Aclepsa MedGuide - Page 5
Weekend Weight Gain: How to Stop Calorie Creep and Prevent Regain
- Laura Ledas
- Dec, 4 2025
Weekend weight gain is a common but hidden problem that sabotages long-term weight loss. Learn how calorie creep, lack of movement, and untracked eating add up-plus proven, science-backed ways to stop it without feeling deprived.
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Birth Control Pills: Effectiveness, Side Effects, and Interactions
- Laura Ledas
- Dec, 4 2025
Birth control pills are widely used but their effectiveness depends on perfect daily use. Learn how well they work, common side effects, dangerous drug interactions, and who should avoid them.
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Dry Eye Treatments: Cyclosporine, Lifitegrast, and Plugs Explained
- Laura Ledas
- Dec, 2 2025
Learn how cyclosporine, lifitegrast, and punctal plugs treat dry eye differently-speed, effectiveness, side effects, and real-world results. Find out which option works best for your symptoms.
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Dose-Related vs Non-Dose-Related Side Effects: What You Need to Know in Pharmacology
- Laura Ledas
- Dec, 1 2025
Learn the critical difference between dose-related and non-dose-related side effects in pharmacology. Understand why some reactions are predictable and others aren't - and what it means for your safety on medication.
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Common Manufacturing Defects in Generic Drugs and How They Affect Patient Safety
- Laura Ledas
- Dec, 1 2025
Generic drugs save money but carry hidden risks. Common manufacturing defects like capping, weight variation, and contamination can compromise safety. Learn what goes wrong, why it happens, and how to protect yourself.
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MedWatch: How to Report Medication Side Effects and Safety Issues
- Laura Ledas
- Dec, 1 2025
Learn how to report medication side effects and safety issues through MedWatch, the FDA's official system for tracking adverse events. Find out who can report, what to include, and why your report matters.
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Tetracycline Photosensitivity: How to Prevent Sun Damage While Taking Tetracycline Antibiotics
- Laura Ledas
- Nov, 29 2025
Tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline can cause severe sun sensitivity, leading to burns, nail damage, and long-term skin discoloration. Learn how to prevent it with sunscreen, clothing, and safer antibiotic choices.
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Statins and Muscle Disorders: How Statins Cause Myopathy and What You Can Do
- Laura Ledas
- Nov, 28 2025
Statins can cause muscle pain in up to 30% of users due to calcium leaks and CoQ10 depletion. Learn the science behind statin myopathy and proven ways to manage it without quitting your medication.
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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Yeast Infections: What You Need to Know About Urinary Complications
- Laura Ledas
- Nov, 26 2025
SGLT2 inhibitors help lower blood sugar and protect the heart, but they increase the risk of yeast infections and serious urinary tract complications. Learn who’s most at risk and how to stay safe.
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Inactive Ingredient Interactions in Generic Medication Combinations
- Laura Ledas
- Nov, 25 2025
Generic medications save money but may contain different inactive ingredients that can interact when taken together. Learn how fillers, dyes, and preservatives in multiple generics can cause unexpected side effects - and what you can do to stay safe.
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Privacy and Security at Online Pharmacies: How to Protect Your Data in 2025
- Laura Ledas
- Nov, 24 2025
Learn how to protect your health data when using online pharmacies in 2025. Discover the .pharmacy domain, VIPPS certification, and red flags that mean a site is unsafe. Stay secure and avoid data breaches.
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Antiretroviral Generics in Africa: How Local Production Is Transforming HIV Treatment Access
- Laura Ledas
- Nov, 23 2025
African-made antiretroviral generics are transforming HIV treatment access, reducing reliance on imports and cutting costs. With WHO-prequalified drugs like TLD now being produced locally, millions are gaining faster, more reliable access to life-saving treatment.
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