GoodRx.SU - Your Guide to Pharmaceuticals - Page 5
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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IBS-Mixed: How to Manage Alternating Constipation and Diarrhea
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 20 12IBS-Mixed causes alternating constipation and diarrhea, making daily life unpredictable. Learn how diet, stress management, and smart medication use can help you take control-without relying on one-size-fits-all fixes.
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Benzodiazepine Overdose: Emergency Treatment and Monitoring
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 20 12Benzodiazepine overdose rarely causes death alone, but combining it with opioids or alcohol increases fatal risk by 15 times. Learn the correct emergency treatment-why flumazenil is rarely used, how to monitor patients safely, and what's changing in 2025.
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Acute Kidney Injury: Sudden Loss of Function and Recovery
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 19 9Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden loss of kidney function that can be reversed if caught early. Learn the signs, causes, recovery chances, and how to prevent long-term damage.
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How to Safely Discontinue Halobetasol Treatment
Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 18 10Learn how to safely stop using halobetasol without triggering painful rebound flare-ups. Step-by-step tapering guide, alternatives, and what to expect during withdrawal.
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