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Large Print and Accessible Prescription Labels for Low Vision: What You Need to Know
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 28 2025 14Large print and accessible prescription labels help people with low vision take medications safely. Learn how to get free 18-point labels, ScripTalk audio labels, and QR code systems from your pharmacy.
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Severe Bleeding Episodes on Medications: Complications and Emergency Response
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 27 2025 14Severe bleeding on blood thinners like warfarin or DOACs is common, dangerous, and often missed. Learn the warning signs, who’s at risk, what to do in an emergency, and how to stay safe.
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Overdose Risk Without Being Judged
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 24 2025 11Learn how to talk to your doctor about overdose risk using clear, respectful language and proven strategies to avoid stigma and get life-saving tools like naloxone.
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Breastfeeding and Medications: What You Need to Know About Drug Transfer Through Breast Milk
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 21 2025 0Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs transfer into breast milk, which ones are safest, and how to minimize your baby’s exposure without stopping nursing.
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How to Confirm Monitoring Labs and Follow-Up for Medications
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 20 2025 9Learn how labs verify medication monitoring tests to ensure accurate drug levels, prevent deadly errors, and comply with federal standards. Understand verification vs. validation, common failures, and what providers should ask.
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Phantom Limb Pain: How Mirror Therapy and Medications Work Together
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 16 2025 8Phantom limb pain affects 60-85% of amputees and is caused by brain rewiring, not psychology. Mirror therapy and medications like gabapentin and amitriptyline are proven treatments that target the root cause, not just symptoms.
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REMS Programs Explained: How the FDA Manages High-Risk Medications
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 11 2025 20REMS programs are FDA-mandated safety systems for high-risk prescription drugs. They ensure benefits outweigh risks through certification, patient education, and monitoring-though they often cause delays and administrative burdens.
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How to Coordinate Care Between OB/GYN and Psychiatrist for Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 5 2025 12Learn how OB/GYNs and psychiatrists work together to safely manage psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Evidence-based guidelines, safest drugs, and practical steps for coordinated care.
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Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 1 2025 13Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses the body's stress response and can lead to adrenal crisis if undiagnosed. Learn who's at risk and what to do.
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Type A vs Type B Adverse Drug Reactions: What You Need to Know
Caspian Mortensen Dec, 1 2025 9Understand the difference between Type A and Type B adverse drug reactions - why some side effects are predictable and dose-related, while others are rare, dangerous, and genetic. Learn how to recognize them and stay safe.
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