Daily Health Pharmacy

Archive: 2025/12

Roger Donoghue 31 December 2025 10
Epilepsy Surgery: Who Qualifies, What Are the Risks, and What Can You Expect?

Epilepsy Surgery: Who Qualifies, What Are the Risks, and What Can You Expect?

Epilepsy surgery can offer seizure freedom for those with drug-resistant epilepsy. Learn who qualifies, the real risks, success rates, and why so few people get evaluated-even when it could change their life.

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Roger Donoghue 30 December 2025 15
Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: How to Manage Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks When You're Ill

Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: How to Manage Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks When You're Ill

Learn how to manage diabetes safely when sick with clear rules for insulin dosing, hydration, and ketone testing to prevent dangerous complications like diabetic ketoacidosis. Essential for Type 1 and insulin-using Type 2 patients.

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Roger Donoghue 29 December 2025 13
How to Report Adverse Drug Reactions to FDA MedWatch

How to Report Adverse Drug Reactions to FDA MedWatch

Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to the FDA's MedWatch system. Understand what counts as serious, how to file a report, and why your input matters-even if you never hear back.

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Roger Donoghue 28 December 2025 8
Huntington’s Disease: Understanding Genetics, Chorea, and Real-Life Care Planning

Huntington’s Disease: Understanding Genetics, Chorea, and Real-Life Care Planning

Huntington’s disease is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder causing chorea, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms. Early care planning, not just medication, is key to managing progression and preserving quality of life.

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Roger Donoghue 27 December 2025 11
How Medicines Work and When They're Safe to Use

How Medicines Work and When They're Safe to Use

Learn how medicines work at a molecular level and what makes them safe-or dangerous-to use. Understand mechanisms of action, drug interactions, and how knowledge prevents harmful side effects.

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Roger Donoghue 26 December 2025 14
Analgesic Nephropathy: How NSAIDs Damage Kidneys and What to Use Instead

Analgesic Nephropathy: How NSAIDs Damage Kidneys and What to Use Instead

Analgesic nephropathy is kidney damage from long-term NSAID or acetaminophen use. Learn how it develops, who’s at risk, and safer alternatives to protect your kidneys without sacrificing pain relief.

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Roger Donoghue 25 December 2025 7
Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs

Antitrust Issues in Generic Substitution: How Big Pharma Blocks Cheaper Drugs

Big Pharma uses legal loopholes like product hopping and REMS abuse to block generic substitution, keeping drug prices high. Courts and the FTC are fighting back, but patients still pay the price.

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Roger Donoghue 24 December 2025 9
Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide

Switching Pharmacies: What Information You Need to Provide

Switching pharmacies requires specific information, especially for controlled substances. Learn what details you need to provide, how transfers work under DEA rules, and how to avoid delays or denials when moving your prescriptions.

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Roger Donoghue 23 December 2025 8
Fluoxetine Activation: How to Manage Anxiety, Insomnia, and Timing for Better Results

Fluoxetine Activation: How to Manage Anxiety, Insomnia, and Timing for Better Results

Fluoxetine (Prozac) can cause anxiety and insomnia when first taken, but timing it for the morning and starting with a low dose can reduce side effects. Learn how to manage activation and when to switch medications.

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Roger Donoghue 22 December 2025 15
Acne: Types, Causes, and Topical vs. Oral Treatments

Acne: Types, Causes, and Topical vs. Oral Treatments

Acne affects 50 million Americans yearly and comes in many forms - from blackheads to cysts. Learn how to identify your type, what causes it, and which treatments - topical or oral - actually work based on science and real patient results.

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