Author: Dorian Wakefield - Page 2

Carbamazepine as a CYP Inducer: How It Disrupts Other Medications 16 Jan 2026

Carbamazepine as a CYP Inducer: How It Disrupts Other Medications

Carbamazepine is a powerful enzyme inducer that can reduce the effectiveness of birth control, blood thinners, antidepressants, and more. Learn how it affects drug metabolism, why doses must be adjusted, and what alternatives exist.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments 15 Jan 2026

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks joints, causing pain, swelling, and long-term damage. Biologic therapies target specific immune signals to slow progression, but come with risks and high costs. Early treatment is critical to prevent disability.

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Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment 14 Jan 2026

Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment

Sugar intake directly impacts how well diabetes medications work. Learn which foods to avoid, how metformin is affected, and why consistent eating habits are critical for stable blood sugar and fewer complications.

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How to Confirm Your Name and Medication on a Prescription Label 13 Jan 2026

How to Confirm Your Name and Medication on a Prescription Label

Learn how to check your prescription label to avoid dangerous medication errors. Confirm your name, dosage, and medication every time you pick up a prescription to stay safe.

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The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA 12 Jan 2026

The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA

The FDA's Purple Book is the official guide to biosimilars and interchangeable biologics in the U.S. Learn how it works, what interchangeability really means, and why state laws matter more than you think.

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When to Avoid a Medication Family After a Severe Drug Reaction 11 Jan 2026

When to Avoid a Medication Family After a Severe Drug Reaction

Not every severe drug reaction means you must avoid an entire medication family. Learn when true allergies require avoidance and when side effects don't - and how testing can free you from unnecessary restrictions.

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Why You Shouldn’t Store Medications in the Bathroom 10 Jan 2026

Why You Shouldn’t Store Medications in the Bathroom

Storing medications in the bathroom can ruin their effectiveness and pose serious health risks. Learn why heat, humidity, and easy access make this common practice dangerous-and where to store them safely instead.

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Opioids and Benzodiazepines: The Deadly Breathing Risk When Taken Together 9 Jan 2026

Opioids and Benzodiazepines: The Deadly Breathing Risk When Taken Together

Taking opioids and benzodiazepines together can stop your breathing-even at prescribed doses. Learn why this combination is deadly, who's at highest risk, and what to do if you're already on both.

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Hypertension Medications: Common Drug Interactions and Serious Complications 8 Jan 2026

Hypertension Medications: Common Drug Interactions and Serious Complications

Hypertension medications can interact dangerously with common OTC drugs like ibuprofen, supplements, and even antidepressants. Learn which combos raise risks, how to avoid complications, and what safer alternatives exist.

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How to Talk to Patients About Generic Medications: A Practical Guide for Providers 7 Jan 2026

How to Talk to Patients About Generic Medications: A Practical Guide for Providers

Learn how to effectively communicate with patients about generic medications to improve adherence, reduce costs, and build trust. Practical tips for providers on explaining bioequivalence, addressing concerns, and using proven communication frameworks.

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