Author: Christian Longpré - Page 2

Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it destroys sleep quality by fragmenting sleep, worsening apnea, and reducing REM and deep sleep. The next-day effects include impaired cognition, emotional instability, and long-term health risks.

Generic drugs save up to 85% on medication costs and are just as effective as brand-name versions for most people. Learn when generics work perfectly - and when you should stick with the brand.

Mouth sores from medications like chemotherapy and radiation are common and painful, but preventable. Learn proven methods like ice chips, benzydamine rinses, and proper oral care to reduce risk and manage symptoms effectively.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most researched psychological treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. Learn how it works, why it’s effective, and how to get started with evidence-based techniques that actually change your life.

Statins lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks, but they can slightly raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk in some people. Learn who’s at risk, how it happens, and what to do about it.

Learn how to talk to your doctor and pharmacist about prescription costs before filling your medication. Avoid surprise bills, find cheaper alternatives, and use tools like GoodRx and Medicare’s Plan Finder to save money.

Learn how to get 90-day prescription fills to cut your medication costs in half. Save up to $39 a year per drug with no extra effort-just ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Prednisone and prednisolone are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs with serious short-term and long-term side effects. Learn what to expect, how to reduce risks, and when to seek help.

Learn how workplace accommodations for medication side effects work under the ADA. Get real examples, legal rights, employer obligations, and what to do if you're struggling with drowsiness, nausea, or brain fog from prescribed drugs.

Learn how to request a tier exception to lower your medication copays. Save hundreds a year by moving high-cost drugs to lower tiers with proper medical documentation.

Sudden shortness of breath could signal a pulmonary embolism - a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs. Learn the key symptoms, how doctors diagnose it quickly, and why ignoring early signs can be deadly.

Prescribers remain cautious about substituting generic drugs for narrow therapeutic index (NTI) medications due to risks of therapeutic failure or toxicity. Despite FDA assurances, many doctors prefer brand-name NTI drugs for stability, especially with warfarin, levothyroxine, and tacrolimus. State laws, communication gaps, and real-world errors fuel ongoing debate.