Most medications pass into breast milk in tiny amounts and are safe for babies. Learn how drugs transfer, which ones to watch for, and how to keep breastfeeding while taking necessary medicines.
Keep a medication journal to track how your body reacts when switching to generic drugs. Learn what to record, which medications need it most, and how to use your journal to talk to your doctor.
Many patients take separate generic pills instead of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) to save money or get flexible dosing. But this 'de facto combination' can be risky - with untested interactions, lower adherence, and hidden safety issues. Here’s what you need to know.
Second and third generic drug manufacturers drive prescription prices down by 50% or more. Learn how competition after patent expiry saves billions and why fewer competitors can lead to higher costs.
Insurers prefer generic drugs because they're 80-85% cheaper than brand names and just as effective. Learn how formularies work, why some drugs get blocked, and what you can do to save money.
Learn how the FDA uses bioequivalence studies to prove generic drugs work just like brand-name versions. Understand the 80-125% rule, PK parameters, and why generics are safe and effective.
Benzodiazepines can cause memory loss, increase fall risk, and lead to dependence. Learn how these drugs affect the brain, why tapering slowly is critical, and what steps you can take to reduce harm.
Parkinson’s disease causes tremor, stiffness, and movement issues due to dopamine loss. Dopamine replacement with levodopa helps manage symptoms, but long-term use brings challenges like wearing-off and dyskinesia. Learn how treatment works and what patients experience.
Vertigo and dizziness are not the same. Vertigo means you feel spinning, often from inner ear issues like BPPV. Dizziness is lightheadedness, often from low blood pressure or anxiety. Knowing the difference can save you months of misdiagnosis.
Generic drugs now make up over 90% of U.S. prescriptions, saving billions annually. This is their story - from dangerous 19th-century medicines to the Hatch-Waxman Act and modern supply chain challenges.