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Learn how to report medication side effects to the FDA using MedWatch. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers on submitting adverse event reports to improve drug safety.

Prescribers have deep concerns about substituting generic versions of narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drugs due to small changes in blood levels that can cause serious harm. Despite FDA assurances, real-world data shows substitution risks, communication gaps, and persistent brand use among doctors.

Learn how to recognize, treat, and prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you have diabetes. Understand symptoms, emergency treatments like glucagon, and proven prevention strategies backed by 2025 guidelines.

Therapeutic Equivalence Codes (TE Codes) tell pharmacists which generic drugs can safely replace brand-name medications. Learn how the FDA's Orange Book system saves billions while ensuring effectiveness.

Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling serious risks like death or severe injury. Learn what they mean, how they're decided, and what to do if your medication has one.

Digoxin generics can be dangerous if bioavailability varies between brands. Even FDA-approved switches may cause toxicity or treatment failure. Learn why consistent use and regular blood monitoring are critical for safety.

Paragraph IV certifications allow generic drug makers to legally challenge brand-name patents before launch. This Hatch-Waxman Act mechanism has saved over $1.7 trillion since 1984 by accelerating generic entry and rewarding the first challenger with 180 days of exclusivity.

The 180-day exclusivity for generic drugs was meant to reward patent challengers-but authorized generics let brand-name companies undercut them. Learn how this legal loophole affects drug prices, competition, and patient access.

SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by reducing serotonin in platelets, leading to impaired clotting. Paroxetine carries the highest risk, while sertraline is safer. Learn how to assess your risk and make safer choices with your antidepressant.

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but cost less because they skip marketing and branding costs. Learn how they work, why they’re cheaper, and how to get them to save money on prescriptions.