Author: Neil Hirsch
Why Insurers Prefer Generic Drugs: How Formularies Control Costs and Influence Your Prescriptions
Insurers prefer generic drugs because they cut costs by up to 95% while maintaining effectiveness. Learn how formularies work, why some drugs are blocked, and how to get the best price on your prescriptions.
Read More- November 7, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Darunavir in Resource-Limited Settings: Real Challenges and Practical Opportunities
Darunavir is a powerful HIV drug that works when others fail, especially in places with limited labs and supplies. Learn how it's saving lives in Africa and what’s holding it back-from cost to stigma to supply chains.
Read More- October 31, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Medication-Induced Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: What You Need to Know Before Taking Common Drugs
Medication-induced acute angle-closure glaucoma is a sudden, sight-threatening eye emergency triggered by common drugs like Benadryl, Sudafed, and eye dilation drops. Learn the signs, risks, and how to prevent permanent vision loss.
Read More- October 29, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Can Celecoxib Improve Your Quality of Life? Here’s What Really Matters
Celecoxib can reduce pain and inflammation from arthritis and other conditions, helping many people regain mobility and daily function. But it's not a cure-and it comes with risks. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what alternatives exist.
Read More- October 28, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Compare Plendil (Felodipine) with Alternatives for High Blood Pressure
Compare Plendil (felodipine) with common alternatives like amlodipine, losartan, and lisinopril for high blood pressure. Learn which works best, side effects, costs in South Africa, and when to switch.
Read More- October 27, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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TNF Inhibitors and Cancer Risk: What Patients Need to Know
Explore how TNF inhibitors affect cancer risk, what the latest studies show, and practical steps for safe use in autoimmune disease patients.
Read More- October 26, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Drug-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): Symptoms, Causes & Emergency Treatment
Learn how medication‑induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura presents, which drugs cause it, and the emergency steps for diagnosis and treatment.
Read More- October 25, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Effective Tips for Managing Ticlopidine‑Induced Headaches
Practical tips to ease ticlopidine‑induced headaches, covering self‑care, safe OTC options, medication switches, and when to seek medical help.
Read More- October 24, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Serophene vs Other Clomiphene Alternatives - Pros, Cons & Detailed Comparison
A thorough comparison of Serophene (clomiphene) with Letrozole, Tamoxifen, gonadotropins, and Metformin, covering mechanisms, success rates, side effects, costs, and how to choose the right option.
Read More- October 23, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Ethinylestradiol FAQs: Clear Answers to Common Misconceptions
Get clear answers on Ethinylestradiol, the estrogen in birth‑control pills. Learn how it works, side effects, dosage, and debunk common myths for confident health choices.
Read More- October 22, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Ursodeoxycholic Acid Side Effects & Risks: What You Need to Know
A clear, practical guide to the side effects and risks of ursodeoxycholic acid, covering common symptoms, serious warnings, who is most vulnerable, and how to monitor safely.
Read More- October 21, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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Aripiprazole for Neuropathy: Does It Relieve Nerve Pain?
Explore whether aripiprazole, an antipsychotic, can reduce neuropathy pain. Learn the science, current evidence, off‑label use, risks, and practical steps for patients.
Read More- October 20, 2025
- Neil Hirsch
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