Author: Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why

Doctors rarely prescribe brand-name drugs only - but when they do, it’s usually because of medical necessity. Learn why certain medications like thyroid or seizure drugs require the brand version, when generics are safe, and how to advocate for the right choice.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

Antibiotics and Warfarin: How to Prevent Dangerous INR Spikes and Bleeding

Antibiotics can cause dangerous INR spikes in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are most risky, when to test your INR, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

Taking Medications with Food: How Timing Affects Absorption and Effectiveness

Learn how food affects medication absorption, why timing matters, and which drugs require strict eating schedules to work properly. Avoid ineffective treatment and dangerous side effects.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Health Medicine

Psoriatic Arthritis Skin-Joint Link: Signs and Treatments

Psoriatic arthritis links skin and joint inflammation through the immune system. Learn the key signs - like dactylitis and nail changes - and how modern treatments can prevent joint damage and improve quality of life.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Health Medicine

Nerve Blocks and RFA: What You Need to Know About Interventional Pain Procedures

Nerve blocks offer temporary pain relief, while RFA provides long-term relief by disabling pain-signaling nerves. Learn how these interventional procedures work, who benefits most, and how they compare to surgery and medications.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Pharmacy

Acid-Reducing Medications and How They Interfere With Other Drugs

Acid-reducing medications like PPIs and H2 blockers can drastically reduce the absorption of other drugs, leading to treatment failure. Learn which medications are affected, why it happens, and how to protect yourself.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Parenting Child Health

Pediatric Sleep Apnea: How Tonsils, Adenoids, and CPAP Treat Sleep Breathing Problems in Kids

Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Surgery to remove them is the first-line treatment, but CPAP is used when surgery isn't suitable. Learn how these treatments work and what to expect.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Pharmacy

Market Competition: How Multiple Generic Drug Competitors Actually Affect Prices

Multiple generic drug competitors don't always mean lower prices. Real-world factors like complex formulations, PBMs, pay-for-delay deals, and regulatory rules often limit competition - even when many generics are approved.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

How to Manage Weight Gain and Moon Face from Corticosteroids

Learn how to manage weight gain and moon face caused by corticosteroids like prednisone. Discover practical diet, hydration, and medical strategies to reduce swelling while staying on necessary treatment.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

What Are Authorized Generics? Complete Explanation

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold without the brand label. They offer lower prices with the same ingredients, helping patients save money without changing their medication.

Caden Aldridge