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Neuropathy in Diabetes: How to Manage Pain and Protect Nerves
Learn how to manage diabetic neuropathy pain and protect your nerves with proven strategies-from blood sugar control and FDA-approved medications to non-drug options like TENS and exercise.
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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Fournier’s Gangrene: What You Need to Know Now
SGLT2 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but carry a rare risk of Fournier’s gangrene-a life-threatening infection. Know the early signs, act fast, and protect your health.
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How to Use OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to Access Drug Side Effect Reports
Learn how to use the OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to access free, real-world drug side effect reports from the FDA. Get started with queries, understand the data, avoid common mistakes, and use it safely for research or personal insight.
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Alcohol and Weight Loss: How Calories, Appetite, and Strategy Affect Your Results
Alcohol can sabotage weight loss by adding empty calories, slowing fat burning, and increasing hunger. Learn how to reduce its impact with smart choices and proven strategies.
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Calcium, Iron, and Mineral Interactions with Medications: What You Need to Know
Calcium and iron supplements can block the absorption of antibiotics, thyroid meds, and heartburn drugs. Learn how to time your doses correctly to avoid dangerous interactions and ensure your medications work as they should.
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Elderly Patients Switching to Generics: What You Need to Know About Safety and Effectiveness
Elderly patients often switch to generic medications to save money, but concerns about safety and effectiveness are common. Learn what really matters when switching generics in older adults, which drugs need extra care, and how to avoid risks.
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Alcohol and Diabetes Medications: How Drinking Affects Blood Sugar and Liver Health
Drinking alcohol while on diabetes meds can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar and damage your liver. Learn how metformin, insulin, and sulfonylureas interact with alcohol-and what steps you can take to stay safe.
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Prescription Medications Illegal in Certain Countries: Check Before You Go
Many prescription drugs legal at home are banned overseas. From Adderall in Japan to codeine in Dubai, traveling with meds can land you in jail. Here’s what you need to know before your next trip.
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Long-term Solutions: Building Resilience into the Drug Supply to Prevent Critical Shortages
Drug shortages are rising because supply chains are built for cost, not safety. Learn how buffer stocks, supplier diversification, cybersecurity, and smarter regulations can create a resilient system that keeps life-saving medicines available when they’re needed most.
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Kava and Sedative Medications: What You Need to Know About Liver and Sedation Risks
Kava may help with anxiety, but mixing it with sedative medications can cause severe liver damage and dangerous drowsiness. Learn the real risks, who’s most at risk, and what to do if you’re using both.
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OTC to Prescription Switches: What Consumers Need to Know About Safety
OTC switches make medications easier to access, but they also remove doctor oversight. Learn how to use these drugs safely, avoid dangerous interactions, and protect yourself from hidden risks.
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How to Search FDA’s Drugs@FDA Database for Official Drug Information
Learn how to search the FDA's Drugs@FDA database to find official drug approval records, labels, and review documents. A practical guide for patients, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals.
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