Pharmica.co.uk: Medication and Disease Information Portal - Page 2

15 Dec

Frequent Urination and Urgency from Medications: Common Bladder Side Effects

Frequent urination and urinary urgency are common but often overlooked side effects of medications like diuretics, antidepressants, and blood pressure drugs. Learn which drugs cause bladder problems and how to manage them without stopping essential treatments.

15 Dec

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Measuring the Value of Generic Drugs

Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals how generic drugs save billions - but not all generics are cheap. Learn why some cost 20x more than alternatives and how to spot real savings.

15 Dec

Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults: How Common Medications Affect Memory and Thinking

Many common medications for allergies, bladder issues, and depression in older adults carry hidden risks to memory and thinking. Learn how anticholinergic burden increases dementia risk and what safer alternatives exist.

12 Dec

Fertility and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About Medication Risks and Planning

Immunosuppressants can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Learn which drugs are safe, which to avoid, and how to plan ahead for a healthy pregnancy while managing autoimmune disease or transplant recovery.

11 Dec

Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Your Health

Switching to generic maintenance medications can save hundreds per month-but not everyone adjusts easily. Learn when generics work, when to be cautious, and how to manage the transition safely for chronic conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease, and high blood pressure.

10 Dec

Generic Prescribing Incentives: How States Push Doctors and Pharmacies to Choose Cheaper Drugs

States use copay differentials, pharmacist substitution rules, and preferred drug lists to push doctors and patients toward cheaper generic medications. These policies save billions but face challenges from rebate systems and supply shortages.

9 Dec

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: What You Need to Know About the Hidden Risk

SGLT2 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes but carry a hidden risk of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis-a dangerous condition that can occur even with normal blood sugar. Learn the signs, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe.

8 Dec

How to Create a Medication Plan Before Conception for Safety

A medication plan before conception helps prevent birth defects by safely adjusting drugs that could harm a developing embryo. Learn which meds to stop, when to start folic acid, and how to coordinate care with specialists.

7 Dec

Graves’ Disease: Understanding Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and the Role of PTU Treatment

Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, driven by autoimmune antibodies. PTU is a key treatment, especially in early pregnancy, but carries liver risks. Learn how it works, who needs it, and what alternatives exist.

6 Dec

Glomerulonephritis: How Your Immune System Attacks Kidney Filters

Glomerulonephritis is an immune system attack on the kidney's filtering units, leading to inflammation, protein loss, and potential kidney failure. Learn the types, symptoms, diagnosis, and new treatments changing patient outcomes.