Archive: 2025/11

Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban vs Dabigatran: Key Side Effect Differences You Need to Know

Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban vs Dabigatran: Key Side Effect Differences You Need to Know

Harrison Greywell Nov, 25 2025 1

Apixaban, rivaroxaban, and dabigatran are all blood thinners-but they have very different side effect profiles. Apixaban has the lowest risk of bleeding and death. Here’s what the data says about each.

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Medication Safety and Mental Health: How to Coordinate Care to Prevent Harm

Medication Safety and Mental Health: How to Coordinate Care to Prevent Harm

Harrison Greywell Nov, 24 2025 0

Medication safety in mental health requires careful coordination between patients, doctors, and pharmacists. Learn how to prevent dangerous errors with psychotropic drugs through reconciliation, monitoring, and clear communication.

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Celiac Disease: How to Live Gluten-Free and Fix Nutrient Deficiencies

Celiac Disease: How to Live Gluten-Free and Fix Nutrient Deficiencies

Harrison Greywell Nov, 23 2025 3

Celiac disease requires lifelong gluten avoidance to prevent gut damage and nutrient loss. Learn how to fix common deficiencies like iron, vitamin D, and B12 - and avoid hidden gluten that keeps you sick.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know

Harrison Greywell Nov, 22 2025 3

Hormone replacement therapy can interact with epilepsy drugs, antidepressants, thyroid meds, and even herbal supplements. Learn which combinations are risky, how patches are safer than pills, and what symptoms to watch for.

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Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Understanding Muscle Inflammation and Modern Treatment Options

Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Understanding Muscle Inflammation and Modern Treatment Options

Harrison Greywell Nov, 20 2025 5

Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are rare autoimmune diseases causing muscle weakness and inflammation. Learn how they differ, how they're diagnosed, and what modern treatments-including steroids, IVIG, and physical therapy-can do to restore function and quality of life.

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Vitamin D and Statins: What the Research Really Says About Their Interaction

Vitamin D and Statins: What the Research Really Says About Their Interaction

Harrison Greywell Nov, 19 2025 6

Vitamin D won't prevent statin muscle pain, despite what you may have heard. Learn what the latest research says about interactions, which statins matter, and what you should actually do.

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Proscar (Finasteride) vs Alternatives: What Actually Works for Hair Loss and Enlarged Prostate

Proscar (Finasteride) vs Alternatives: What Actually Works for Hair Loss and Enlarged Prostate

Harrison Greywell Nov, 18 2025 6

Proscar (finasteride) helps with hair loss and enlarged prostate, but side effects are common. Discover safer, effective alternatives like minoxidil, saw palmetto, and laser therapy that work without sexual side effects.

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Is Ondansetron Safe to Take During Pregnancy? What the Evidence Shows

Is Ondansetron Safe to Take During Pregnancy? What the Evidence Shows

Harrison Greywell Nov, 18 2025 9

Ondansetron is commonly prescribed for severe pregnancy nausea. Recent large studies show no significant increase in birth defects or other risks. Learn what the science says about safety, side effects, and alternatives.

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Compounded Medications: When Custom Formulas Are Needed

Compounded Medications: When Custom Formulas Are Needed

Harrison Greywell Nov, 17 2025 6

Compounded medications are custom-made formulas for patients who can't use standard drugs due to allergies, dosage needs, or swallowing issues. They offer vital solutions but come with risks if not made properly.

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Rosacea: Managing Facial Flushing with Topical Antibiotic Treatments

Rosacea: Managing Facial Flushing with Topical Antibiotic Treatments

Harrison Greywell Nov, 17 2025 6

Rosacea causes persistent facial redness and bumps. Topical antibiotics like ivermectin and metronidazole reduce inflammation and clear lesions, but don't stop flushing. Learn how they work, how to use them, and what else you need for real results.

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