Category: Drug Information

Jonathan Neal

Generic Appearance Changes: Why Your Pill Looks Different and What to Do About It

Generic pills often look different from brand-name versions or even from one refill to the next. Learn why this happens, how it affects adherence, and what steps you can take to stay safe and on track with your medication.

Daniel Whittaker

Antihypertensive Combination Generics: What’s Available and How to Get Them

Discover which antihypertensive combination generics are available, how much they cost, and why insurance sometimes blocks them. Learn how these pills improve adherence and lower blood pressure with fewer daily doses.

Jonathan Neal

How to Time Your Medications to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions

Learn how to time your medications correctly to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Simple changes like spacing pills 2-4 hours apart can prevent side effects, boost effectiveness, and keep you safe without switching drugs.

Jonathan Neal

Post-Market Surveillance: How the FDA Monitors Generic Drugs After Approval

The FDA monitors generic drugs after approval using real-world data, patient reports, and AI tools to catch safety issues that clinical trials miss. Learn how FAERS, Sentinel, and MedWatch keep millions of users safe.

Jonathan Neal

Licorice Root and Blood Pressure Medications: How It Reduces Effectiveness

Licorice root can reduce the effectiveness of blood pressure medications by raising sodium levels and lowering potassium, leading to dangerous spikes in blood pressure. Even small daily amounts can interfere with common drugs like lisinopril and amlodipine.

Daniel Whittaker

Grapefruit and Statins: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions

Grapefruit can dangerously increase statin levels in your blood, raising the risk of muscle damage and kidney failure. Learn which statins are affected, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.

Jonathan Neal

Gastrointestinal Medications: Why Absorption Problems Affect Your Treatment

Many gastrointestinal medications fail because of poor absorption in the gut. Learn how pH, food, disease, and formulation affect drug effectiveness-and what you can do about it.

Daniel Whittaker

Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: Risk of Over-Replacement Explained

Ashwagandha can dangerously raise thyroid hormone levels when taken with levothyroxine, leading to over-replacement and serious health risks. Learn why doctors advise against combining them and what to do instead.

Jonathan Neal

Medicare Part D Substitution: What You Can and Can't Swap Under Current Rules

Understand how Medicare Part D substitution works in 2025 - what drugs can be swapped, how formularies control your choices, and how the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap changes everything. Know your rights and protect your health.

Jonathan Neal

Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know

Switching from brand-name to generic medication saves money without sacrificing effectiveness for most people. Learn when it's safe, when to be cautious, and what to watch for after the switch.