Tag: drug side effects

Adjusting Medication Dose: Finding Your Optimal Balance of Benefits and Risks

Adjusting Medication Dose: Finding Your Optimal Balance of Benefits and Risks

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Finding the right medication dose means balancing effectiveness with safety. Learn how age, genetics, and organ function affect your dose, why some drugs need close monitoring, and what you can do to stay safe.

Cost vs Benefit: When Expensive Medications Make Sense Despite Side Effects

Cost vs Benefit: When Expensive Medications Make Sense Despite Side Effects

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Expensive medications can save lives despite harsh side effects - but only when they offer real, life-changing benefits. Learn when high-cost drugs are worth the price, how patients navigate the system, and why the U.S. drug pricing model is broken.

Hiccups Triggered by Medications: Common Causes and Proven Remedies

Hiccups Triggered by Medications: Common Causes and Proven Remedies

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Medications like dexamethasone, opioids, and chemotherapy drugs can trigger persistent hiccups. Learn the top causes, proven remedies, and what to do if you can’t stop the medicine causing them.