Author: Percival Harrington
- By Percival Harrington
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- 12 Dec 2025
Levothyroxine Generics: When and Why to Monitor TSH After Switching Products
Switching between generic levothyroxine products can affect TSH levels in some patients. Learn who needs monitoring after a switch, why it matters, and how to protect your thyroid health.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 11 Dec 2025
Photosensitivity from Antibiotics: Doxycycline and TMP-SMX Sun Safety Guide
Doxycycline and TMP-SMX can cause severe sun sensitivity, leading to painful burns and long-term skin damage. Learn how to protect yourself with proven sun safety steps - from clothing to sunscreen - and why even indoor exposure matters.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 10 Dec 2025
Postpartum Anxiety: Recognizing Symptoms, Screening Tools, and Effective Care Paths
Postpartum anxiety affects 1 in 5 new mothers and is often missed because symptoms look like normal stress. Learn the key signs, how screening works, and evidence-based care pathways that actually help.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 9 Dec 2025
Labeling Effect: How 'Generic' on a Pill Bottle Changes How You Feel
Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name ones-but many people feel they don’t work as well. Why? The labeling effect. This article explains how the word 'generic' on a pill bottle can change how you feel, why it matters for your health, and what’s being done to fix it.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 6 Dec 2025
Cataracts: Understanding Age-Related Lens Clouding and Modern Surgical Treatment
Cataracts are a common age-related condition causing cloudy vision, but modern surgery can restore clear sight in minutes. Learn how the procedure works, what to expect during recovery, and how new lens technologies can reduce your dependence on glasses.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 4 Dec 2025
Patent Litigation: How Authorized Generics Undermine Generic Competition
Authorized generics let brand-name drug companies launch their own versions during a generic's exclusivity period, undermining competition and keeping prices higher than they should be. Here's how it works and why it matters.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 4 Dec 2025
Nitrofurantoin and Hemolytic Anemia: What You Need to Know About G6PD Deficiency Risk
Nitrofurantoin can cause life-threatening hemolytic anemia in people with G6PD deficiency. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives for treating UTIs.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 3 Dec 2025
Routine Monitoring to Catch Medication Side Effects Early: Tests and Timelines
Learn how routine monitoring with blood tests, symptom logs, and technology can catch medication side effects early-before they become serious. Discover the tests, timelines, and real-world strategies that save lives.
- By Percival Harrington
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- 2 Dec 2025
Medical Society Guidelines on Generic Drug Use: What Doctors Really Think
Medical societies have official positions on generic drug substitution - some support it, others oppose it for safety reasons. Learn why neurologists block swaps for epilepsy meds, how naming rules prevent errors, and what patients should know.
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- 2 Dec 2025
Acarbose and Miglitol: How to Manage Flatulence and GI Side Effects
Learn how to manage gas, bloating, and other GI side effects from acarbose and miglitol with practical dosing tips, dietary changes, and proven OTC solutions that help patients stay on treatment long-term.