Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2
High Blood Pressure Caused by Certain Medications: How to Monitor and Manage It
Many common medications - from ibuprofen to decongestants - can raise blood pressure. Learn which drugs cause hypertension, how to spot it early, and how to manage it safely without risking your health.
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How Your Gut Bacteria Affect Drug Side Effects and Why It Matters
Your gut bacteria can turn medications into toxins or block them entirely. Learn how microbiome-drug interactions explain unexpected side effects and why personalized medicine is finally taking them seriously.
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Pharmacogenomics: How Genetic Testing Makes Medication Safer and More Effective
Pharmacogenomics uses your DNA to predict how you’ll respond to medications, reducing side effects and improving treatment success. Learn how genetic testing is making drug therapy safer and more personalized.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: How the Gut-Brain Axis Causes Symptoms and How to Find Relief
Irritable bowel syndrome isn't just a digestive issue-it's a breakdown in communication between your gut and brain. Learn how the gut-brain axis causes symptoms and what treatments actually work, from diet to hypnotherapy.
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IVIG Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders: How Immunoglobulin Works and When It’s Used
IVIG therapy uses antibodies from healthy donors to calm overactive immune systems in autoimmune disorders. It works fast, is safe for many patients, and helps with conditions like CIDP, ITP, and Guillain-Barré syndrome - but it's costly and requires frequent infusions.
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How to Ensure Accurate Dosing Devices with Liquid Prescriptions
Learn how to prevent dangerous dosing errors with liquid medications by using the right tools-oral syringes over cups and spoons. Follow FDA and USP guidelines for accurate milliliter-based dosing.
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How to Assess Risk When Only Expired Medications Are Available
Learn how to safely assess the risks of using expired medications when no alternatives exist. Understand which drugs are dangerous past their date, how storage affects potency, and when it's better to go without.
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How to Manage Medication Costs During Medicare Part D Coverage Gaps (Donut Hole)
Learn how to manage high medication costs during Medicare Part D's coverage gap (donut hole) before it disappears in 2025. Discover proven strategies to save hundreds or thousands on prescriptions.
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Coenzyme Q10 with Statins: Does It Help Muscle Pain?
Coenzyme Q10 may help reduce muscle pain caused by statins, but evidence is mixed. Learn what studies show, the right dose to try, and how it compares to other options for statin side effects.
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Hydroxyzine and QT Prolongation: What You Need to Know About the Cardiac Risk
Hydroxyzine can cause dangerous QT prolongation and life-threatening heart rhythms, especially in older adults or those on other medications. Learn who's at risk, what to watch for, and safer alternatives.
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