Gestational Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes affects up to 10% of pregnancies. Learn how to manage blood sugar with diet, movement, and monitoring to protect your baby and your long-term health.
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How to Prepare for Allergy Testing for Antibiotic Reactions
Learn how to prepare for antibiotic allergy testing to confirm or rule out true drug reactions. Stop antihistamines, know what to expect during skin and oral tests, and discover how de-labeling can save you money and improve your care.
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Vitamin D and Thiazide Diuretics: What You Need to Know About Hypercalcemia Risk
Taking vitamin D with thiazide diuretics can raise blood calcium to dangerous levels. Learn how this interaction works, who’s at risk, and what steps to take to stay safe without stopping either medication.
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Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antihistamines: The Hidden Danger of Anticholinergic Overload
Combining tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline with first-gen antihistamines like Benadryl can cause dangerous anticholinergic overload-leading to confusion, memory loss, and increased dementia risk. Learn how to spot it and switch to safer options.
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How to Prevent Early Refills and Duplicate Therapy Mistakes in Pharmacy Practice
Learn how pharmacists can prevent dangerous early refills and duplicate therapy mistakes using proven protocols, technology, and patient-centered communication to improve medication safety and reduce harm.
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Alternative Cholesterol Medications: Ezetimibe and Bempedoic Acid for Statin-Intolerant Patients
Ezetimibe and bempedoic acid offer effective, oral alternatives for people who can't tolerate statins. Both lower LDL cholesterol with fewer muscle side effects, and bempedoic acid has proven heart benefits in large trials.
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Retinal Detachment: Emergency Symptoms and Surgical Treatment You Can't Ignore
Retinal detachment is a sight-threatening emergency. Know the six warning signs - floaters, flashes, shadows - and act fast. Surgery within 24 hours offers the best chance to save your vision.
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Why You Shouldn’t Store Medications in the Bathroom
Storing medications in the bathroom exposes them to heat, moisture, and humidity - which can weaken or ruin your pills. Learn why this common habit is dangerous and where to store your meds safely instead.
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G6PD Deficiency and Medications: How to Prevent Hemolysis
G6PD deficiency can cause life-threatening hemolysis when exposed to certain medications. Learn which drugs to avoid, safe alternatives, how testing works, and how to prevent crises - backed by WHO guidelines and real patient data.
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Blood Pressure Targets: 120/80 vs. Individualized Goals for Better Heart Health
Should your blood pressure target be 120/80 or personalized? Explore the latest guidelines, risks of aggressive treatment, and how to find the right goal for your health-backed by 2025 research.
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