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Doctor’s Orders: Non-Adherence is Needlessly Killing Us

July 8, 2012 in Conditions & Treatments, Health, Health RSS, Health Tips, Life Lessons, Living, Living RSS, Prescription Drugs, Safety

Millions of Americans are plagued by chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. These are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all existing health problems in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there’s another, lesser-known condition that’s taking a huge toll on Americans’ ...
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Give your Medicine Cabinet a Makeover

May 15, 2012 in Health, Health Tips, Home Improvement, Housing, Prescription Drugs, Vitamins

Medicine cabinets are one of the most overlooked areas in the bathroom. People often stock them and forget to ever update products, especially as time goes on. As you age, it’s important to reassess the types of products to keep on hand for daily comfort, minor health issues or in the event of an emergency. ...
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Medication Safety for Children: Important Advice for Caregivers

April 26, 2012 in Caregivers, Grandparenting, Health, Health Tips, Living, Prescription Drugs, Relationships, Safety, Vitamins

Each year, an estimated 71,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for accidental medication poisonings, many of which are caused by dosing mistakes. Thankfully, while health care professionals or poison control resources resolve most issues, extreme cases that go untreated can result in complications, particularly in very young children. “Many well-intentioned caregivers can get mixed ...
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Do Free Samples Reduce My Costs?

September 8, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs

Everyone likes getting something for free, but it is rare for it not to cost you anything. It may cost you 3 easy payments of $19.99 or an unidentified amount of money at a later date. Drug samples are no different.  Although they are “free” when your doctor gives them to you, they will end ...
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What is a Generic Alternative?

September 4, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs

Not every brand name medication has a generic available. However, many brand name drugs do have generic alternatives. Generic alternatives are drugs that are likely to be just as safe and effective as your brand name medication. The generic alternative is in the same class or group of medications as your brand name drug, but ...
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How To Save Money on Prescription Drugs

August 29, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs

Prescription drugs can be very expensive. However, there are ways to save money when purchasing your medications. Consider the following tips: Always ask your doctor for generics. Many times brand-name medications are prescribed, even though a similar generic drug could be prescribed that would treat your condition just as well for much less money. If ...
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The Truth About Generics

August 11, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs

The quality of generic drugs vs. their brand name counterparts is a non-issue. Issues of generic drug efficacy and safety relative to brand name drugs are often raised by the group having the most to lose… the brand name pharmaceutical industry. Many facts about generic drugs are not fully appreciated. Among these are the following: ...
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Medication Safety For Seniors

September 13, 2010 in Prescription Drugs

If you’re older than 65 and take multiple medications, you should be aware of potential interactions between your drugs. These interactions can cause unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine, or even lead to hospitalization. Studies show that up to 30 percent of hospital admissions of elderly patients are linked to harmful effects ...
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Medication Safety For Seniors

July 22, 2010 in Prescription Drugs, Safety

If you’re older than 65 and take multiple medications, you should be aware of potential interactions between your drugs. These interactions can cause unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine, or even lead to hospitalization. Studies show that up to 30 percent of hospital admissions of elderly patients are linked to harmful effects ...
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Amgen Drug Approved To Fight Osteoporosis

June 9, 2010 in Prescription Drugs

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the sale of Amgen’s osteoporosis drug Prolia to help prevent fractures in postmenopausal women. Last week, the medicine received European approval. The drug, known chemically as denosumab, is considered to be Amgen’s most important for its future. The F.D.A. decision was made nearly two months before the agency’s expected ...
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