Author: Anton Enright
Anticholinergic Effects of Antihistamines: Dry Mouth, Constipation, Urinary Issues
First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl can cause dry mouth, constipation, and urinary issues due to anticholinergic effects. Learn why second-generation options are safer and how to switch for better health.
Gastrointestinal Combination Products: Generic Availability and Alternatives
Learn which gastrointestinal combination products have generic versions, what alternatives exist when they don't, and how insurance rules affect your access. Real-world guidance for patients managing H. pylori, GERD, and IBS.
How to Discuss Prescription Costs Before Filling Your Medication
Discover how to discuss prescription costs before filling to avoid surprise bills. Steps: check formulary tiers, use GoodRx, ask providers about generics. Medicare's new $2,000 cap and $35 insulin limit help. Real stories show hundreds saved. Practical tips included.
Prednisone and Prednisolone Side Effects: What to Expect Short-Term and Long-Term
Prednisone and prednisolone work fast to reduce inflammation but come with serious short- and long-term side effects. Learn what to expect, how to manage risks, and when to ask for alternatives.
Bupropion Side Effects: What You Need to Know About Insomnia, Anxiety, and Seizure Risk
Bupropion can help with depression and smoking cessation without sexual side effects, but it carries risks like insomnia, anxiety, and seizures. Learn how to manage these side effects safely and who should avoid it.
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia in Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know
Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are common and dangerous in kidney disease. Learn how impaired kidney function disrupts sodium balance, the risks of wrong treatments, and what you can do to stay safe.
Anaphylaxis: Recognizing Severe Allergic Reactions and When to Use Epinephrine
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate epinephrine. Learn how to recognize the signs, use an auto-injector correctly, and why delaying treatment can be fatal.
Cough and Allergy Medications During Lactation: What You Need to Know About Infant Sedation Risks
Learn which cough and allergy medications are safe while breastfeeding - and which ones can cause dangerous infant sedation. Get clear, science-backed guidance on what to take and what to avoid.
Rationing Medications: How Ethical Decisions Are Made During Drug Shortages
When critical medications run out, hospitals must make painful ethical choices. Learn how rationing works, why most systems fail, and what's being done to make it fairer for patients and providers.
Telemedicine Prescriptions and Generics: What You Need to Know in 2026
Telemedicine prescriptions for generics are easy and widely available, but controlled substances like buprenorphine face strict new DEA rules in 2026. Know what’s allowed, what’s not, and how to navigate the system.
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