Category: Medicine

These posts provide information about different types of medicine. However, we highly suggest you contact your doctor before deciding to take medicine.

The Beers List of Medications for Aging Adults: What to Know

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Many aging adults have never heard of the Beers List of Medications, but this list is incredibly important in managing your health. As we age, many of us often find ourselves grappling with chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, Diabetes, or Arthritis. The kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal tract also become less effective at filtering… Read more »

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Why You Need Prescription Delivery

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During this time of crisis, it’s incredibly important to do everything you can to stay safe. If you’re in need of essential prescriptions, your pharmacy may offer prescription delivery straight to your home. To say that Americans are facing trying times right now is an understatement. The COVID–19 pandemic has left many people worried, anxious,… Read more »

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What to Know About Epilepsy Treatment and Symptoms This Epilepsy Awareness Month

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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and with epilepsy affecting nearly 1.2 percent of the population at some point, it’s important to understand the potential causes, symptoms, and epilepsy treatment options. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in the world. Most people are diagnosed before the age of 20, but around 30 percent… Read more »

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8 Medication Management Tips for Taking Multiple Medicines

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Medication can be life-changing or even life-saving. But being on multiple drugs at the same time isn’t without risk, making these medication management tips very important. Some formulas can cause dangerous interactions or harmful side effects, especially when combined. Others become more or less effective when taken the wrong way, combined with certain foods, or… Read more »

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