The FDA requires generic drug labels to match brand-name drugs exactly, with only minor exceptions. Learn how labeling rules work, why delays in updates can be dangerous, and what changes are coming in 2025.
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Rifampin is the only antibiotic proven to cause birth control failure by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn why it's dangerous, how long the risk lasts, and what backup methods actually work.
Most OTC cough and cold medicines don't work-and some can be dangerous. Learn what ingredients to avoid, what actually helps, and safe alternatives for kids and adults.
Rhodiola may help with stress and mild depression, but combining it with antidepressants can trigger serotonin syndrome - a dangerous, potentially fatal reaction. Learn the risks, symptoms, and what to do if you're using both.
Learn how to use the OpenFDA and FAERS APIs to search for drug side effect reports. Get step-by-step guidance on querying FDA data, understanding limitations, and avoiding common mistakes.
Acute Kidney Injury is a sudden drop in kidney function that can be reversed if caught early. Learn the signs, causes, and recovery rates-and why timing matters more than anything.
Drug shortages are becoming predictable and more severe. Learn how climate change, manufacturing concentration, and low profits are driving future scarcity of essential medicines-and what can be done to stop it.
Americans pay less for generic drugs than Europeans, despite paying far more for brand-name medications. This article explains why the US generic market is uniquely competitive, how European pricing systems differ, and what this means for global drug innovation.
Many common medications cause insomnia by disrupting sleep hormones and brain chemistry. Learn which drugs are most likely to ruin your sleep and how to fix it with timing, swaps, and simple strategies - without quitting your meds.
Simple lifestyle changes like walking, eating better, and sleeping well can reduce medication needs by up to 50% for conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Learn how to work with your meds-not against them.