Category: Health - Page 2

Child Medication Switches: What Parents Need to Know About Generics

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 18 2026

Switching children to generic medications can save money, but it carries hidden risks. Learn why pediatric drug switches differ from adult ones, which medications are safest to change, and how to protect your child from harmful substitutions.

Prescription Writing Errors and How to Catch Them as a Patient

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 17 2026

Prescription errors are common and dangerous, but patients can catch them. Learn the 7 key things to check on every prescription, red flags to watch for, and simple questions to ask to avoid harmful mistakes.

Opioid-Induced Itching: How Histamine and Nerve Pathways Cause It - and What Actually Works

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 16 2026

Opioid-induced itching affects up to 100% of patients after spinal morphine. It's not caused by histamine alone - it's a direct nerve signal. Learn what actually works to stop it, and why antihistamines often fail.

Urticaria: Hives, Common Triggers, and How Antihistamines Really Work

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 14 2026

Urticaria, or hives, is a common skin reaction causing itchy welts. Learn what triggers them, how antihistamines work, and when to seek stronger treatments for chronic cases.

Side Effects and Medication Adherence: How to Stay on Track When Drugs Cause Problems

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 13 2026

Side effects are the #1 reason people stop taking their meds-even when they know it’s important. Learn why adherence fails, what really works to fix it, and how to talk to your pharmacist about feeling worse on your pills.

MedWatch Reporting for Generics: How Safety Data Is Collected and Why It Matters

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 11 2026

MedWatch is the FDA's system for collecting safety data on generic drugs, but underreporting and lack of manufacturer details make it hard to track problems. Learn how reports are filed, why therapeutic inequivalence matters, and how you can help improve generic drug safety.

Glomerulonephritis: How Your Immune System Attacks Kidney Filters

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 10 2026

Glomerulonephritis is an immune system attack on the kidney's filters, leading to blood or protein in urine, swelling, and high blood pressure. Learn the types, treatments, and why early diagnosis matters.

How to Use Dosing Syringes and Oral Dispensers for Kids’ Medicines

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 8 2026

Learn how to safely and accurately give liquid medicine to kids using dosing syringes. Avoid common mistakes, choose the right syringe size, and use proven techniques to prevent overdoses and choking.

How Second and Third Generic Drugs Drive Down Prescription Prices

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 6 2026

Second and third generic drug manufacturers drive prescription prices down dramatically-often cutting costs by 60% or more compared to the first generic. Learn how competition among makers saves patients billions.

GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Loss: How These Diabetes Drugs Are Changing Obesity Treatment

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 3 2026

GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy were designed for diabetes but now lead in weight loss. They reduce appetite, improve heart health, and lower diabetes risk-yet come with high costs and side effects. Learn how they work and who benefits most.

Global Perspectives on Generics: How Countries Control Drug Costs and What Works Best

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 3 2026

Global policies on generic drugs vary widely-from China’s price-cutting auctions to the U.S.’s high-volume market. Discover how different countries balance affordability, quality, and innovation in generic medication access.

ACE Inhibitor Angioedema: How to Spot Swelling from a Drug Reaction

By : Tamsin Riverton
Date : Jan 1 2026

ACE inhibitor angioedema is a dangerous drug reaction causing sudden swelling without hives or itching. It doesn't respond to epinephrine or antihistamines. Learn the signs, who's at risk, and what actually works to treat it.