Which Allergy Nasal Sprays are Safe to Use During Pregnancy?

Nasal allergy sprays treat stuffy noses and itchy eyes related to allergies. If you’re pregnant though, you may wonder if they’re safe to use. Recent studies have shown us that nasal steroid sprays are safe to use during pregnancy for mild to moderate allergy symptoms. However, not all nasal sprays are safe during pregnancy. Here’s what you need…

Prescription Quantity Limits: What to Do When Insurance Plans Limit Your Coverage

As with other forms of coverage restrictions, insurance plans use quantity limits to ensure patient safety and control healthcare costs. Quantity limits define how much of a drug you can fill during a specific time period, but they can be a hassle. Here’s how to navigate your plan’s policies, so you can still get the…

Generic Restasis Coming Soon. Here’s How to Save Now.

Dry eyes can be a debilitating chronic condition, especially in older adults, but as we see with the brand-name drug, Restasis, treatments can be expensive. A monthly supply of Restasis can cost well over $600. What’s more, almost 50% of all commercial insurance plans require patients to get a prior authorization and/or go through step…

Too Good to be True? How an Army Vet Saved 90% on His Medications

One of the things we get a lot from our users is that they’re pretty skeptical when they first hear about GoodRx. In addition to gathering and listing prescription drug prices from US pharmacies so people can easily compare costs, GoodRx also publishes coupon prices that can be substantially lower than co-pays and retail prices….

The 3 Most Common Causes of Drug Allergies — and How Treat Them

Has your doctor ever asked if you’re allergic to any drugs? Luckily for most people, medicine allergies are not that common. But for the few who do have them, allergic reactions can be extremely dangerous. Here’s what you need to know about drug allergies before you start a new medication. What are drug allergies? When…

Is Your Medication Causing Hair Loss? These 11 Drugs Are Common Culprits

While it’s normal to lose a bit of hair every day, if you are experiencing excessive hair loss or balding, the medications you are taking could be to blame. Here are 11 drugs that have been known to cause excessive hair loss: 1) Cholesterol-lowering medications — atorvastatin and simvastatin Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and simvastatin (Zocor) belong to…

8 Medications that Can Cause Weight Gain as a Side Effect

An unexpected increase in weight can be concerning for anyone. But it’s an unfortunate side effect of many common medications. Insulin, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and even migraine medications can all cause weight gain, and some may even worsen the health conditions they’re trying to treat. Sudden weight gain is never a reason to stop…