Author: Caden Aldridge

13
Feb
Fluoxetine Activation: How to Manage Anxiety, Insomnia, and Timing for Better Results
Mental Health

Fluoxetine Activation: How to Manage Anxiety, Insomnia, and Timing for Better Results

Fluoxetine (Prozac) can cause anxiety and insomnia at first, but timing your dose in the morning and managing your dose can help. Learn why this SSRI activates some people and how to use it safely.

Caden Aldridge
10
Feb
Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Pharma Tactics Block Cheaper Drugs
Pharmacy

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Pharma Tactics Block Cheaper Drugs

Pharmaceutical companies are using legal loopholes to block generic drugs from entering the market, costing patients billions. Learn how product hopping, REMS abuse, and withdrawal tactics undermine substitution laws-and what regulators are doing about it.

Caden Aldridge
7
Feb
Safe Use of Topical Medications and Creams in Children: A Practical Guide for Parents
Parenting Child Health

Safe Use of Topical Medications and Creams in Children: A Practical Guide for Parents

Learn how to safely use topical creams and medications on children. Discover which products are dangerous, how much to apply, and what to do in an emergency.

Caden Aldridge
4
Feb
Understanding IBD Biologics: Anti-TNF, Anti-Integrin & IL-12/23 Inhibitors Explained
Medications

Understanding IBD Biologics: Anti-TNF, Anti-Integrin & IL-12/23 Inhibitors Explained

IBD biologics like anti-TNF, anti-integrin, and IL-12/23 inhibitors target immune pathways to treat Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Learn how they work, compare effectiveness, side effects, and recent FDA approvals like risankizumab for UC in 2024. Real patient experiences and cost insights included.

Caden Aldridge
30
Jan
Heart Disease Risk Factors: Age, Family History, Smoking, and What You Can Do
Health Medicine

Heart Disease Risk Factors: Age, Family History, Smoking, and What You Can Do

Heart disease is preventable in up to 80% of cases. Learn the key risk factors - age, family history, smoking, and more - and what real actions you can take today to protect your heart.

Caden Aldridge
28
Jan
Switching Between Generic Medications: What You Need to Know
Medications

Switching Between Generic Medications: What You Need to Know

Switching between different generic medications is common and saves money, but for drugs like warfarin or levothyroxine, it can affect your health. Learn how to spot changes, protect yourself, and when to ask for consistency.

Caden Aldridge
26
Jan
Global Biosimilar Markets: Europe vs United States - Adoption, Regulation, and Growth
Pharmacy

Global Biosimilar Markets: Europe vs United States - Adoption, Regulation, and Growth

Europe led the biosimilar market with early regulation and high adoption; the U.S. is now catching up fast thanks to new rules and patent expirations. Both regions are saving billions on biologic drugs.

Caden Aldridge
26
Jan
When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why
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
24
Jan
Antibiotics and Warfarin: How to Prevent Dangerous INR Spikes and Bleeding
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
20
Jan
Taking Medications with Food: How Timing Affects Absorption and Effectiveness
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