Pharmacy reimbursement laws determine how much pharmacists get paid for generic drugs. From MAC pricing to PBM spreads and Medicare's new $2 list, understand how these rules affect your out-of-pocket costs and access to affordable medications.
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When standard antidepressants fail, treatment-resistant depression requires advanced strategies like augmentation with aripiprazole, esketamine, or rTMS. Learn what actually works based on clinical trials and real-world outcomes.
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Prolactinomas are the most common type of pituitary tumor, causing hormone imbalances that affect fertility, libido, and energy. Learn how cabergoline, surgery, and radiation work-and what to expect long-term.
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Learn which allergy medications are safe during pregnancy, by trimester. Discover the safest antihistamines, nasal sprays, and what to avoid-backed by current medical guidelines.
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Triptans are a top choice for migraine relief, but they come with serious risks like heart strain, serotonin syndrome, and medication-overuse headaches. Learn who should avoid them, why they sometimes fail, and what to do next.
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Many medications, especially steroids and opioids, can trigger persistent hiccups. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause them, what actually works to stop them, and how to talk to your doctor about this overlooked side effect.
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Phenytoin and warfarin interact in two phases: an early spike in INR from protein displacement, followed by a dangerous drop due to enzyme induction. This requires close INR monitoring and careful dose adjustments to avoid bleeding or clotting.
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a rare but life-threatening reaction to antipsychotics and other dopamine-blocking drugs. Recognizing its four key symptoms-rigidity, fever, mental changes, and autonomic instability-can save lives.
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Taking five or more medications increases your risk of side effects, falls, hospital stays, and even death. Learn how polypharmacy works, why it's dangerous, and what you can do to stay safe.
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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like levofloxacin can increase tendon rupture risk, especially in older adults and those with kidney issues. NSAIDs don't raise the risk but can mask early warning signs. Know the facts before taking these drugs.
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