Author: Andy Dargon - Page 2
GoodRx and similar services let you pay cash for prescriptions at prices often lower than insurance copays. Learn how to compare prices, when to use them, and which drugs save you the most money.
Codeine can cause fatal overdoses in people with a genetic variation called CYP2D6 ultrarapid metabolism. Learn who's at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives to avoid life-threatening reactions.
Learn how to properly adjust antibiotic doses for kidney disease to prevent toxicity and treatment failure. Understand CrCl calculations, guideline differences, and real-world dosing strategies.
Taking levothyroxine at the wrong time can cut absorption by half. Learn the proven timing rules, what to avoid, and how bedtime dosing can work-backed by science and patient results.
Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name versions, saving patients up to 85% on costs. Learn how bioequivalence works, when to be cautious, and why generics are the smart choice for most people.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Learn how it develops, how it's managed with insulin and technology, and what new treatments are emerging.
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a food-triggered condition causing swallowing difficulties. Milk elimination and steroid slurries are top treatments. Learn what works, what doesn't, and the latest 2025 advances.
Clinical trial data shows how a drug works under ideal conditions, but real-world outcomes reveal how it performs in everyday life-with older, sicker, and more diverse patients. Understanding both is key to making informed treatment decisions.
Coronary artery disease, caused by atherosclerosis, is the leading cause of death worldwide. Learn how plaque builds up, who’s at highest risk, and what treatments actually work-from lifestyle changes to modern medications and procedures.
Sterile manufacturing for injectables demands extreme cleanliness to prevent life-threatening infections. Learn the key requirements, methods, costs, and real-world failures behind making safe injectable drugs.