery systems. Learn how regulatory changes, market demand, and manufacturing advances are driving growth in super generics.

Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis both replace kidney function, but they work differently. Learn how each affects your body, lifestyle, and long-term health-so you can choose what fits you best.

Learn the average 2024 copay costs for generic vs. brand name drugs under Medicare and private insurance. Discover how to save hundreds a year by choosing generics and understanding your plan's tiered system.

Learn how to read OTC drug facts labels step by step to avoid dangerous mistakes, prevent overdoses, and use over-the-counter medicines safely without a doctor’s help.

Citalopram and escitalopram are effective antidepressants but carry QT prolongation risks at higher doses. Learn the safe limits, who’s at risk, and how to monitor for heart rhythm issues safely.

Specialty medications cost thousands per month, but proven strategies like biosimilars, narrow pharmacy networks, and treatment setting changes can slash costs by 40-50%. Learn how to save without sacrificing care.