Category: Medications - Page 2

Many patients doubt generic medications work as well as brand names - even when science says otherwise. This article explores why perception, not chemistry, drives satisfaction - and how communication can improve adherence.

Caffeine can interfere with common medications like warfarin, levothyroxine, and antidepressants, reducing their effectiveness or increasing side effects. Learn which drugs are risky with coffee and how to stay safe.

Generic drugs save money, but their availability and price vary wildly around the world. Why do the same pills cost 10x more in some countries? Here’s how policy, manufacturing, and culture shape global access.

Generics save money but aren't always interchangeable. Pharmacists must know when to flag problematic ones-especially for narrow therapeutic index drugs like levothyroxine or warfarin. Learn the signs, the tools, and the steps to protect patients.

Opioids can become dangerous in liver disease due to impaired metabolism, leading to toxic buildup. Learn how liver damage changes opioid processing, which drugs are riskiest, and how to adjust doses safely.

A practical guide comparing Lasix (Furosemide) with other diuretics, covering potency, side effects, dosing, and when each drug is best suited.

A thorough comparison of Androxal (enclomiphene) with clomiphene, tamoxifen, hCG and other hormone boosters, covering mechanisms, costs, side‑effects, and when each is best.

A detailed side‑by‑side look at Strattera (Atomoxetine) versus common ADHD drugs, covering how they work, benefits, side effects, cost, and when each is the right choice.

A detailed review of amiodarone's eye side effects, covering risks, incidence, monitoring, and how to protect vision while on the drug.

A detailed side‑by‑side look at Tretinoin 0.025% versus popular retinoid alternatives, covering efficacy, side effects, cost, and how to choose the right option.