Author: Declan Frobisher

Lithium, valproate, and carbamazepine are key mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder, but each carries dangerous drug interactions. Learn how NSAIDs, birth control, and other meds can affect levels and cause toxicity.

Generic drugs save Americans $445 billion a year-90% of prescriptions but only 12% of spending. See the real numbers behind the savings, why generics are just as effective, and how patent tactics block lower prices.

MedWatch is the FDA's system for tracking adverse events from drugs, devices, and cosmetics. Learn how it works, who reports, why it matters, and how you can help improve patient safety.

Prior authorization for NTI drugs like levothyroxine and phenytoin often blocks brand-name versions despite safety risks. Learn why insurers require them, how state laws are changing, and what to do if your prescription is denied.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, managed with levothyroxine and TSH monitoring. Learn how TSH guides treatment, when to test, and what to do if you still feel unwell despite normal labs.

Learn how adverse event rates are calculated in clinical trials, why simple percentages mislead, and why the FDA now requires exposure-adjusted methods like EAIR for accurate safety assessment.

Switching between different generic medications can be safe - or risky, depending on the drug. Learn which generics are interchangeable, which ones need caution, and how to protect yourself from dangerous changes.

Discover how non-scale victories like better sleep, more energy, and improved lab results prove real health progress - even when the scale doesn’t budge. Learn why weight isn’t the best measure of success.

Contamination controls in generic drug manufacturing prevent harmful adulteration through strict cleanroom standards, rapid testing, and human process discipline. Without them, even trace residues can cause recalls, regulatory shutdowns, and patient harm.

Pediatric medication errors often stem from weight miscalculations. Learn how weight-based verification systems-using kilograms, EHR alerts, dual checks, and standardized protocols-can prevent life-threatening dosing mistakes in children.

Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss in adults under 50, caused by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that prevents the stapes from vibrating. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated with surgery or hearing aids, and why early intervention matters.

Governments don't set prices for generic drugs - they build systems that force competition to do it. Learn how FDA approvals, FTC enforcement, and market dynamics keep generics affordable without direct price controls.