GoodRx.SU - Your Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 2
How to Reduce Pill Burden with Combination Medications for Seniors
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 1 5Combination medications help seniors take fewer pills daily, improving adherence and lowering risks of hospitalization. Learn how fixed-dose combos work, when they’re best, and how to talk to your doctor about switching.
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Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Untreated Breathing Problems Raise Blood Pressure and Trigger Arrhythmias
Finnegan O'Sullivan Dec 1 10Untreated sleep apnea dramatically raises blood pressure and triggers dangerous heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation. Learn how this common sleep disorder silently damages your heart - and what you can do to stop it.
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Ulcerative Colitis: Understanding Colon Inflammation and How to Achieve Long-Term Remission
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 28 14Ulcerative colitis is a chronic colon inflammation that causes bleeding, pain, and urgency. Learn how medications, diet, and stress management can help you achieve long-term remission and live a full life.
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Generic Combination Products: When Multiple Generics Equal One Brand
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 27 14Generic combination products combine drugs and devices, but substitution rules don't match traditional generics. Learn why these products are harder to copy, why they cost more, and how the system is slowly changing.
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Routine Monitoring to Catch Medication Side Effects Early: Tests and Timelines
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 26 13Learn how routine monitoring with blood tests, symptom logs, and digital tools can catch dangerous medication side effects before they become serious. Discover what tests you need, when to get them, and how to stay safe on long-term drugs.
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Levodopa and Antipsychotics: How Opposing Dopamine Effects Worsen Symptoms
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 25 10Levodopa and antipsychotics have opposing effects on dopamine, making it dangerous to use them together. This article explains how this conflict worsens symptoms in Parkinson’s and schizophrenia patients, and what newer treatments are doing to fix it.
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School Medications: Safe Administration Guidelines for Parents
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 24 10Learn the exact steps parents must take to ensure their child's medications are safely given at school, from paperwork and labeling to handling refusals and year-end retrieval.
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Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy: How to Manage Nerve Pain and Recover with Rehab
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 23 11Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy cause nerve pain that shoots down the arm or leg. Most cases improve with physical therapy, posture fixes, and time-not surgery. Learn how to recover safely and avoid common mistakes.
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How Your Medical History Increases Your Risk of Medication Side Effects
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 22 14Your medical history - including past medications, chronic conditions, and genetic factors - directly impacts how your body reacts to drugs. Learn how polypharmacy, age, kidney disease, and genetics increase your risk of dangerous side effects - and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Digestive Enzymes: When Supplements May Help GI Symptoms
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 21 10Digestive enzyme supplements can help with GI symptoms like bloating and fatty stools-but only if you have a true enzyme deficiency. Learn when they work, which types to choose, and when to see a doctor instead.
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