Category: Medications - Page 2
Botox for Migraine: Who Benefits and How It Works
Botox for migraine is an FDA-approved preventive treatment for chronic migraine, reducing headache days by half for many patients. It works by blocking pain signals in nerves, not just relaxing muscles. Best for those with 15+ headache days a month who haven't responded to oral meds.
Grapefruit and Statins: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction
Grapefruit can dangerously increase statin levels in your blood, raising the risk of muscle damage and kidney failure. Learn which statins are risky, what to do if you're taking one, and safer alternatives.
Sulfa Drug Allergies: What You Really Need to Know About Cross-Reactivity
Most people misunderstand sulfa allergies. Learn which medications you can safely take - and which ones you really need to avoid - based on the latest medical evidence.
Long-Term Steroid Tapers: How ACTH Testing Guides Safe Adrenal Recovery
Learn how ACTH stimulation testing guides safe steroid tapering to prevent adrenal crisis. Essential for anyone on long-term steroids - including dosing schedules, test thresholds, and real-world pitfalls.
Rifampin Induction: How It Lowers Anticoagulant and Antiviral Levels
Rifampin can drastically reduce levels of anticoagulants and antivirals by boosting liver enzymes, risking clots or treatment failure. Learn how to manage this dangerous interaction safely.
What Happens When You Don't Take Your Medication as Prescribed
Skipping your prescribed medication might seem harmless, but it can lead to hospitalizations, drug resistance, and even death. Learn the real consequences-and what you can do about it.
Medicare Part D Substitution: What You Can and Can't Swap Under Current Rules
Understand how Medicare Part D substitution works in 2025 - what drugs can be swapped, how formularies control costs, and how the new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap changes your options.
Generic Drug User Fee Amendments: How GDUFA Laws Speed Up FDA Review and Lower Drug Costs
GDUFA is the law that lets the FDA collect fees from generic drug makers to speed up reviews, cut backlogs, and ensure safe, affordable drugs reach patients faster. Since 2012, it’s cut approval times by over 60%.
How to Read Medication Guides for Overdose Warnings and Antidotes
Learn how to read your medication guide to spot overdose warnings and antidotes before it's too late. Know where to look, what to do, and how to prevent accidental overdose with prescription drugs.
Litigation in Generic Markets: How Patent Disputes Delay Affordable Medicines
Patent litigation in generic drug markets is delaying affordable medicines, with brand companies using complex legal tactics to block competition. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act, Orange Book listings, and pay-for-delay deals are shaping drug prices today.