Category: Medicines - Page 2
Methadone and Buprenorphine Side Effects for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Methadone and buprenorphine help treat opioid use disorder but come with different side effects. Methadone can cause heart issues and drowsiness; buprenorphine may lead to mouth pain and inadequate craving control. Understanding these differences helps you choose the right treatment.
- Dec 16, 2025
- Connor Back
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Migraine Combination Medications: Generic Options and Real-World Effectiveness
Discover how generic migraine combination meds like sumatriptan/naproxen and acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine deliver better relief at a fraction of the cost. Learn which ones work, who they’re for, and how to use them safely.
- Dec 5, 2025
- Connor Back
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Medications Never to Put in Household Trash: A Safety List
Certain medications like fentanyl patches and Opana must be flushed down the toilet-not thrown in the trash-to prevent accidental overdose deaths. Learn the FDA's official flush list and safe disposal methods for all other drugs.
- Dec 4, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Health
Switching to generic maintenance medications can save hundreds per month without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn how to make the transition safely, when to be cautious, and what to do if you feel worse.
- Dec 4, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Cancer Medication Combinations: Why Bioequivalence for Generics Is So Hard
Generic cancer drugs save money, but combining them raises serious bioequivalence risks. Learn why standard approval rules fail for combo therapies-and what’s being done to fix it.
- Dec 3, 2025
- Connor Back
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OTC Heartburn Medications: Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs Explained
Learn how antacids, H2 blockers, and PPIs work for heartburn - and which one is right for your symptoms. Get clear, practical advice on safe use, timing, and when to see a doctor.
- Dec 2, 2025
- Connor Back
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Biosimilar Medications: Are They Safe and Effective? The Real Facts
Biosimilar medications are as safe and effective as their brand-name biologic counterparts, backed by over a billion patient treatment days and global regulatory approval. Learn the facts behind the myths.
- Dec 1, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Azoles and Tacrolimus: How Drug Interactions Cause Dangerous Level Spikes and Kidney Damage
Azoles like voriconazole and posaconazole can cause dangerous spikes in tacrolimus levels, leading to kidney damage in transplant patients. Learn how to prevent this life-threatening interaction with proven protocols and safer alternatives.
- Dec 1, 2025
- Connor Back
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Medication Errors with Generics: Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Risks and How to Stop Them
Look-alike, sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how similar names and packaging lead to dangerous mix-ups-and what patients and providers can do to stop them.
- Nov 27, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus Generic Issues
Generic versions of cyclosporine and tacrolimus save money but carry risks for transplant patients due to narrow therapeutic windows. Learn why switching between generics can cause rejection or toxicity-and how to protect your transplant.
- Nov 24, 2025
- Connor Back
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