Author: Alan Burity Vitulo
Insurance and Medication Changes: How to Navigate Formularies Safely in 2025
Learn how to navigate insurance formulary changes safely in 2025 - what they are, why they happen, and how to protect your medication access without costly surprises.
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Alcohol and Sleep Medications: The Hidden Danger of Combined Sedation
Mixing alcohol with sleep medications like Ambien or Lunesta can cause deadly sedation, slowed breathing, memory loss, and sleep-driving. No amount is safe. Learn the risks, the science, and what to do instead.
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Statin-Induced Muscle Pain: Understanding Myalgia and Myositis
Statin-induced muscle pain isn't always harmless. Myalgia is common, but myositis and immune-mediated myopathy can cause lasting damage. Learn the signs, when to test, and what to do next.
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How Drug Shortages Are Delaying Treatment and Endangering Patients
Drug shortages are delaying critical treatments, increasing medical errors, and forcing patients to skip doses. Learn how this crisis impacts care, who’s most at risk, and what you can do.
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Contamination Controls: Preventing Adulteration in Generic Drug Manufacturing
Contamination controls in generic drug manufacturing prevent harmful adulteration through cleanroom standards, real-time monitoring, and strict cleaning protocols. Learn how facilities avoid cross-contamination and meet FDA requirements.
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Insurance Coverage of Generic Combinations vs Individual Generics: What You Pay and Why
Generic combination drugs aren't always cheaper than buying the same meds separately. Learn how insurance plans decide coverage, why costs vary, and how to save money on your prescriptions.
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Steroids with NSAIDs: How the Combination Raises GI Bleeding Risk and How to Prevent It
Combining steroids and NSAIDs can multiply the risk of life-threatening GI bleeding. Learn why this happens, who's most at risk, and how to prevent it with proven strategies like PPIs and safer NSAID alternatives.
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Adolescents and Psychiatric Medications: How to Monitor for Suicidal Ideation
Adolescents on psychiatric medications need close monitoring for suicidal ideation, especially in the first weeks of treatment. Learn the warning signs, best practices, and how families and providers can work together to keep teens safe.
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ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: What You Need to Know About Interactions and Cross-Reactivity
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are both used for high blood pressure and kidney protection, but combining them increases serious risks like hyperkalemia and kidney failure without added benefits. Learn why doctors avoid this mix and what to do instead.
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How the FDA Monitors Generic Drug Safety After Approval
The FDA monitors generic drug safety after approval using real-world data, adverse event reports, and market analysis to catch manufacturing defects and therapeutic issues. Learn how the system works - and where it still has gaps.
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