Category: Medications - Page 3

Medicaid saves billions by using generic drugs, which make up 90% of prescriptions but only 18% of spending. For low-income patients, generics mean affordable copays-often under $7-instead of $50+ for brand names.

Learn how allergy shots and sublingual tablets work to desensitize your immune system to allergens. Compare effectiveness, convenience, safety, and who benefits most from each treatment.

Food can make your medication work better, worse, or even dangerous. Learn simple rules to avoid harmful interactions with common foods like grapefruit, dairy, and leafy greens - and how to take your pills safely every time.

Automated refills for generic medicines help patients stay on track with chronic meds by reducing missed doses and eliminating refill reminders. Learn how online pharmacies make this work, the real benefits, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Many common medications - from antidepressants to blood pressure pills - can cause sexual side effects like low desire, erectile dysfunction, or delayed orgasm. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause problems and what you can do about it.

Learn how to safely store medicines away from household chemicals to prevent accidental poisonings, maintain drug effectiveness, and protect children and pets. Simple, proven steps for every home.

The FDA allows generic drug makers to skip human trials when lab tests prove the drug dissolves the same as the brand. This science-backed shortcut saves time, money, and gets affordable medicines to patients faster.

Green tea can affect warfarin's effectiveness by altering INR levels. Learn how much is safe, why matcha is riskier, and what to do if your blood clotting numbers change.

Ibandronate sodium can cost hundreds per month, but insurance, coupons, and patient assistance programs can slash your out-of-pocket expenses. Learn how to get it for as little as $10 a month.

Pentosan polysulfate is an emerging oral treatment for shoulder pain caused by cartilage wear. Unlike injections or surgery, it works slowly to repair joint tissue with minimal side effects - offering hope for those seeking non-invasive relief.