Archive: 2025/12

Authorized Generics: Same Drug, Different Label

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold under a generic label. Learn how they work, why they're cheaper, and what you need to know as a patient.

How to Teach Family Members to Recognize Overdose Symptoms

Teach your family how to recognize overdose signs like unresponsiveness, slow breathing, and blue skin. Learn how to use naloxone, call 911, and perform rescue breathing-skills that can save a life at home.

How to Search FAERS Side Effect Reports: Practical Tips for Patients and Researchers

Learn how to search FDA's FAERS database for side effect reports using the Public Dashboard and VisDrugs. Understand what the data really means - and what it doesn't - to make smarter health decisions.

How to Read Prescription Labels to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions

Learn how to read prescription labels to spot dangerous drug interactions. Know where to look, what the warnings mean, and how to avoid life-threatening reactions with your medications.

Fiber Supplements and Constipation: When to Take Them With Medications

Fiber supplements like psyllium help with constipation but can interfere with medications if not timed correctly. Learn the safe window to take them apart from drugs like metformin, thyroid meds, and lithium.

Yoga and Tai Chi for Pain: Gentle Movement That Actually Works

Yoga and tai chi are proven, gentle ways to reduce chronic pain without drugs. Backed by science and used in top medical centers, these practices improve mobility, sleep, and mental well-being-without side effects.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: CPAP Therapy and Alternative Treatments That Actually Work

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts sleep and increases health risks. CPAP is the gold standard treatment, but many struggle with adherence. Discover effective alternatives like oral appliances, positional therapy, and implants - and how to choose what works best for you.

Generic vs Brand Name Drugs: What the Label Really Tells You

Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name versions, but cost up to 90% less. Learn how the FDA ensures therapeutic equivalence, what label differences really mean, and when to choose generics safely.