Starting a new antidepressant can be scary. Depression often shows up differently in different people, so it may take some time to find the right medication for you. And once you start taking it, it might cause unwanted side effects. But, a new antidepressant doesn’t have to be scary. Here are five things to remember…
Switching From Brand to Generic Drugs Could Save $925 Million a Year, According to New Study
How do you save on prescriptions? It might be in the way you pay for a prescription, like using a discount instead of insurance when it’s cheaper than your copay. Or it might be in the choice of your medication, like choosing a generic over a brand-name drug. Generics often give patients a way to…
For Susan the Paramedic, GoodRx is More than Just a Money-Saving Tool
We always appreciate it when doctors and pharmacists recommend GoodRx to their patients, but it was pretty awesome to learn that paramedics use it on the job, too. Here’s how one paramedic, Susan, serves her community of Coral Springs and Parkland, Florida, with the help of GoodRx. Susan has been with the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire…
Surviving 3 of the Most Common Postpartum Issues – Sore Nipples, Hemorrhoids, and Tears
Life with a newborn can be an adjustment. As a new mother, I constantly find myself forgoing my needs for my baby’s. But after giving birth, it’s important to listen to your body and take care of the common issues you may experience during the postpartum period. Here are some tips for treating sore nipples,…
Byetta vs Bydureon: What’s the Difference?
Byetta and Bydureon are both used for type 2 diabetes, but with similar names and active ingredients, it’s hard to know which one is better. Here are the advantages and disadvantages, for both. What are Byetta and Bydureon for? Byetta and Bydureon are injectable medications used to treat type 2 diabetes. Even though they are injectibles, they are…
Shingrix Shortage May Last Until 2019. Here’s How to Get it Now
If you’re having trouble getting the new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, you’re not alone. Since it was approved in October 2017, Shingrix has been in short supply and some say this shortage could last well until 2019. According to the manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, the demand for Shingrix has been “unprecedented,” and has resulted in a country-wide shortage….
How To Save on Insulin — With or Without Insurance Coverage
Cutting down or rationing insulin has dire consequences for all type 1 as well as type 2 diabetics dependent on insulin. Working in a busy practice alongside an endocrinologist with predominantly type 1 diabetic patients, I’ve seen the team behind our doctors working hard to keep insulin affordable for patients. Here is what I’ve learned…
FDA is Currently Reviewing the First Oral Medication for Type 1 Diabetes
After decades of little innovation in treatments for type 1 diabetes, the FDA is on track to approve Zynquista, the first oral antidiabetic drug in the US for adults with type 1 diabetes, by March 2019. Current type 1 diabetes medications At present, those with type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes,…
Are You Waiting for a Chantix Generic? Here’s How To Save on the Popular Smoking Cessation Drug
Emerging in 2006, Chantix quickly became known as one of the best ways to quit smoking. But, as a brand-only drug, Chantix is pricey—a month’s supply can cost $500. Luckily, there are ways to save. What is Chantix? Chantix is a popular, but expensive, prescription drug used for smoking cessation. Research shows that the medication…
Why Are My Prescription Eye Drops So Expensive? – Here’s How To Save
Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed eye surgery in the United States. After the procedure, your doctor will prescribe several eye drops for you with the goal of minimizing inflammation and improving pain. Well, those drops may come at a hefty price. Here are tips on how to save. 1) Antibiotic eye drops Besivance,…