MarleyDrug Medication and Supplements Guide - Page 2
Mandatory vs Permissive Substitution: How State Laws Control Generic Drug Switching
- Dec, 28 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 14 Comments
State laws determine whether pharmacists must or can switch your brand-name prescription to a cheaper generic. These rules vary widely, affecting your costs, safety, and access to medication.
SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Benefits
- Dec, 27 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 11 Comments
Learn the real risks and benefits of taking SSRIs during pregnancy. Discover why staying on antidepressants may be safer than stopping them, which SSRIs are safest, and what experts recommend for pregnant women with depression.
How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Made Medications Harder to Get
- Dec, 26 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 9 Comments
COVID-19 caused widespread drug shortages and worsened the overdose crisis. Learn how supply chain failures, fentanyl-laced drugs, and unequal access to treatment shaped the pandemic's hidden health impact.
Statins and Diabetes: How Cholesterol Medication Can Raise Blood Sugar
- Dec, 25 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 15 Comments
Statins can slightly raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk in some people, especially those with prediabetes or obesity. But for most, the heart protection they offer far outweighs this small risk.
How to Build a Daily Medication Routine You Can Actually Stick To
- Dec, 24 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 11 Comments
Learn how to build a daily medication routine that actually works-with simple, proven strategies like pairing pills with daily habits, using pill organizers, and setting smart reminders to stay on track.
Narcolepsy: Understanding Daytime Sleepiness and Stimulant Treatment Options
- Dec, 23 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 10 Comments
Narcolepsy causes uncontrollable daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. Stimulants like modafinil and armodafinil are first-line treatments to improve alertness. Learn how they work, their side effects, and what newer options are emerging.
How to Separate Household Chemicals from Medication Storage for Safety
- Dec, 21 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 13 Comments
Keep medicines and household chemicals separate to prevent poisoning and maintain effectiveness. Learn how to create safe storage zones for meds and cleaners in your home.
How Pharmacists Prevent Prescription Medication Errors Every Day
- Dec, 19 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 15 Comments
Pharmacists are the last line of defense against prescription errors, catching thousands of dangerous mistakes every year. Learn how they use skill, technology, and teamwork to keep patients safe.
Insurance Prior Authorization for Generic Alternatives: How Pharmacists Navigate Coverage Policies
- Dec, 18 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 13 Comments
Insurance prior authorization for generic alternatives creates delays and frustration for patients and pharmacists. Learn how the process works, why denials happen, and what strategies actually get approvals faster.
NSAIDs and Heart Failure: How Common Painkillers Increase Fluid Retention and Hospitalization Risk
- Dec, 17 2025
- Daniel Remedios
- 15 Comments
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause dangerous fluid retention in heart failure patients, increasing hospitalization risk even with short-term use. Learn why no NSAID is safe and what to take instead.