AIPCTShop: Pharmaceuticals, Medication & Supplements Guide - Page 3
11.12.2025
How to Protect Controlled Medications from Theft When Traveling
Learn how to safely travel with controlled medications like opioids and benzodiazepines without risking theft, confiscation, or legal trouble. Essential tips for TSA rules, international travel, hotel safety, and what to do if your meds are stolen.
9.12.2025
Hypothyroidism and Statins: How Untreated Thyroid Disease Increases Myopathy Risk
Untreated hypothyroidism can triple or quadruple the risk of muscle damage from statins. Learn how to safely manage both conditions to avoid serious side effects like rhabdomyolysis.
8.12.2025
OTC Athlete’s Foot Treatments: How to Use Antifungals Safely and Effectively
Learn how to safely and effectively treat athlete’s foot with OTC antifungals. Discover which creams, sprays, and powders work best, how to apply them, and how to prevent it from coming back.
7.12.2025
MedWatch Reporting for Generics: How Safety Data Is Collected and Why It Matters
MedWatch is the FDA's system for collecting safety reports on generic drugs. Learn how patients and providers report side effects, why generic-specific data is hard to track, and how your report can help improve drug safety.
6.12.2025
CYP450 Interactions: How Grapefruit Affects Warfarin and SSRIs
Grapefruit can dangerously raise levels of warfarin and certain SSRIs by blocking liver enzymes that break down drugs. Learn which medications are at risk, why timing doesn't help, and what to do instead.
4.12.2025
Food Environment: How to Set Up Your Home Kitchen to Support Weight Loss Goals
Your kitchen shapes your eating habits more than your willpower. Learn how to rearrange your home food environment to make healthy choices automatic, reduce snacking, and support lasting weight loss without strict diets.
3.12.2025
Phantom Limb Pain: How Mirror Therapy and Medications Actually Work
Phantom limb pain affects 60-85% of amputees and isn't psychological - it's neurological. Learn how mirror therapy and medications like gabapentin and amitriptyline work, what actually helps, and what doesn't.
2.12.2025
Future Role of Authorized Generics: Market Outlook
Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold under generic labels. As patent cliffs hit in 2025-2030, their role is shifting from market control to competitive pricing-driven by FDA policy, domestic manufacturing, and patient demand.
2.12.2025
How to Avoid Panic and Make Informed Decisions After Drug Safety Alerts
Learn how to stay calm and make smart choices when you receive a drug safety alert. Use science-backed techniques to stop panic, verify facts, and act with clarity-before fear takes over.
1.12.2025
How to Communicate Past Drug Reactions Before Surgery: A Clear Guide for Patients
Learn how to clearly communicate past drug reactions before surgery to prevent life-threatening complications. Get step-by-step guidance on documenting allergies, talking to your medical team, and ensuring your safety during anesthesia.