Author: Garrick Althorpe

Pharmacy

How to Identify a Legitimate Generic Drug at the Pharmacy

Learn how to spot a legitimate generic drug at the pharmacy by checking pill markings, packaging, and pharmacy sources. Avoid counterfeits and ensure your medication is safe and effective.

Health

Placebo Effect with Generics: Why Your Mind Makes Generic Drugs Feel Less Effective

Why do generic drugs sometimes feel less effective-even when they're chemically identical to brand-name versions? The answer lies in psychology, not pharmacology. Learn how perception shapes healing and what you can do about it.

Pharmacy

How to Store Liquid Antibiotics and Reconstituted Suspensions Correctly

Learn how to store liquid antibiotics correctly to keep them effective. Find out which ones need refrigeration, how long they last after mixing, and what happens if you store them wrong.

Pharmacy

Adverse Event Reporting: What Pharmacists Must Do for Generic Medication Safety

Pharmacists play a critical role in identifying and reporting adverse events from generic medications. Learn why reporting matters, how to do it, and how your actions help prevent harm to thousands of patients.

Health

Conductive Hearing Loss: Understanding Middle Ear Problems and Surgical Solutions

Conductive hearing loss stems from middle ear issues like fluid, perforations, or bone fusion. Learn how surgery like tympanoplasty and stapedectomy can restore hearing, what to expect during recovery, and when intervention is necessary.

Medications

How to Store Medications to Prevent Early Expiration

Learn how to store medications properly to prevent early expiration, avoid wasted money, and ensure your pills stay effective. Avoid common mistakes like bathroom storage and learn expert tips for insulin, eye drops, and more.

Medications

Brinzolamide and Dry Eye Syndrome: What You Need to Know

Brinzolamide is not a treatment for dry eye syndrome. It lowers eye pressure for glaucoma but doesn't help tear production. Learn what actually works for dry eyes and why mixing up these conditions can harm your vision.

Pharmacy

How Cycloserine Helps Treat Whipple’s Disease

Explore how cycloserine works, when to use it, dosing tips, side effects, and evidence for treating Whipple's disease with this antibiotic.

Health

How Stress Worsens a Blocked Nose and Watery Eyes

Learn how stress triggers nasal congestion and watery eyes, the hormones involved, and practical steps to ease symptoms while knowing when to seek medical help.

Medications

Lamictal vs. Alternatives: 2025 Mood-Stabilizer Comparison Guide

A 2025 guide comparing Lamictal (lamotrigine) with top alternatives, covering effectiveness, side effects, costs, and when to switch for bipolar or seizure treatment.