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Steroid-Induced Acne and Skin Changes: Effective Topical and Lifestyle Solutions
Steroid-induced acne is a common but often misunderstood side effect of corticosteroid and anabolic steroid use. Learn how to identify it, treat it with proven topicals like tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide, and adjust your lifestyle to clear breakouts without stopping essential medication.
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Vilazodone and Diarrhea: How to Manage GI Side Effects When Starting Antidepressant Therapy
Vilazodone (Viibryd) can cause diarrhea in up to 29% of users, but most cases resolve within two weeks. Learn how food, dosing, diet, and probiotics can help you manage this common side effect and stay on treatment.
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Step Therapy Rules: How Insurance Forces You to Try Generics Before Brand-Name Drugs
Step therapy forces patients to try cheaper generics before getting approved for prescribed brand-name drugs. Learn how it works, when it fails, and how to fight denials from your insurance company.
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Hyperthyroidism and Stimulant Medications: Heart and Anxiety Risks
Hyperthyroidism and stimulant medications like Adderall can dangerously increase heart rate and anxiety. Learn why mixing them is risky, which drugs are safer, and what tests you need before starting treatment.
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Prescription Medications Illegal in Certain Countries: Check Before You Go
Many common prescription drugs are illegal in other countries-even if they're legal at home. Learn which medications are banned abroad, how to prepare legally, and what happens if you get caught.
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How to Set Achievable Adherence Goals and Track Progress for Medication Compliance
Learn how to set realistic, personalized medication adherence goals using the SMART framework and track progress with simple tools that actually work. Reduce missed doses and improve long-term health outcomes.
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How to Coordinate Care Between OB/GYN and Psychiatrist for Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Learn how to safely manage psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding by coordinating care between your OB/GYN and psychiatrist. Evidence-based guidelines, safe drug options, and a step-by-step plan for better care.
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High-Altitude Travel and Sedatives: What You Must Know About Respiratory Risks
High-altitude travel increases the risk of respiratory problems, especially when combined with sedatives. Alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opiates can dangerously suppress breathing at elevation. Learn which sleep aids are safe and what to avoid to prevent life-threatening oxygen drops.
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Medication-Induced Delirium in Older Adults: Recognizing the Signs and How to Prevent It
Medication-induced delirium in older adults is a sudden, dangerous confusion often caused by common drugs like Benadryl or benzodiazepines. Learn the signs, the top risky medications, and how to prevent it before it happens.
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Over-the-Counter Medications Past Expiration: What Really Happens When You Take Them?
Expired OTC meds aren't always dangerous-but they're not always effective either. Learn which pills are safe to use after expiration, which ones to toss, and how storage affects potency.
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Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase drug levels in your blood by blocking a key enzyme. Over 85 medications, including statins and blood pressure drugs, interact with it. Learn which ones are risky and what to do instead.
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Childhood Obesity Prevention and Family-Based Treatment: What Works Now
Family-based behavioral treatment is the most effective way to prevent and treat childhood obesity. Learn how the Stoplight Diet, daily activity, and parent-led behavior change lead to lasting results for the whole family.
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