Category: Medications - Page 2

Side Effects After Switching to Generics: When to Worry

Switching between generic medications can cause side effects for some people, especially with drugs that have narrow therapeutic indices. Learn which medications are risky, what to watch for, and how to protect yourself.

Callum Laird | Jan, 11 2026 Read More

How to Evaluate Stability of Repackaged or Pillbox Medications

Repackaged and pillbox medications lose stability quickly when removed from original packaging. Learn how to assess degradation, assign safe expiration dates, and protect your meds from moisture, light, and chemical interactions.

Callum Laird | Jan, 8 2026 Read More

Formulation Differences and Side Effects: Tablets, Capsules, and Extended-Release Medications

Extended-release tablets and capsules reduce side effects by releasing medication slowly, but they're not right for everyone. Learn how formulation differences affect absorption, cost, and safety.

Callum Laird | Jan, 7 2026 Read More

How to Recognize Changes in Color, Odor, or Texture in Expired Drugs

Learn how to spot dangerous changes in expired drugs by checking color, odor, and texture. Understand what signs mean, why they matter, and how to safely dispose of degraded medications.

Callum Laird | Jan, 2 2026 Read More

Liquid Antibiotics and Reconstituted Suspensions: Why They Expire So Fast

Liquid antibiotics expire quickly because they break down in water. Learn why amoxicillin lasts 14 days in the fridge, why amoxicillin/clavulanate only lasts 10, and how to avoid using ineffective medicine.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Jan, 1 2026 Read More

Future Approaches to Changing Perceptions of Generic Drugs

Generic drugs save billions but still face distrust. Learn how new transparency efforts, biosimilars, and patient education are changing perceptions - not by lowering prices, but by building trust.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 31 2025 Read More

Levothyroxine Generics: When to Monitor TSH After Switching Products

Switching between generic levothyroxine products doesn't require routine TSH monitoring for most people. Learn who needs testing, why some patients react differently, and how to decide what's right for you.

Callum Laird | Dec, 25 2025 Read More

Bedtime vs Morning Dosing: How Timing Reduces Daytime Side Effects of Blood Pressure Medications

Changing when you take your blood pressure pill-morning vs bedtime-can reduce dizziness, fatigue, and bathroom trips during the day. Learn which patients benefit most and how to switch safely.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 21 2025 Read More

Lithium Carbonate Generics: Serum Level Considerations for Safe and Effective Treatment

Lithium carbonate generics require careful serum level monitoring due to their narrow therapeutic index. Even small differences between brands can lead to toxicity or treatment failure in bipolar disorder. Learn how to manage dosing, testing, and switching safely.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 19 2025 Read More

Adverse Event Reporting: What Pharmacists Must Know About Generic Medication Safety

Pharmacists play a critical role in spotting and reporting adverse reactions to generic medications. Learn why their reports matter, how to report correctly, and how this simple step protects public health.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 18 2025 Read More